Septic Tank Prices in Houston
5 services from $225 · Houston, Texas
Septic Tank Prices in Houston
Prices exclude state and local sales tax. Permit requirements, setback rules, and approved system types vary significantly by county. Always consult your county health department before installation.
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Septic tank prices in Houston
Septic Tank Tips for Houston
Houston's flat, clay-heavy soils with high water tables make aerobic treatment units (ATUs) very common — most new rural and semi-rural installations in Harris and surrounding counties are ATUs
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates septic systems — ATU maintenance contracts are required by law and must be performed by a licensed maintenance provider
Hurricane flooding can submerge and damage septic systems — have your system inspected and pumped out before hurricane season and immediately after any significant flooding
Key Services at a Glance — Houston
Pump-Out
$360
avg · $225–$630
Septic tank pump-out
New Installation
$12,600
avg · $5,400–$22,500
Complete septic system
AWTS / Treatment
$16,200
avg · $9,000–$27,000
Aerated treatment system
Septic Tank Prices in Nearby Cities
Septic tank pump-out in Houston starts from $225. Pump-out services average $360 in Houston. Prices exclude state and local sales tax. Permit requirements, setback rules, and approved system types vary significantly by county. Always consult your county health department before installation.
Septic tank services in Houston include pump-outs, new installations, system replacements, septic to sewer conversions, compliance inspections, absorption trench repairs, aerated treatment system installations, and effluent pump replacements. New installations in Houston average $12,600.
A new septic system in Houston costs $5,400–$22,500, averaging $12,600. An aerated treatment system (AWTS) costs $9,000–$27,000. Prices exclude state and local sales tax. Permit requirements, setback rules, and approved system types vary significantly by county. Always consult your county health department before installation.
Check online reviews on Google and local trade directories. Verify the contractor holds a current plumber's licence and is licensed to handle liquid waste in your state or territory. For new installations, confirm the contractor is familiar with your local council's approval process. Get at least two quotes for major work. Ask about their experience with your soil type and any council-specific requirements in Houston.
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