Septic

Winilyme · 07-07-2026, 08:43 PM

We're in Meredith and are having some operational issues with our pump chamber/float/alarm. We also want to install a riser over this chamber.

I'm familiar with two common service companies in the region - Rowell's and Lamprey - and am asking if forum members are partial to either one (or neither one). Also interested in what other company's you'd recommend and why.

We have a price from one provider, which feels high, so may be seeking additional quotes. Thanks.

TheTimeTraveler · 07-07-2026, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Winilyme

We're in Meredith and are having some operational issues with our pump chamber/float/alarm. We also want to install a riser over this chamber.

I'm familiar with two common service companies in the region - Rowell's and Lamprey - and am asking if forum members are partial to either one (or neither one). Also interested in what other company's you'd recommend and why.

We have a price from one provider, which feels high, so may be seeking additional quotes. Thanks.

Suggest you call the Meredith Town Hall tomorrow and speak with either the Health Department or the Building Inspector.

Either one of those individuals should be able to provide you with a wealth of useful information.

codeman671 · 07-23-2026, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

Suggest you call the Meredith Town Hall tomorrow and speak with either the Health Department or the Building Inspector.

Either one of those individuals should be able to provide you with a wealth of useful information.

Why?

This is a simple repair and does not require permitting.

TheTimeTraveler · 07-23-2026, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Why?

This is a simple repair and does not require permitting.

I believe they can give good recommendations as to whom the original poster should contact in order to receive estimates for repairs.....

bobkatfly · 07-08-2026, 06:54 AM

DJ's septic in Wolfeboro.

(603) 569-5286

SAMIAM · 07-08-2026, 07:00 AM

We’ve used Lamprey at our home and business…they respond fast,expert staff and very fair price….yoiu can’t go wrong

TiltonBB · 07-08-2026, 07:01 AM

Last year I used Lamprey to replace a failed pump in the tank that pumps to town sewer at my house in Gilford.

They had to pump the tank first to get to the sewer pump. They were at my house within an hour and did great work at a reasonable price The woman at their office was very helpful and contacted me several times during the process to update me on their plans and progress and the availability of a replacement pump.

My first call was to Rowells and they wanted to charge me an emergency service fee to come in the next 24 hours.

In the future my first call will be to Lamprey.

TomC · 07-08-2026, 07:09 AM

I have always used Lamprey over the years at 3 different properties in the area. And yes, the person on the phone is always pleasant and helpful. I don't hear too many good things about Rowell's but have had no need to contact them for anything.

VitaBene · 07-08-2026, 08:53 AM

Lamprey- Scott and team are very responsive and knowledgeable!

bigdog · 07-08-2026, 10:47 AM

I'll second DJ's

DesertDweller · 07-08-2026, 11:31 AM

Lamprey has always been good to us.

camp guy · 07-08-2026, 03:04 PM

I don't know about septic service in the Meredith area, but I will venture to say that people (including me), who are on a private septic system, need to develop a relationship with a septic service company that is reliable and capable and then keep that relationship because you never know when you will need them for an emergency service call.

FlyingScot · 07-08-2026, 03:13 PM

Lamprey excellent, and they do not upsell. The last time I called them, they told me I was way off about how often I needed pumping for a seasonal place with my family/septic size, and that I should call back in a couple of years

Biggd · 07-08-2026, 03:57 PM

I'm in Meredith, I've been using Able Septic Service and are very happy with them!

ITD · 07-09-2026, 06:16 PM

Third on DJs, best around...

Winilyme · 07-22-2026, 05:19 PM

Very happy with the service received by DJ's Septic Pumping Services, Inc. They installed a riser and performed maintenance/replacement work on components of our alarm switch. Also important was the excellent communication from Sarah and Heidi in their office. They'll be our provider from here on out.

Thanks everyone for your recommendations and, especially, bobkatfly. bigdog and ITD for specifically calling out DJ's.

Note that I also called Lamprey's, left a message, received no call back. That's okay though since DJ's was off-the-bat responsive.

camp guy · 07-22-2026, 06:06 PM

For many, many years DJ's has been the septic service for my family, and during that time they have always been pleasant and prompt. Good choice.

