Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing

Business Overview

Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing North Pole AK is a locally owned plumbing and septic service provider serving Interior Alaska. The company has more than three decades of field experience and handles residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Technicians are available for routine work during weekday hours and respond to urgent calls 24/7 for frozen lines, backups, and other emergencies.

Staff are a mix of seasoned technicians and apprentices who know how cold weather affects pipes, tanks, and drains in the North. Office hours are generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with emergency response at any hour.

Key Services

Services are grouped for quick reading. Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing North Pole AK focuses on getting systems flowing again, maintaining septic health, and thawing frozen lines.

Plumbing

• Drain repair and cleaning (snaking, water jetting)
• Plumbing inspection using CCTV cameras
• Plumbing installation, replacement, and repair
• Toilet repair and water pipe repair
• Sump pump installation and repair

Septic & Sewer

• Septic system cleaning, pumping, and repair
• Sewer installation and sewer repair
• Annual and seasonal septic maintenance

Winter & Emergency Services

• Line thawing and pipe thawing for frozen systems
• 24/7 emergency plumbing response
• CCTV diagnostics for buried or frozen lines

Areas Served

The company is based in North Pole and serves Badger AK plus surrounding Interior Alaska communities. Work covers city homes, rural properties with septic systems, commercial sites, and industrial locations where thawing and heavy clearing are needed.

Company History

Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing began as a family-run shop. The business was passed down from father to son in the mid-1980s and has operated for more than 37 years. Over time the shop added modern tools like CCTV inspection cameras and high-pressure water jetters while keeping the straightforward, hands-on approach to service.

Leadership

Leadership is family-based and local. The owner and senior technicians grew up in the region and learned to manage systems in clay, permafrost, and cold-season ground. Staff participate in community events and work with local contractors on larger projects.

Specialties & Highlights

• Reliable line thawing for frozen pipes and mains.
• On-site CCTV camera diagnostics for fast problem ID.
• Full septic pumping and cleaning with documented reports.
• 24/7 emergency availability for sudden freezes or backups.

Why Locals Choose Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing

Neighbors pick this team for steady experience and a local footprint. Bigfoot Pumping & Thawing North Pole AK has built trust by handling both small repairs and large septic jobs, and by answering emergency calls at night or in subzero weather. The approach is practical: assess, fix, and follow up so systems hold up through thaw and freeze cycles.

For an estimate or a late-night thaw, call 907-488-9855. Whether it’s a clogged drain, a failing septic tank, or a frozen service line, the company offers straightforward service informed by decades of Interior Alaska work.