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52 septic tank and related services operated in South Carolina in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 52CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 0.9U.S. 1.2
- State rank
- 31st of 50by count
Septic tank and related services in South Carolina by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 52 septic tank and related services in South Carolina in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 562991). That is the 31st highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Septic tank and related services make up 0.04% of the 122,958 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) South Carolina has 0.9 septic tank and related services, 20.4% below the national rate of 1.2.
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 52 | 4,054 |
| Mid-March employees | 316 (high noise) | 32,666 |
| Annual payroll | $17,736,000 (moderate noise) | $2,003,667,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 8.1 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $61,338 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.2 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
South Carolina's largest markets for septic tank and related services
Census published septic service company counts for 7 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of South Carolina. The largest is Charlotte, NC-SC, with 21 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 60% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | 21 | 215 | 0.7 |
| Greenville, SC | 12 | 35 | 1.2 |
| Spartanburg, SC | 6 | — | 1.5 |
| Columbia, SC | 5 | 42 | 0.6 |
| Charleston, SC | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 3 | — | 0.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at septic tank and related services in South Carolina
63.5% of South Carolina's septic tank and related services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 80.8% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 33 | 63.5% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 9 | 17.3% | 21.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for septic tank and related services in South Carolina
Septic problems are messy and urgent, and homeowners call until someone answers. Routine pumping and inspections also generate steady scheduling calls. That holds for septic tank and related services in South Carolina as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for septic tank and related services in South Carolina:
- A homeowner calls about a backup.
- A buyer's agent calls for an inspection before closing.
- A customer calls to schedule routine pumping.
What septic tank and related services text about
Companies text service reminders and arrival times.
Texting from a local number in South Carolina requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a septic service company in South Carolina
The comparison uses an 8-person team, the rounded U.S. average for septic tank and related services. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 8 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $240.00 a month and 8 on Ooma Office Pro cost $199.60. Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a septic service company in South Carolina of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in South Carolina
South Carolina has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a septic service company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 839 |
| 864 | 784 | Eastern | 1995 | 821 |
| 843 | 783 | Eastern | 1998 | 854 |
| 839 | 190 | Eastern | 2020 | 803 |
| 854 | 182 | Eastern | 2015 | 843 |
| 821 | 42 | Eastern | 2024 | 864 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for septic tank and related services in South Carolina
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in South Carolina is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many septic tank and related services are in South Carolina?
52 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which South Carolina metro area has the most septic tank and related services?
Charlotte, NC-SC, with 21 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person septic service company?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a South Carolina number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.