Cowboy Septic was founded in 2013 by Butch Ryan with one mission: give Helena homeowners and businesses a septic service they could actually count on. What began as a single truck operation has grown into a two-truck team ready to handle everything from routine pumping to full emergency response.
In 2022, Kelsey joined the team — bringing fresh energy and a commitment to the same standard of quality our customers have always expected.
We’re veterans and we’re family. To us, that means we show up on time, tell you the truth about what your system needs, and treat your home with the respect it deserves. We’ve never been about upselling or padding invoices. We’re about doing the job right and making sure you understand what’s going on with your system.
Founded in Helena, MT
Peterbilt trucks, 3,480 gal each
Years serving Lewis & Clark County
Emergency response, always
Both Butch and Kelsey are licensed, certified septic inspectors — state and county certified. When you call Cowboy Septic, you're talking to the people who will actually show up and do the work.
Your time matters. We schedule with intention and we honor it.
No upselling. No padding invoices. If something doesn't need to be done, we'll say so.
We leave your property the way we found it — cleaner, if anything.
Every job ends with a walkthrough. You'll know what we found and what it means.
What began as a single truck operation focused on honest, reliable service for Helena homeowners.
Grew through word of mouth across Helena and Lewis & Clark County. No shortcuts — just consistent, quality work.
Fresh energy, same standard. A two-truck operation capable of handling everything from routine pumping to full emergency response.
Both Butch and Kelsey are certified septic inspectors serving residential and commercial clients across Lewis & Clark County.
We’ve been serving Helena families and businesses since 2013. Call us, we’ll pick up.