We found a house to buy, but it needs a new septic system.
2007-02-08 13:21:06 · 6 answers · asked by curiousgirl 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The area you reside, would dictate what type system you can install. In south east Texas, gravity systems are no longer allowed. Aerobic systems are installed based on how many bathrooms the house has. Typically, for a 2 bath home, you are looking at about $8000-14000, depending on soil conditions.
2007-02-08 17:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Northern Michigan the average cost for a system is about $4000.00. I live alone so I can go about 5 years between pump outs. For a family of 4 I would recommend getting it pump out every two years. The cost for me is $175.00. It takes about 20 minutes to get my tank pumped out. I usually have the cover off for the pumping company. I have never heard of any monthly fees for a septic tank. Most tanks will last 50 years or more. Mine is made of concrete. There some things that should not be put in tanks such as grease. Check with your local health department and they will have more information for you. Regards, Dale
2016-03-28 22:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your location and your soil conditions. Here in east Texas, I typically allocate $5,000 to $6,000 for septic needs.
2007-02-08 13:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If that means it overflowed, it has plugged the field and a new one needs to be dug. Depends where you are at, ask excavation services out there thru the phone. 10 G would not be surprising.
2007-02-08 13:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know what area you're in...but they run approximately $5000 for a gravity system.
2007-02-08 13:24:31 · answer #5 · answered by Misty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the requirements in your area and type of soil you have The last one I had to pay for was $10,000. but there was a lot of clay and poor drainage.
2007-02-08 13:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Pat B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