Small septic tanks usually hold between 600 and 750 gallons and cost about $250 to $550 to clean. Medium-size septic tanks hold about 1,000 to 1,500 gallons and have a cleaning cost of $325 to $1,100.

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The average septic tank has a capacity of 1,250 gallons. If it were installed above ground, it would be rather hard to ignore. But a septic tank’s work is best done beneath the surface of your ...

Home insurance may pay to repair septic tanks that are damaged by an event your policy covers. Home insurance may pay to repair septic tanks and pipes that are damaged by fire, lightning and other ...