Lester Brothers Inc in Jackson, MI
About Lester Brothers Inc
From the website of Lester Brothers Inc, read 15 Sept 2026. It describes what the company says it offers, not independent verification.
Lester Brothers pumps septic tanks and handles the inspections that go with them. Pumping the tank at the start of an inspection is part of the routine, because an empty tank lets a technician see the tank walls and the outlet baffle. The company says pumping joined the family business early on, back when the Lesters were already putting tanks in the ground and bought a pumper truck to cover that end of the job.
Septic Services in Jackson
Quoted from the website of Lester Brothers Inc, read 15 Sept 2026.
When a property needs a perc test, Lester Brothers contacts the county health department to set up an on-site soil evaluation. In Jackson, 65.6 percent of rated ground is very limited for septic absorption fields, and the most common limit is a bottom soil layer where water drains away too quickly. That survey describes mapped ground, and the on-site visit is what shows how one lot actually behaves.
Outlet Baffle
Pumping the tank at the time of inspection allows visibility of the tank walls and outlet baffle.
source opens in a new tab Soil Evaluation
At this point, we would then contact the County Health Dept. and set up an on-site soil evaluation.
source opens in a new tab Septic Tank Pumping
The cost of septic tank pumping can vary. Please call Lester Brothers at (517) 764-7888 for the most current rates.
source opens in a new tab
Septic Service Categories
These are how Google lists the business, not proof of a service offered.
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Google Reviews
From the Google listing, checked 30 Aug 2026.
Several customers describe pumping visits handled by Gavin, who shared details about their tanks while he worked. Jason's review opens with "Prompt service," and Marlena and Jay describe the same crew member on their pumping calls. Tyler says Gavin tracked down a system the household could not find and explained how everything worked. Andrew needed a short-notice inspection for a client and describes Cody spending extra time in a complicated situation. He walked away knowing more about septic than he expected.
Map and Directions
Lester Brothers Inc5405 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
Other Septic Companies in Jackson
Local Ground
Around Jackson, the main drain-field limit is bottom-layer seepage: water moves through the soil too fast to treat effluent before it reaches groundwater. Site conditions on any one lot can differ from the map. See the Jackson city page for the full soil profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Lester Brothers Inc offer?
Published on their website: Outlet Baffle, Soil Evaluation, Septic Tank Pumping.
How is Lester Brothers Inc rated?
4.7 stars from 27 Google reviews.
Before You Call
Timing drives most septic decisions, whether that means pumping before a tank backs up or testing soil before a building project. If a build is on your calendar, ask how soon an on-site soil evaluation can be set up.