Art Nikolin is a co-founder and General Manager of Septic Solutions LLC, a family-owned septic company serving homeowners throughout Island, King, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties. He has worked in the septic industry since 2017 and helped launch Septic Solutions LLC in January 2025 to focus exclusively on septic systems.
Core Philosophy
Art previously worked in an industry where one single mistake could cost millions in losses. Before joining Septic Solutions LLC, Art professionally installed and serviced complex commercial HVAC systems for high rises, data centers, and hospitals.
That shaped his zero-tolerance-for-errors philosophy to the septic business, which found its reflection into building a robust training system for Septic Solutions LLC technicians. Now, the team holds 36 septic service licenses.
With years of hands-on experience in the septic industry, Art takes pride in helping homeowners and businesses find reliable, long term wastewater solutions. Whether it’s installing a new system, troubleshooting an issue, or providing regular maintenance, Art’s goal is to make the process stress-free and straightforward. He believes in
- honest work,
- clear communication,
- and getting the job done right the first time.
In Art’s experience, most septic problems don’t happen because homeowners don’t care. They happen because septic systems are out of sight, rarely explained well, and easily forgotten as one of the fundamental infrastructures that makes modern living possible.
People are expected to maintain something they’ve never been taught to understand. Art sees his role as helping homeowners make sense of what’s actually happening underground and what their system needs to stay healthy over time.
Approach to Work
At Septic Solutions LLC, Art helps guide a service approach that focuses on how the entire system functions together, not just the part that failed that day. A backup, a full tank, or a failed pump is usually a signal of a bigger issue. Fixing the symptom without understanding the cause only delays the next problem.
The principles that guide his work are straightforward:
- Look at the whole system, not just what’s broken
- Protect groundwater and surface water, not just the property
- Give homeowners clear options so they can make informed decisions
Why Western Washington Matters to Art
Western Washington plays a big role in how Art approaches septic work. Heavy rainfall, limited septic real estate, and proximity to sensitive water sources mean there’s very little room for guesswork. Systems have to be designed, maintained, and monitored with those realities in mind.
Through writing and industry involvement, Art’s goal is simple: help homeowners understand their septic systems well enough to avoid preventable problems and protect the places they live.
Outside of work, Art enjoys exploring the outdoors of Washington and spending time with his family. If you ever have a question about your septic system, he’s always happy to help!
