Licensed Septic Contractors in Rhode Island

Rhode Island lists 507 licensed septic contractors. They are based in 5 counties and 77 cities. 1 license class appears, covering installation / repair.

Checked against Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management (RIDEM). Roster copy last refreshed 2026-10-03.

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Septic (onsite wastewater) contractors handle everything from routine septic tank pumping and cleaning to repairs, inspections, and new system installation. States license each role separately (a pumper is not necessarily licensed to install, and vice versa), so match the license class to the job.

Browse Rhode Island by county

Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 5 counties have listings based there.

Cities with the most listings based there

Septic Installers by city in Rhode Island

Septic System Installation cost guide

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Hiring a septic contractor in Rhode Island

Before you sign anything: confirm the license on this page is still active with the agency that issued it, ask for proof of insurance, and get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.

How do I check a septic contractor's license in Rhode Island?

Use the license search to find the listing by name, business name, or license number, then confirm it with the agency that issued the license. Every listing links to the roster it came from.

What does septic pumping, cleaning, repair, inspection, or installation work cost in Rhode Island?

Our cost guides give national ranges for septic tank pumping and cleaning, septic repairs, inspections, and new system installation. Site conditions, access, and local demand set the real number, so get at least three written quotes from licensed septic contractors in Rhode Island.

Is a permit required?

Usually, for a new system or well and for most repairs, and the rules are set by the state or the county. Our Rhode Island permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.

Licensed in Rhode Island, based in another state

3 septic contractors hold a Rhode Island license but the address on the license record is in another state, so they aren't under a Rhode Island county.

Listings without a county

6 listings have no county we could place: the license record gives none, and its ZIP code or town doesn't settle one. Search by ZIP, or browse by the town on the record:

Permits and Rhode Island agency resources

Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Rhode Island? ›

• Rhode Island DEM - OWTS Program

Where this Rhode Island data comes from

• Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management (RIDEM) · source page