Typical prices
| Service | Typical 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Septic tank pumping (1,000–1,500 gal) | $400 – $700 |
| Emergency / after-hours pump-out | $550 – $950 |
| Full septic inspection (home sale) | $300 – $600 |
| State visual loan certification | about $133 |
| Locate & dig up buried lids | $100 – $400 |
| Riser installation (per opening) | $250 – $600 |
| Float / alarm replacement | $200 – $600 |
| Effluent pump replacement | $800 – $2,000 |
| Line jetting / camera inspection | $250 – $800 |
| Drainfield replacement | $10,000 – $30,000+ |
| New septic system | $15,000+ |
Typical ranges for Northern Nevada. Your exact price is given before any work is booked.
What drives the price
Tank size: bigger tanks take longer and fill more truck space.
Distance: rural areas like Palomino Valley, Stagecoach, or Ruhenstroth may have a travel fee.
Buried lids: digging adds labor. Risers end that cost for good.
Timing: emergency, weekend, and after-hours calls cost more.
How to save
Pump on schedule instead of waiting for a backup. Install risers. Keep a record of your tank size and last pump date so the pumper doesn't have to search.
Need a pump-out?
Call (916) 494-8868 or send the quote form. We serve 22 towns across Northern Nevada.
Spanish SpringsCold SpringsLemmon ValleyGolden ValleyWashoe ValleyPalomino ValleySun ValleySouth Reno & Pleasant ValleyRenoSparksCarson CityJohnson LaneRuhenstrothGardnervilleMindenGenoaDaytonMound HouseSilver SpringsStagecoachFernleyTruckee