From the start of his new septic service company in the foothills of California’s High Sierras in 2003, Doug Urke saw a business niche in serving real estate agents looking to close home sales for people moving into this popular area within commuting distance of Sacramento.
Initially Urke Septic Services offered more general pumping and system inspections; however, over time his growing Realtor client list was asking specifically for repair and diagnostic services. He responded to demand, and today 50 percent of Urke’s business is in inspection and repair, and about 90 percent of the work is in support of real
