The short answer
At Drainworks, pumping a septic tank up to 1,000 gallons starts from $446 in 2026. A 1,250-gallon tank starts from $477 and a 1,500-gallon tank from $524. Every pump-out includes disposal, 12 inches of digging, filter cleaning and a written report.
Septic pumping prices by tank size
| Tank size | Typical home | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,000 gallons | 3 bedrooms | From $446 |
| 1,250 gallons | 4 bedrooms | From $477 |
| 1,500 gallons | 5 bedrooms | From $524 |
| 2,000 gallons | 6+ bedrooms | From $606 |
| 2,500 gallons | Commercial | From $668 |
What changes the price
- Lids deeper than 12 inches: from $65 per extra foot of hand digging, up to 2 feet
- Hose runs over 150 feet: from $55 for each extra 30 feet
- Extra mixing for very heavy solids: from $80 per cycle
- Frozen ground in winter: from $299
- A tank that cannot be found or reached: from $99 trip charge
- Same-day emergency pump-out: from $279
Three ways to pay less
- Uncover the lids yourself before we arrive and take $50 off the invoice.
- Book an inspection on the same visit and save 10% on both.
- Join the Septic Protection Plan, which includes a pump-out every two years and a yearly inspection from $24.16 a month.
Why prices vary between companies
Some quotes leave out disposal, digging or the filter cleaning and add them on site. Ask what is included before you compare. Drainworks lists its starting prices and the common extras up front, and a real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.
Written by the Drainworks teamLicensed plumbing contractor PLM.0288824-P7 · septic installer #6174 · updated October 14, 2026
