What are exhauster services and when do I need them in Nairobi?
Exhauster services involve professional removal of sewage waste from septic tanks, cesspools, and pit latrines using a tanker truck with a high-powered vacuum pump.
When You Need Exhauster Services
- Regular maintenance – Septic tanks need emptying every 1–3 years depending on usage
- Slow-draining toilets and sinks – Sign the tank is near capacity
- Sewage odours indoors or in the garden
- Sewage backing up into drains – Tank is full; needs immediate action
- Green or soggy garden patches – Soakaway or drain field failing
The Exhauster Process
- Tanker truck parks close to the tank access point
- Hose inserted and waste vacuumed at high pressure
- Tank interior rinsed if requested
- Waste transported to approved Nairobi City County disposal sites
Exhauster Prices in Nairobi
| Tank Size | Price (KSh) |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 litres | 3,000–5,000 |
| 1,000–3,000 litres | 5,000–8,000 |
| 3,000–6,000 litres | 8,000–12,000 |
Emergency same-day exhauster service available — call 0709004600 or visit bestcarecleaning.co.ke.