Plastic Septic Tank Installation Cost

Construction ITEM DESCRIPTION

Construction unit cost for installation of a plastic septic tank.

Unit Size

One tank.

Labor and Equipment Costs

We figure about 4 1/2 hours of backhoe time (with operator) to dig the hole, install the tank and backfill.

We also include 1 1/2 hours of unskilled labor to connect drain lines and do finish grading.

This price does not include trenching from building to septic tank or removal of a prior tank. It also does not include the cost of a drywell, sand filter or leach field.

Material Costs

One plastic septic tank, 30 feet of 4" drain line, a few drain line connectors.

Suggested Quantity

One.

Source of Construction Pricing

Based on a few installations done by Turtle Creek Construction.

This cost covers average suburban or rural conditions, with fairly easy access, no tree roots or buried utilities. Add additional labor if there are complications.

Note that plastic tanks can "float" to the surface in wet soils. Be sure to fill the tank with water soon after installation!

Places Included

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File

Comments

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