Honest cost ranges
Honest septic cost ranges
Real numbers depend on your system, the soil, access to the tank, and your area. These are typical ranges, not quotes.
Septic tank pump-out $300 – $700 Septic inspection (visual) $150 – $500 Full / loaded inspection $400 – $1,100 Tank lid / riser install $300 – $1,000 Drain field repair $2,000 – $15,000+ Baffle or D-box repair $400 – $2,500 Drain field replacement $5,000 – $25,000+ Full system replacement $7,000 – $35,000+
Leachstead is a free matching service, not a septic company, plumber, or health authority.
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