About Our Team

The Browns Underground Team

Darrel Brown took over Pete’s Outflow Technicians in 1971 from the original owner Pete Walquist. His son’s Dean & Darren Brown began to work with Darrel maintaining septic systems throughout Santa Cruz County. Darren Brown began to notice while pumping & maintaining septic systems over the years that workmanship during the installation of the septic system greatly affected how the system functioned and the system’s operational life span. In many cases poor workmanship caused the septic system to fail prematurely or required repairs years after the original installation.
Darren began to work with his uncle Loren Brown building his deep knowledge base over many years of installing residential septic systems, sewer connections & water services. As Darren’s septic system knowledge evolved over the 30 years of witnessing poor workmanship he felt that he could offer a better service for property owners in need.

Darren formed Browns Underground in 2016 with his brother Dean Brown & Ken Stevison. Browns Underground has grown quickly and has become a highly respected septic system installation company in Santa Cruz, Monterey & Santa Clara Counties. As the business grew through word of mouth and referrals, Browns Underground began to be approached by property owners, building contractors, design firms & County officials to offer additional services due to their appreciation of our workmanship and integrity. Browns Underground is now offering expanded services, we look forward to many years of providing service excellence to our clients.

Our mission is to provide consistent excellent communication, installation & completion of every project that we are fortunate enough to be involved with.

That is our word.

A Life Saver!

Browns Underground Septic has been a life saver! I called Ken & Darren from Browns Underground Septic Construction when I was in a time crunch to find out information regarding a failed leach line at a property I was selling. I got them on the phone right away, and they were able to fit me into their schedule that very day. They came out to the property, and remembered it from an inspection they had done a year ago. They were able to assess the site and issues and gave me several recommendations for repairs. Later that evening they sent me a written estimate of the costs to replace the leach line, and gave me the name of a County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Inspector that could assist me. I am so grateful they were so professional, helpful and knowledgeable regarding how to proceed with the repair. I felt so relieved to know their honest and direct approach got me the information I needed for my client so quickly. We will now hire them to do the repair, and I know they will do the same high quality of work they have shown me so far.

Lauren S.

Aptos, CA

Super Knowledgeable

I couldn’t be more satisfied as a customer. A super knowledgeable and experienced crew who presented a plan and efficiently executing the septic tank and leach field project over the proposed time frame. The bonus was the sensitivity and care for us and our property while doing the work.

Robert A.

Bonny Doon, CA

Great Efficient Work

We just had a septic repair done by Brown’s. Great team all around from communications upfront to the great efficient work that was done for our ailing septic tank. Would highly recommend for anyone needing septic repair work done!

Tammy C.

Los Gatos, CA

Communicated Very Well

We are very pleased with the work that Browns Underground did to repair our septic system. We are also very pleased with the company and crew. They arrived on time, communicated very well prior to the work starting, during the work and in follow up after completion. The price was competitive and they completed the work on budget and on schedule. Something that I really appreciated is that they straightened up the job site after each days work. This is an excellent organization and based on my very positive experience I highly recommend them.

Michael G.

Aptos, CA

Always Accessible

We recently hired Brown’s Underground to install a new septic tank and leech lines on our property. The job was challenging due to the tank’s new location. Ken Stevison and his crew communicated with our contractor, plumber, and engineer as well as the County Health Inspector to ensure the job was done properly. They were always accessible and kept us informed of the dates and times they would be working on the property. They kept us updated on their progress. We highly recommend them. They are trustworthy, and reliable…Truly a company of integrity.

Terry V.

Corralitos, CA

Very Respectful

I just had Brown’s Underground Septic Construction put in a new lateral line from my house to the street. They kept me informed every step of the way & are very professional, great at diagnosing complicated issues in a timely manner, kind, caring & extremely fair, price wise. They are very respectful, and really nice people, who seem genuinely interested in helping people resolve their sewer problems. I would highly recommend them & wouldn’t hesitate to use them again if needed. They came highly recommended by my nephew, who uses them exclusively for his construction business.

Sue H.

Santa Cruz, CA

EXPERIENCE • KNOWLEDGE • INTEGRITY

Contact us today to discuss your commercial or residential septic system concerns
and schedule a free site inspection.

831-818-1357