Costs · Beaumont, TX
Real ranges for the most common septic jobs in Southeast Texas. Callback for a written quote — free.
Costs below are typical Beaumont-metro ranges for 2026. Actual quotes depend on tank size, access, soil, permitting fees at time of application, and whether disposal distances are within or outside the standard transporter zone. Aerobic work is priced separately from conventional work because the componentry and TCEQ overhead are different.
| Job | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tank pumping (1,000 gal) | $310 – $420 | Includes disposal; access < 25 ft from truck |
| Routine tank pumping (1,250-1,500 gal) | $385 – $560 | Common for newer SETX construction |
| Grease trap pumping (150-500 gal) | $225 – $585 | Manifest included; restaurant rates on schedule |
| Aerobic maintenance contract (24 mo) | $375 – $625 | 3 inspections/yr, TCEQ reporting |
| Aerobic air pump replacement | $285 – $520 | Includes labor + typical Gast/Hiblow pump |
| Aerobic spray head repair or replacement | $140 – $340 | Per head, materials included |
| Effluent filter cleaning & replacement | $120 – $260 | Often bundled with pumping visit |
| Riser lid replacement | $185 – $420 | Concrete or plastic; TCEQ-compliant |
| Drain field jetting / rehab | $650 – $2,400 | Preserves existing footprint where possible |
| Partial drain field repair | $1,900 – $4,800 | Section replacement, TCEQ permit |
| Full drain field replacement | $4,400 – $9,800 | Full permit + engineered design |
| New conventional install (rare in SETX) | $5,800 – $9,900 | Only where soil evaluation permits |
| New aerobic install (permitted) | $8,900 – $16,500 | Includes tank, ATU, spray/drip dispersal, TCEQ |
| Real estate inspection letter | $225 – $475 | TCEQ-registered inspector, transaction-ready |
| Post-flood system recovery | $425 – $2,200 | Depends on flood exposure & damage |
Financing: Payment plans are available on qualifying installs and drain field replacements through the assigned licensed contractor. Subject to credit approval; terms and lender partners are discussed at quote time. See our Financing Disclosure for the plain-English version.
Ranges are ranges because five factors move the actual number more than anything else. Understanding them before you get a quote makes it easier to spot whether a bid is fair or off-market.
If you're getting multiple quotes for the same job, compare like-for-like. A quote that looks $600 lower than the next often skips something: disposal fees, TCEQ paperwork, filter replacement, or a warranty on the work. Ask each contractor to write out (in the quote) exactly what is included and what is billed separately. Any legitimate SETX septic contractor will provide that in writing without hesitation.
We coordinate with contractors who quote in this format by default. If a quote you're comparing skips scope details, that alone tells you something about how the work will play out.
Tell us what's going on. A local coordinator answers within one business day — usually the same afternoon.
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