Classic pressure tactics
- “We were just down the street — special today only.”
- Demanding a large cash deposit before any inspection
- Refusing to put the scope and total in writing
- Claiming your system will “fail tonight” without evidence
Permit and identity gaps
- No NCS number, or a number that does not match DEQ
- Business name on the invoice differs from the permittee
- Out-of-state phone with no local presence and no website trail
Quote games
- Ultra-low phone quote that excludes digging, disposal, or “extra gallons”
- Upsells for unnecessary full system replacement after a routine pump
- Charging for work already done by a previous visit you did not authorize
What to do instead
Get 2–3 written quotes from verified NCS firms, compare scopes with the cost guide, and keep photos of lids and invoices. Browse Union, Indian Trail & Stallings, Gaston, or Mint Hill & Matthews to start.