Q.We’re looking to purchase a new home that will need a septic system. How much will it cost to buy and install one?

Installation of a complete septic system can cost $10,000 to $25,000. Septic tank installation requires initial ground tests to ensure the soil is suitable to hold a septic tank.

ASK THE BUILDER | You never ever want to put paint, grease or chlorine bleach into a septic tank. The only thing that should go into the tank is waste from your body and toilet paper.

The septic tank distribution box, or septic d-box, is a crucial component to your septic system. The average cost to replace the septic d-box is $1,175.