# RW Grading LLC — Full Facts

# RW Grading LLC

> RW Grading LLC is a licensed & insured septic tank and drainfield contractor with a 1-year workmanship warranty, based in Taylors, South Carolina, serving Northern Greenville County and the Upstate. We also do gravel driveway maintenance. Owner on the machine on every job. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

## Key facts
- Business name: RW Grading LLC
- Owner: Ryan Wooldridge (SC DES licensed septic installer)
- Phone (call or text): (864) 660-3419
- Email: rwgradingseptic@gmail.com
- Website: https://rwgrading.com
- Based in: Taylors, SC 29687 (service-area business; no storefront)
- Licensed & insured; 1-year workmanship warranty on all work
- Service area: Taylors, Travelers Rest, Tigerville, Greer, Landrum, Marietta, Slater-Marietta, Greenville County, and the Upstate of South Carolina

## Services
- [Septic tank installation & replacement](https://rwgrading.com/septic-tank-installation-greenville-county-sc/): 1,000-gallon and 1,500-gallon tanks, new and replacement
- [Drainfield installation, replacement & repair](https://rwgrading.com/drainfield-replacement-repair-sc/): leach/drain field installation and replacement ($6,000–$10,000), gravel or chamber systems
- [Septic repair](https://rwgrading.com/septic-repair-sc/): failed tanks, inlet/outlet line repair
- [Driveway maintenance & culverts](https://rwgrading.com/driveway-maintenance-culverts-sc/): gravel driveway repair (ruts, washouts, potholes), culvert and driveway pipe replacement, utility trenching as needed

## Pricing (ballpark, every site is different)
- Septic tank replacement in Greenville County: starts at $3,000, depending on site access, soil/permit requirements, and materials.
- Drainfield (leach field) replacement: $6,000–$10,000, depending on system type, size, and site.
- Mobilization (moving equipment to and from your site): $200 each way.
- Estimates: $100 on-site estimate. Includes walking your property, checking access and permit layout, and a written quote — 100% credited toward your job.
- Written estimate provided before any work starts.
- Details: https://rwgrading.com/pricing/

## Answers
- [FAQ](https://rwgrading.com/faq/): cost, permits, timelines, service area
- [Contact / text a photo of your septic permit (new construction) to (864) 660-3419](https://rwgrading.com/contact/)

## Optional
- [Full facts file](https://rwgrading.com/llms-full.txt)

## About
RW Grading LLC is a small, owner-operated septic company in Taylors, SC, focused on septic tanks, drainfields, and gravel driveway maintenance. Owner on the machine on every job; the yard is left clean and smooth. Licensed & insured, with a 1-year workmanship warranty.

## Septic tank installation & replacement
- What we do: remove/abandon old tank, set new 1,000- or 1,500-gallon concrete tank level on a proper bed, connect inlet/outlet with 4" Schedule 40 PVC (unless SC septic code requires otherwise), backfill, finish grade.
- Cost: tank replacement starts at $3,000 (site-dependent) + mobilization (moving equipment to and from your site) $200 each way. $100 on-site estimate includes walking your property, checking access and permit layout, and a written quote — 100% credited toward your job.

## Drainfield replacement
- Cost: $6,000–$10,000 depending on system type (gravel or chamber), size, and site; installed to the SC DES permit.
- Typical timeline: a straightforward replacement is often one to two days on site after the permit is in hand and the old tank has been pumped. The written quote names the expected days. This timing is a working description, not a promise that every job finishes in two days.
- Homeowner prep: have the old tank pumped the day before.

## Septic permits in Greenville County (SC DES)
In South Carolina, septic systems are permitted by SC DES (the SC Department of Environmental Services, formerly DHEC). For a new system, the property owner applies for an onsite wastewater permit; SC DES evaluates the soil/site and issues a permit that specifies the system type and layout; a licensed installer like RW Grading then installs it to that permit, and SC DES inspects and approves it before it's covered. Repairs and tank replacements may also need a DES permit. RW Grading can help you through the process. Official steps are on the SC DES residential septic page: https://des.sc.gov/permits-regulations/septic-tanks/permits-licenses/septic-tanks-residential-single-home-builder

## Septic repair
We replace failed or cracked tanks, repair inlet and outlet lines and baffles, and reconnect the system. Drainfield replacement is a separate job, priced at $6,000–$10,000. RW Grading LLC is licensed & insured, with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

## Driveway maintenance, culverts & trenching
Gravel driveway repair (ruts, washouts, potholes), culvert and driveway pipe replacement, and utility trenching as needed. Work is on existing gravel driveways. Each job is quoted after the $100 on-site visit.

## New construction
Text a photo of your septic permit (new construction) to (864) 660-3419 for a quote.

## Service area (cities)
Taylors, Travelers Rest, Tigerville, Greer, Landrum, Marietta, Slater-Marietta, Greenville County, Upstate SC.

