Septic and Sewer
Septic Systems: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every septic systems job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Septic System InstallationTypical $15,000 · Septic contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $38,000 |
|---|---|
| Septic System ReplacementTypical $15,000 · Septic contractor · DIY 1/5 | $6,000 – $38,000 |
| Septic System InspectionTypical $900 · Septic contractor · DIY 1/5 | $360 – $2,280 |
| Septic Tank Pumping CleaningTypical $50 · Septic contractor · DIY 3/5 | $30 – $90 |
| Septic Tank Pumping MaintenanceTypical $60 · Septic contractor · DIY 3/5 | $36 – $108 |
| Drain Field ReplacementTypical $11,000 · Septic contractor · DIY 1/5 | $4,500 – $28,000 |
| Drain Field RepairTypical $2,420 · Septic contractor · DIY 1/5 | $990 – $6,160 |
| Septic Inspection InspectionTypical $30 · Septic contractor · DIY 3/5 | $15 – $66 |
Septic System
Septic System InstallationTypical $15,000 · Tier 1Septic System ReplacementTypical $15,000 · Tier 1Septic System InspectionTypical $900 · Tier 2
Variants: Conventional · Mound · Aerobic · Drip