Our Services
✅ Drainfield Restoration™ Process
Since 1995, our trademarked Drainfield Restoration™ process has been saving homeowners thousands by repairing failed septic systems without replacement. Using advanced tools and proven techniques, we restore drainfields based on their size, location, and condition — bringing your system back to life in just one day.
Our Proven Septic Solutions:
Terralift Aeration – Breaks up compacted soil and restores drainfield drainage.
High-Powered Jetting – Clears clogged and blocked septic lines fast.
Rooter Service – Removes invasive roots that block leach lines and cause backups.
Tank Aeration Units – Oxygen-rich micro-bubble aeration boosts bacteria for better breakdown of solids.
Biological Treatments – Commercial-strength waste degraders break down grease and proteins, sending cleaner water to your drainfield.
👉 With Drainfield Restoration Services, chances are, you don’t need to replace your septic system — we restore it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our FAQ. If you have additional questions or need immediate help, don't hesitate to reach out!
Can a failing septic system be restored instead of replaced?
Yes! With our trademarked Drainfield Restoration™ process, we restore failing septic systems without replacing the drainfield. It’s faster, more affordable, and non-invasive compared to a full replacement.
How long does septic restoration take?
Most restoration projects are completed within one day, depending on system size and soil conditions. Our non-invasive method minimizes disruption to your yard.
What makes Drainfield Restoration Services different?
We specialize in restoration without replacement. With over 30 years of experience, advanced jetting equipment, septic aeration technology, and eco-friendly bio-waste degraders, we offer solutions no one else can.
Is septic restoration environmentally friendly?
Yes! Our process is eco-friendly and safe, using state-of-the-art equipment and natural bio-waste degraders to support a healthy septic system and protect groundwater.
Do you offer emergency septic services?
Absolutely. If you’re experiencing septic system failure, clogged drains, or backups, contact us right away for fast, professional service.
What is Terralift, and how does it work?
Terralift is a patented, custom-built machine designed specifically for restoring failing septic drainfields. It works by using a specialized steel probe, driven 3 to 6 feet underground into the leach field by a pneumatic hammer. Once the probe is in place, Terralift unleashes compressed air at high pressure, which fractures the compacted soil and breaks up the slimy biomat layer that chokes the drainfield. To ensure the channels remain open permanently, a second system injects tiny, durable, and compression-resistant polystyrene beads into these new cracks and fissures. This process rejuvenates the drainfield to work like new.
What common problems does Terralift address in drainfields?
Terralift primarily addresses issues caused by compacted soils and the buildup of a slimy layer called the biomat in the leach field. These conditions prevent septic water from flowing and filtering properly through the soil, leading to system failure and often surfacing water.
What are the main benefits of using Terralift for septic restoration?
The benefits of Terralift restoration are significant:
• No digging required: It restores drainfields without tearing up the yard.
• Cost savings: It saves property owners, businesses, and municipalities millions of dollars by avoiding full system replacements, which can cost tens of thousands.
• Long-lasting results: The injected polystyrene beads hold the new passages open permanently, preventing the soil from collapsing back in. A system restored in 1996, for example, only experienced its first problems 15 years later in 2012.
• Sustainability: It represents a shift in thinking towards giving life back to existing systems rather than replacing them.
How long has Drainfield Restoration Services been providing these services?
Drainfield Restoration Services began operating in 1995, meaning they have been restoring systems for nearly three decades. Their first job was a mobile home park, which was successfully restored, confirming the effectiveness of the Terralift technology.
What other products does DRS offer for septic systems?
In addition to Terralift restoration, the company offers proprietary products for septic system maintenance:
• Biospan: This is a proprietary bacteria enzyme formula designed to help alleviate sludge buildup.
• O2 Zyme: An oxygenator that helps relieve compaction and raises dissolved oxygen levels by 500%. It can be applied directly to the drainfield or into the tank to help maintain the system and open up fields.
Where does Drainfield Restoration Services operate?
Drainfield Restoration Services originated in Bend Oregon and serves most of Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Bend Oregon, Redmond Oregon, Sisters Oregon, Madras Oregon, LaPine Oregon, Prineville Oregon, Sunriver, Eugene Oregon, Springfield Oregon, Lincoln City Oregon, Portland Oregon and parts of Washington, Idaho and Northern California.
What is the alternative to Terralift restoration for a failing septic system?
The primary alternative to Terralift restoration is a full system replacement, which involves digging up the yard, replacing the drainfield, and can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In some cases, like one property that couldn't hook up to a sewer line, an alternative system could be about a $20,000 sand filter system, if there is even room for it.
Can Terralift restore severely failing drainfield problems?
Yes, Terralift can effectively restore severe drainfield problems. For example, in one mobile home park, water was surfacing throughout the entire system, which was stopped after restoration. In another instance, a system had about a foot of water standing over the top of the tank, which was brought down to operating height through their process. The company considers some of these cases "worst-case scenarios" that are still successfully managed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Central Oregon (Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, La Pine, Sunriver, Tumalo, Madras), Eugene, Springfield, Portland, Florence, Lincoln City, the Oregon Coast, and parts of Washington, Idaho, and Northern California.
Ready to Solve Your Drainfield/Septic Problems?
Whether it's an emergency or routine maintenance, our expert team is here to help. Contact us now for fast, reliable, and affordable services.
Drainfield Restoration Services, Inc. has been fixing and restoring dead drainfields, also called leach fields and septic systems for over 30 years in Bend, Redmond, Tumalo, Deschutes River Woods, Sisters, La Pine, Sunriver, Prineville and Madras. We place a very high emphasis on Septic Repair Service, over Septic Replacement and in the vast majority of cases, this approach saves property owners thousands of dollars and all the other headaches that come with new drainfield septic installations.