what does it cost to install a septic system?
anyone know what it costs to put in a septic system...we're gonna have to get one put in soon...hope someone on here knows how much it might be...appreciate any information 12,000 dollars...oh my....we are doomed
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- We had to install a new one about 3 years ago. Mahoning County, Ohio $12,000.00 - OUCH
- ball park figure- 12 grand. really depends on where you live, what kind of system you will need and your soil conditions. It can be quite costly- but on the upside - if you already have a septic in place then chances are some of it can be salvaged and you will only need a few pipes here and there replaced.
- On average in the atlanta area there about $10,000. The actual price of the tank and feild lines is less than $4000. Also it can be very costly if your soil conditions are not good enough for a septic system and you have to pump to other ideal locations.
- It depends entirely on where you live and the type of system you install. If you are in a development where you need a septic field, the cost in western Canada will run about $9,000. If you have 20+ acres with some brush on it, you may be able to get a permit for a Bell & Siphon system or a pump system which could be as little as $3,000 because the sewage is just processed in a 2 compartment tank, then discharged to the surface in the bush. Your best bet is to contact 2 or 3 local contractors and ask for their advice.
- If you can use a gravity system, and don't need an engineer or designer, then you might get away with about $4500. If you need a pressure system or live near a wet land you will spend anywhere from $9000 to the worst case of $18,000. We live on a giant sand bar near the ocean, so your prices might be higher (it is easy to dig here). A repair of an exsisting system might be even cheaper, for you don't have to buy everything. You might be able to use your old septic tank.
- I just had one put in here in the sunny state of Florida for a 950 gallon tank and leaching field excavation/ installation ,the grand total after shopping around ,and calling in a personal favor are you ready for this..................$13,945.65. And now after all of that the mighty town that i live in, has decided to start installing public sewers in 2009(mandatory hookup); for the low,low price of 20k. Anyone want to move to Florida?
