Estimating the Cost of your Septic System

There's no way around it -- installing a new septic system is expensive. This is especiallypainful if you find that you need to install a new septic system while you're in the process of sellingyour house. And unfortunately, there's no generic answer to how much a septic system will cost. Theonly sure way to find out is to get a number of competing quotes.

Septic systems will vary in price depending on a few different factors such as material costs, the company which you hire to install the system, the area in which you live and the type of septic system which you have installed. In general, gravity-powered conventional septic systems are the least expensive. In some parts of the United States you can get such a system installed for $3,000 - $5,000. On the otherhand, in Massachusetts my neighbors often paid $15,000 or more!

Concrete septic tanks are generally cheaperthan high density polyethylene tanks -- though they won't last as long.Other types of septic systems such as aerobic tank systems cost substantially more, as they require morecomplicated electrical pumps and alarms.

A quick call to your Town Hall should provide you with the costs for any permits you will need during theprocess.

The best approach to estimating your costs is to get on the phone with your friends and neighbors. Findout who had a septic system installed, and which septic companies they used. Local realtors are alsolikely to provide a wealth of information on this topic, as they have likely dealt with home sellerswho needed to have a septic system replaced (likely on very short notice!)

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Estimating the Cost of your Septic System