| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Routine pump-out | A few hundred dollars | Tank size, buried lids, steep access, emergency timing |
| Small repair (baffle, filter, lid) | Hundreds to low thousands | Part, access |
| Lateral line repair | Thousands | How much of the field failed, soil, rock |
| Lateral field replacement | Several thousand to five figures | Soil depth, design, slope, permit |
| New system | About $4,151 to $17,935, average around $8,293 nationally | System type, soil, tank size |
New-system range: HomeYou. Camden County permit fee is $150 (Camden County). Other rows are general ranges, not quotes.
What raises the price at the lake
- Shallow, rocky soil. May require an alternative system design.
- Steep lots and access. Equipment and labor cost more on slopes and tight lakefront lots.
- Lakefront rules. Permits, soil tests and setbacks apply to every lot next to the lake.
- Timing. Holiday weekends and emergencies cost more.