Septic tank prices depend on various factors and it is not an easy task to make an accurate estimate of the price yourself.
Licensed septic system installers are your best bet to make an accurate assessment of the price of the septic tank design you have in mind.
But before you decide on the septic system you want, you have to first research it yourself.
Here we tell you about the prices of septic tanks and how to find the best deals.
Septic System Prices for Various Components Standard gravity-fed septic systems constructed at ground level for a three bedroom house cost around $1,500 to $4,000.
Also, plastic vaults, thought smaller in size, cost more than the gravel ones.
Extra bedroom would require you to spend more because of the added capacity required of the tank and the system as a whole.
Fine and silty soil also requires a larger drain field, which translates to higher costs.
Good quality drain gravel is around $9 - $12 per ton, if it is not too far from the house.
Drain field vaults are priced at around $25 to $40.
Concrete tanks 1000 galloon in size cost around $500-$700 and that usually comes with free delivery within 50 miles of the contractor.
1250 gallon tanks cost about $600-$800.
You should also know about the local laws regarding minimum tank size allowed for your house.
Components like septic tanks, drain gravel, vaults and pipes do not have much variation.
However, they can vary from state to state.
So if you live near state lines, inquiry about the prices of those components in your neighboring state and, if they are cheaper, buy them there.
Pressure systems cost around $3,000 to $5,000+, but generally these are rarely installed by contractors.
Some local regulations require an electrician to install the wiring for a pressure system, but in other places the installer can do that himself.
Septic System Maintenance Costs Maintenance for a septic system needs to be done on a regular basis, so the cost of maintenance should be taken into account when you get a new septic tank.
For a new drain field or mound-style septic system, annual maintenance charges range from $30 to $750.
The pumping cost for standard gravity-fed tanks costs somewhere around $75 to $300 for every pumping, which is required once every 1-3 years.
Usually, different septic contractors charge different rates, so make sure you shop around to find the best prices for what you need.