YOUR LOCAL RESOURCE FOR
SEPTIC, SEWER, WATER.
Specializing in SEPTIC PUMPING, TESTING, INSPECTIONS, AND INSTALLATIONS
Serving Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sparks
Since 2000
ABOUT US
LOCALLY, FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
At A-1 Testing, we are Truckee, Tahoe and Northern Nevada go-to experts for reliable, accurate, and professional underground utility services. With over 25 years of industry experience, our family-owned and operated company provides a full range of services for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.
From septic pumping and installations to sewer diagnostics and excavation, we deliver results with safety, accuracy, and efficiency top of mind. Now proudly serving the Reno–Sparks area, we are here to help protect your property, your time, and your budget.





OUR CORE SERVICES


Septic System Pumping, Testing, Installations and Inspections
Whether for real estate transactions or regular maintenance, we provide accurate septic testing and system reviews.
Sewer Line Diagnostics & Installation
Using advanced equipment, we locate sewer lines, diagnose issues, and perform expert installations or repairs.



Septic System Testing & Inspections
Whether for real estate transactions or regular maintenance, we provide accurate septic testing and system reviews.

Sewer Line Diagnostics & Installation
Using advanced equipment, we locate sewer lines, diagnose issues, and perform expert installations or repairs.

Water Line Locating, Repair & Replacement
We detect underground water lines and provide fast, cost-effective repairs or full line replacements.

Excavation Services
Our experienced excavation team handles everything from utility trenching to complex sitework for new developments.
WHY CHOOSE US
Real Experience, Not Guesswork
Many companies rely solely on equipment — we combine advanced tools with decades of field knowledge to ensure unmatched accuracy.
Locally Owned & Operated
We’re not a franchise or out-of-area service. We live and work in Truckee/ Reno, and we understand the region’s soil, terrain, and building regulations better than anyone
One-Stop Solution
From inspection to repair to full excavation — no need to coordinate with multiple contractors. We handle it all
Fast Response Times
We prioritize urgent needs and offer same-day and emergency services to keep your project or transaction on schedule.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
Peace of mind comes standard with every job we take on.
Trusted by Realtors, Builders, and Homeowners
We are a preferred testing and excavation provider for many of the region’s top professionals.
OUR REVIEWS
Brandon Brooks, PE2025-01-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt with A-1 testing goes above and beyond by addressing a wide range of services promptly with professionalism and ease. He has never let me or my clients down and I look forward to working with him again in the future. Amanda Ettlin2024-07-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt came highly recommended to me by multiple vendors here in Truckee. Although we didn’t require work completed by Matt and his team, Matt generously offered helpful advice and guidance to us over the phone. I feel confident the A-1 team has its clients best interest at heart and plan to partner with them for any future work. Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate2024-03-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt and his team are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to anything sewer. They are our first call anytime we need a clearance and have an issue. They are quick to respond and work you into their schedule asap. We love Matt and A-1! Christian Mayen2023-11-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt was exceptionally professional and easy to get a hold of. His knowledge was very valuable and helpful! We spent weeks trying to get a hold of someone and Matt was the first that picked up the phone! Our inspection passed in no time when we were in a time crunch. Deirdre Cross2023-09-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In a year and area where contractors are inundated with work, we very much appreciate businesses that are dependable and do quality work. We didn’t have a big job although things didn’t go as smoothly as anticipated, no fault of theirs. Thank you Matt for completing our job at an affordable price. Highly recommend! Maintenance - Team2022-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt & his crew are the best! They came out to look at a problem we had with a sewer pump lift station at one of our rental properties. The same day they had the system up and running with all new equipment installed! We are thrilled to have them as my go to contractor. Professional, fast response and no-nonsense. They get the job done!! John Aloha Always2022-11-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt has done a great job each time he has worked on our home. His crew was always on time, professional and worked hard to get the job done on schedule. I highly recommend A1 Testing Maintenance Inc for any general repair or septic needs. Seth Waller2021-08-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Matt at A1 is very professional, prompt and thorough. His knowledge in his trade is exceptional. If you need any Sewer Testing, maintenance, and sewer line repair, Call Matt at A1, you will be very pleased with his service. Stein Buer2020-10-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Based on our experience with A1 Testing Maintenance Inc in testing, fixing, and upgrading the sewer lateral to our cabin at Soda Springs, CA, my wife and I highly recommend them for sewer installation, repair, and testing. Matt and his crew proved to be skilled, professional, polite, friendly, and ultimately completed the project at a very reasonable cost. For those who would like more detail, the following summarizes the project work completed by A1 between July 15 and August 31, 2020: Our family is in the process of selling our 40+ year old cabin at Soda Springs and we needed to have the sewer lateral tested and certified. We called A1 Testing Maintenance Inc for help. Matt showed up promptly as scheduled, and climbed down into our crawl space with his TV sewer scope. With the scope he found one buried cleanout 30 feet from the cabin, which we dug out. Using this cleanout for subsequent access, Matt determined that there were no other cleanouts on the line to the main, making it impossible to test for leaks. I then asked him to install two cleanouts, one by the street and one next to the cabin foundation wall, to allow for testing the entire line. With the cleanouts in place Matt found that the line was leaking badly. He located the leak, replaced the fractured pipe where it leaked, installed cleanout covers, worked with DSPUD to complete the certified leak test, and finally, paved the portions of the driveway that were dug up. In completing the work stepwise and zeroing in on the problem area, I estimate that Matt saved our family several thousand dollars by avoiding the need for excavating and replacing the entire 120-foot lateral. Throughout the project Matt kept me informed of his progress and consulted with me via email, phone calls, text, and photos, patiently allowed me to work with him and ask questions when I wanted to, and kept meticulous track of his hours and expenses.
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Whether you’re dealing with a water line emergency, planning a new construction project, or need a real estate septic inspection, A-1 Testing is here to help. Call now or request a service online — we’re ready when you are.

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