Pumping
A septic menu with pumping at the center and the inspections and repairs around it.
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septic tank pumping | By tank size | Set your own | |
| Locate and dig lids | When lids are buried | Set your own | |
| Riser install | Easier access next time | Set your own |
Inspections
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate inspection | Written report | Set your own | |
| Camera inspection | Lines and baffles | Set your own |
Repairs
| Service | What it covers | Typical range | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffle replacement | Per baffle | Set your own | |
| Effluent filter clean or replace | Per filter | Set your own | |
| Line jetting | Per line | Set your own |
How septic companies usually price
Septic companies price pumping by tank size, with digging, risers and inspections as separate lines.
Start from your own hourly cost with the labor rate calculator, then check each price against the ranges above.
Where the ranges come from
None of these services has a published range we could source well enough to show here, so every line says "Set your own". Price them from your own hours, parts and drive time with the labor rate calculator.
What it takes to deliver this menu
The starter kit behind these services: vacuum pump truck; hoses and fittings; probe rod and a metal detector or locator; shovels and a lid lifter; muck rake; ppe: gloves, boots, eye protection; hand wash station and disinfectant. The full tools list adds the pro kit and van stock, with maker prices where we could check them.
Turn this into your price list
Edit the prices in the sheet above, print it or download it as a spreadsheet. To use it on real jobs, start a free Koira Office account: your services and prices become the price list your estimates are built from, with signing and a deposit on the same page, and the invoice goes out when the job is done.
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national data, SOC 49-9021 HVAC mechanics and installers, checked October 8, 2026
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates, checked October 8, 2026
- IRS Topic 759, Form 940 and federal unemployment (FUTA) tax, checked October 8, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.