Published prices, company by company
Lowest stated price for a standard tank, as each company publishes it. Click a company to see its page.
| Company | Area | Published price | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septic Blue | Georgia | $195 up to 1,000 gal; $295 up to 1,500 gal | |
| Sergeant's Septic & Excavating | Michigan | Typically $250–$350 (company FAQ) | Price depends on whether the tank is located and dug up or has a riser |
| Pulles Plumbing & Septic | Loxahatchee, FL | From $300 for tanks up to 1,000 gal | |
| Lehman Drain | Rootstown and Hartville, OH | From $300 | Digging to a buried lid $100/hour; locating the tank $75/hour |
| Jones Septic Solutions | Covington, GA | $350–$400 for a 1,000 gal tank | If pumped within the last 3–5 years; long-neglected tanks cost more |
| Pump That Septic | Southwest Michigan | From $350, up to 1,000 gal included | $0.25 per gallon above 1,000 gal or for overfull tanks |
| Andrew Sperry Construction | Burlington, CT | $350–$490 depending on tank size | $25 per lid for hand digging |
| Bobby Davis Septic | Raleigh and the Triangle, NC | From $400 for a routine residential pump-out | |
| Port St. Lucie Septic Pros | Port St. Lucie, FL | $400–$600 flat rate for most standard pump-outs | |
| HomeField Onsite | Collin County, TX | $495 conventional; $595 aerobic | $75 dig fee for buried lids; real estate inspection $400 |
| Blackwater Services | Snohomish, Skagit and Island counties, WA | From $585 (home page) / $600 (service page) up to 1,000 gal | |
| Alpha Environmental | Portland, OR | $605 up to 1,000 gal | $0.70 per gallon above 1,000 gal |
| Septic Rooter | Metro Atlanta, GA | $650–$900 for most pump jobs | |
| Septic Solutions | Snohomish County, WA (King County $850) | $650 up to 1,000 gal in Snohomish County; $850 in King County | $0.65 per gallon above 1,000 gal; the company attributes King County's higher price to disposal costs |
| Spokane Septic | Spokane County, WA | $750 flat for 1,000 gal; $1,000 for 1,250; $1,250 for 1,500; $1,400 for 2,000 | Real estate inspection $350 |
Checked October 22, 2026. Companies change prices; confirm before booking.
What the data shows
- Median starting price: $400 for a standard tank, close to the national averages of about $420–$430 reported by Angi and This Old House.
- The Pacific Northwest costs most. Washington and Oregon companies start at $585–$750; elsewhere most start at $300–$400.
- Bigger tanks cost more per visit. Companies that publish it charge $0.25–$0.70 per gallon above 1,000 gallons.
- Digging is the common extra. Published fees run from $25 per lid (Connecticut) and a $75 flat dig fee (Texas) to $100 an hour (Ohio).
- Most companies don't publish prices. Only 15 of 329 websites we checked did.
How to get a good price
- Know your tank size: it sets the base price. Use our tank size calculator if you don't know it.
- Expose the lids yourself or install a riser to avoid digging fees.
- Pump on schedule: overdue tanks cost more. See how often to pump.
- Ask whether disposal and the inspection report are included.
Are you a septic company?
If you publish your pumping price and want it included, or if a listed price has changed, contact us with a link to your pricing page.