07-07-2026, 08:43 PM	#1
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 620 Thanks: 177 Thanked 338 Times in 184 Posts	Septic We're in Meredith and are having some operational issues with our pump chamber/float/alarm. We also want to install a riser over this chamber. I'm familiar with two common service companies in the region - Rowell's and Lamprey - and am asking if forum members are partial to either one (or neither one). Also interested in what other company's you'd recommend and why. We have a price from one provider, which feels high, so may be seeking additional quotes. Thanks.

07-08-2026, 06:54 AM	#5
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 439 Thanks: 66 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	DJ's septic in Wolfeboro. (603) 569-5286 __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

07-08-2026, 07:09 AM	#8
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 859 Thanks: 48 Thanked 197 Times in 124 Posts	Lamprey I have always used Lamprey over the years at 3 different properties in the area. And yes, the person on the phone is always pleasant and helpful. I don't hear too many good things about Rowell's but have had no need to contact them for anything.

07-08-2026, 03:04 PM	#12
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 327 Thanked 567 Times in 315 Posts	Septic I don't know about septic service in the Meredith area, but I will venture to say that people (including me), who are on a private septic system, need to develop a relationship with a septic service company that is reliable and capable and then keep that relationship because you never know when you will need them for an emergency service call.

07-22-2026, 06:06 PM	#17
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 327 Thanked 567 Times in 315 Posts	Septic For many, many years DJ's has been the septic service for my family, and during that time they have always been pleasant and prompt. Good choice.

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07-08-2026, 07:00 AM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,961 Thanks: 352 Thanked 1,732 Times in 614 Posts	We’ve used Lamprey at our home and business…they respond fast,expert staff and very fair price….yoiu can’t go wrong

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07-08-2026, 07:01 AM	#7
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,234 Thanks: 779 Thanked 2,310 Times in 1,004 Posts	Last year I used Lamprey to replace a failed pump in the tank that pumps to town sewer at my house in Gilford. They had to pump the tank first to get to the sewer pump. They were at my house within an hour and did great work at a reasonable price The woman at their office was very helpful and contacted me several times during the process to update me on their plans and progress and the availability of a replacement pump. My first call was to Rowells and they wanted to charge me an emergency service fee to come in the next 24 hours. In the future my first call will be to Lamprey.

07-08-2026, 08:53 AM	#9
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,648 Thanks: 1,747 Thanked 1,665 Times in 862 Posts	Lamprey- Scott and team are very responsive and knowledgeable!

07-08-2026, 10:47 AM	#10
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,468 Thanks: 373 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	I'll second DJ's

07-08-2026, 11:31 AM	#11
DesertDweller Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV and Moultonborough, NH Posts: 418 Thanks: 31 Thanked 99 Times in 83 Posts	Lamprey has always been good to us.

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07-08-2026, 03:13 PM	#13
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,620 Thanks: 1,458 Thanked 1,088 Times in 679 Posts	Lamprey excellent, and they do not upsell. The last time I called them, they told me I was way off about how often I needed pumping for a seasonal place with my family/septic size, and that I should call back in a couple of years

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07-08-2026, 03:57 PM	#14
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,537 Thanks: 2,506 Thanked 1,296 Times in 833 Posts	I'm in Meredith, I've been using Able Septic Service and are very happy with them!

07-09-2026, 06:16 PM	#15
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 490 Thanked 704 Times in 394 Posts	Third on DJs, best around...

07-22-2026, 05:19 PM	#16
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 620 Thanks: 177 Thanked 338 Times in 184 Posts	Very happy with the service received by DJ's Septic Pumping Services, Inc. They installed a riser and performed maintenance/replacement work on components of our alarm switch. Also important was the excellent communication from Sarah and Heidi in their office. They'll be our provider from here on out. Thanks everyone for your recommendations and, especially, bobkatfly. bigdog and ITD for specifically calling out DJ's. Note that I also called Lamprey's, left a message, received no call back. That's okay though since DJ's was off-the-bat responsive.

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