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Septic-to-sewer conversions, done right.

From permit to final inspection, CEC manages your entire conversion — one company, one point of contact, one upfront price.

Why convert?

City sewer is coming to your street.

Across Broward and Miami-Dade, municipalities are extending sewer service and many property owners are being required to abandon septic systems and connect. Even when it's optional, converting can mean:

No more pump-outs or drainfield failuresSay goodbye to septic maintenance and surprise backups.
Better for Florida's waterReduces nutrient runoff into canals, groundwater and the Intracoastal.
Added property valueSewer-connected homes are often easier to sell and insure.

New sewer lateral trench by CEC Plumbing

Our process

Five steps. Zero headaches.

Most residential conversions take just a few days of field work once permits are issued.

Free site evaluation

We locate your septic tank, measure the run to the city stub-out and give you a written, upfront price.

Permits & paperwork

We pull the plumbing permit and coordinate with the county or city utility so you don't have to.

New sewer connection

Our crew trenches and installs a new sewer lateral and clean-out, tied into your existing building drain.

Septic abandonment

Your old tank is pumped, filled or removed per Florida code — no hazards left behind.

Inspection & restore

We meet the inspector, close out the permit, backfill and leave your yard tidy.

In the field

Recent sewer & septic work

Sewer lateral trench — New sewer lateral

Deteriorated cast iron pipe — Failed cast iron sewer pipe

Restored yard after sewer connection — Sewer connection — restored

Drainfield piping — Septic drainfield piping

Sewer pipe section repair — Sewer section repair

FAQ

Septic-to-sewer questions

How long does a conversion take?

Most residential conversions take a few days of field work. Permit processing varies by city and county, and we keep you updated every step of the way.

Do you handle the permits?

Yes. We pull the permit, coordinate with the utility and schedule all required inspections.

What happens to my old septic tank?

It is pumped and properly abandoned — filled or removed — according to Florida Department of Health requirements.

Will my yard be torn up?

We work as cleanly as possible, keep the trench as short as the route allows and backfill and tidy the area when we're done.

How much does it cost?

Cost depends on the distance to the city connection, depth and site conditions. We'll give you a free, upfront written estimate after a site visit.