Guide to septic pumping costs The national average for septic tank pumping or cleaning cost is $469, with most homeowners spending between $402 and $536. (Home Advisor) Size of tank Obviously, smaller tanks cost less to clean, although you may need to do them more often. Larger tanks require more labor and possible machinery to dig up and pump the…read more →
That depends in large part by how much you use your septic system which is determined in large part by how many people you have in your household. This table give a good guide: Number of People in Household 2 3 4 5 6 Number of Years Between Pumpings 9 6 4 3 2
Yes, once the soil absorption field is clogged, cleaning the tank will do little good – you will need a new leach field, and you will have a smelly mess to deal with. Septic maintenance is like making sure your car does not run out of oil and destroy your engine. Regular maintenance prevents costly problems down the road.
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