Cliff’s Septic was started in July 1959 by M.C. “Cliff” Bennett.  Mr. Bennett came to Hernando county from New Port Richey, FL, where he was in business with his older brother, Mr. William “Bill” Bennett. Cliff owned and operated the company along with Mrs. M.C. “Bonnie” Bennett until the company business was sold to Mr. J.R. “Bob” Sartor in July 1976.  Bob was the oldest son of Bonnie Bennett.

Bob Sartor – Circa 1980

On July 1, 1976, Mr. Sartor incorporated the business and changed its name to Cliff’s Septic Tank Services, Inc. Mr. Sartor Sr. operated the business until 1992 when his oldest son John R. “Jay” Sartor Jr. joined the company as a management trainee.  In 1994, the youngest son, Jason M. Sartor joined the company in the same capacity.

The business was then located at 1115 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL.  In January 1997 the company was relocated to 18441 Hard Rock Road, Brooksville, FL.  The company is still currently located at that location on a 10 acre site. The company is an ongoing third generation business, spanning a period of uninterrupted service and ownership of 50 years.  It operates as a subchapter S corporation.  Mr. Sartor is President, John Jr. and Jason are Vice Presidents, each having 33 1/3% interest in the business.

Sartor Family celebrating employee’s retirement party

The purpose of the company, mission statement is currently the same as it was during Mr. Bennett’s ownership in its early formation. Cliff’s has always prided itself as a market leader in its industry.  The focus has been and continues to be a company philosophy of offering unequaled professional services to its customers and at the same time, offering quality products, service and value to all its customers.

Circa 1975

Circa 2021

Professionalism, quality and value in all the goods, products and services we provide.

Emphasis has always been to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations.  Satisfied customers through word of mouth advertising has always been of utmost concern and focus to all our homeowners and employees.