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Septic tank and treatment plant firms in Granada

We list seven septic tank firms in Granada province, clustered around Huélago (2), Dúrcal and Baza. The best-rated, on reviews that add up to something, are Desatascos Sierra Nevada and Desatranques Costa Tropical.

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7 septic tank firms in Granada

How this list works Free listings, ordered by google rating, weighted by how many reviews it rests on

Order. Firms are sorted by Google rating, weighted by how many reviews it rests on, so a 4.8 from 200 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3. Firms with no reviews come last.

Where the details come from. Names, ratings, review counts and phone numbers come from each firm’s Google Business Profile. Labels such as “English website”, the brands and the manufacturer listings come from the firm’s own website or the manufacturer’s official installer list. We don’t write reviews.

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Guide

Choosing a septic tank firm in Granada

You’ll find firms in Huélago, Dúrcal, Baza and Loja, among other towns. Within 20 km of Granada is Desatascos Ruiz Granada. For work that needs return visits, a firm within an hour’s drive is usually worth a slightly higher quote.

Desatascos Sierra Nevada and Desatranques Costa Tropical lead on Google among firms with at least 20 reviews. The average rating across the list is 4.4 (firms with at least five reviews). A handful of five-star reviews is a start, but ask for a job you can go and see.

A septic tank and a treatment plant are different things with different upkeep. Ask which suits your plot and soil, what the price includes from digging to commissioning, and how often it will need emptying.

Questions to ask before you sign

  • Septic tank or treatment plant: which suits my plot, and why?
  • Has the soil been tested?
  • What does the price include, from digging to commissioning?
  • How often will it need emptying, and do you do that?
FAQ

Septic tank firms in Granada: questions

Which septic tank firms are closest to Granada?

Desatascos Ruiz Granada and FONTADUR · Desatascos en Durcal are the nearest to Granada city, Huétor Vega 3 km, Dúrcal 22 km.

Which septic tank firms in Granada have the best reviews?

Desatascos Sierra Nevada and Desatranques Costa Tropical have the highest Google ratings among firms with at least 20 reviews (Desatascos Sierra Nevada 5.0 from 473, Desatranques Costa Tropical 4.2 from 27).

Are there English-speaking septic tank firms in Granada?

We haven’t found a firm in this list with an English website. Many still deal with foreign customers, so it’s worth asking, or bring a Spanish speaker to the first visit.

Who empties septic tanks in this area?

6 firms, including Desatascos Sierra Nevada, FONTADUR · Desatascos en Durcal and Desatascos Baza offer emptying or drain cleaning according to their Google listing. Emptying typically costs around €275 a time (Cronoshare).

How much does a septic tank cost?

The tank alone costs about €900–€5,000, fitting starts from about €1,500 and licences add €500–€2,000 (Habitissimo). Treatment plants cost roughly €2,000–€4,000.

How is this list ordered?

By Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews behind it, so a 4.8 from 200 reviews comes above a 5.0 from 3. Firms with no reviews come last. Being featured doesn’t change the order.

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Listings are free. Send us the correction with your website and we’ll check it against your site and Google Business Profile.

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