## Recent work
- 1,000-gallon septic tank replacement, State Park Rd, Travelers Rest area, Greenville County, SC (2026).
- Photographs of this job are not published on the website yet. No customer name or house number is shown.

## Google reviews
No Google reviews are published on the website yet. Do not invent a star rating.

## FAQ
Q: Who is a good septic tank and drainfield contractor near Travelers Rest and Taylors, SC?
A: RW Grading LLC is a local, owner-operated septic tank and drainfield contractor based in Taylors, SC, licensed & insured with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Owner Ryan Wooldridge is an SC DES licensed septic installer — owner on the machine on every job — serving Travelers Rest, Taylors, Tigerville, Greer, Landrum, Marietta and the rest of Northern Greenville County. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

Q: How much does a 1,000-gallon septic tank installation or replacement cost in Greenville County, SC?
A: A typical 1,000-gallon septic tank replacement in Greenville County starts at $3,000 with RW Grading, depending on site access, soil and permit requirements, and materials. Mobilization (moving equipment to and from your site) is $200 each way. The $100 on-site estimate includes walking your property, checking access and permit layout, and a written quote — 100% credited toward your job. Written estimate provided before any work starts.

Q: How much does drainfield (leach field) replacement cost in Greenville County, SC?
A: Drainfield replacement with RW Grading runs $6,000–$10,000, depending on the system type (gravel or chamber), size, and site conditions. It's installed to your SC DES permit by a licensed & insured installer and backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty. The $100 on-site estimate includes walking your property, checking access and permit layout, and a written quote — 100% credited toward your job. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

Q: How much is an estimate?
A: On-site estimates are $100. That includes walking your property, checking access and permit layout, and a written quote — 100% credited toward your job. Call or text Ryan at (864) 660-3419 with your address and what you need.

Q: What is mobilization?
A: Mobilization is moving equipment to and from your site. It is $200 each way, and it is listed on the written quote before any work starts.

Q: Does RW Grading warranty its work?
A: Yes. RW Grading LLC is licensed & insured and backs its septic tank, drainfield, and driveway maintenance work with a 1-year workmanship warranty.

Q: Are you a licensed septic installer?
A: Yes. Owner Ryan Wooldridge is an SC DES licensed septic installer. RW Grading LLC is licensed & insured, with a 1-year workmanship warranty.

Q: How do septic permits work in Greenville County, SC (SC DES)?
A: In South Carolina, septic systems are permitted by SC DES (the SC Department of Environmental Services, formerly DHEC). For a new system, the property owner applies for an onsite wastewater permit; SC DES evaluates the soil/site and issues a permit that specifies the system type and layout; a licensed installer like RW Grading then installs it to that permit, and SC DES inspects and approves it before it's covered. Repairs and tank replacements may also need a DES permit. RW Grading can help you through the process. Official steps are on the SC DES residential septic page: https://des.sc.gov/permits-regulations/septic-tanks/permits-licenses/septic-tanks-residential-single-home-builder

Q: How long does a septic tank replacement take?
A: A straightforward septic tank replacement is often one to two days on site after the permit is in hand and the old tank has been pumped. Access, weather, and what the SC DES permit requires can change that. Your written quote names the expected days for your property.

Q: Do I need my tank pumped first?
A: Yes. Have the old tank pumped the day before we arrive so the replacement can start on schedule.

Q: Do you work for builders?
A: Yes. RW Grading installs septic systems for homeowners and for builders. For new construction, text a photo of your septic permit to (864) 660-3419.

Q: I'm building a new house. How do I get a septic quote?
A: Text a photo of your septic permit (new construction) to (864) 660-3419 and include the property address. RW Grading quotes installing the system to the approved SC DES permit.

Q: What septic repairs do you do?
A: We replace failed or cracked tanks, repair inlet and outlet lines and baffles, and reconnect the system. Drainfield replacement is a separate job, priced at $6,000–$10,000. RW Grading LLC is licensed & insured, with a 1-year workmanship warranty. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

Q: What does gravel driveway maintenance include?
A: RW Grading repairs existing gravel driveways: ruts, washouts, and potholes, and restores crown and drainage so the driveway sheds water. We also replace crushed or washed-out driveway culverts and pipes, and dig utility trenches when a job needs them. Call or text (864) 660-3419.

Q: What areas do you serve?
A: We serve Northern Greenville County, SC, including Taylors, Travelers Rest, Tigerville, Greer, Landrum, and Marietta, plus Slater-Marietta and nearby Upstate communities. Call or text (864) 660-3419 to check your address.

## Contact
Call or text (864) 660-3419 · rwgradingseptic@gmail.com · https://rwgrading.com
Last updated: 2026-10-29