# Drainworks Plumbing & Septic

> Drainworks Plumbing & Septic is a women-owned, family-owned plumbing, septic, drain and well company in Connecticut, founded in 2017. It serves most of the state from two branches, East CT in Colchester and West CT in Plymouth, and lists starting prices for its services. Final prices are confirmed by a real person before work is scheduled.

## Contact
- East CT branch: 489 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415. Phone (860) 292-0484. Email officealerts@calldrainworks.com. Serves 87 towns in Hartford, Middlesex, New London, Tolland, Windham counties. Page: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/locations/colchester
- West CT branch: 22 Swicklas Ct, Unit 3, Plymouth, CT 06782. Phone (860) 248-6262. Email officealerts@westctplumbing.com. Serves 92 towns in Litchfield, Hartford, New Haven, Middlesex, Fairfield counties. Page: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/locations/plymouth
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 AM to 6 PM; Sunday Closed
- After hours and on Sundays, our answering service takes your call.

- Rating: 4.8 stars from 1,386 Google reviews.
- Licenses: Licensed plumbing contractor PLM.0288824-P7; Licensed septic installer #6174; Registered home improvement contractor HIC.0650272

- Get a quote: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/get-a-quote

## Services and starting prices (2026)
Prices are starting points from the Drainworks 2026 pricebook, not quotes. A real person confirms every price before work is scheduled.

### Septic
- [Septic pumping](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/septic-pumping): From $446. Priced by tank size.
- [Septic inspections](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/septic-system-inspection): From $450. Camera inspection and written report.
- [Septic tank repair](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/septic-tank-repair): From $348. Baffles, risers, covers and pipes.
- [Leach field repair](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/leach-field-repair): From $750. Jetting, D-boxes and new fields.
- [Septic installation](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/septic-system-install-or-replace): From $7,841. Designed, permitted, installed.
- [Soil & perc testing](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/soil-perc-testing): From $1,150. For new systems and additions.
- [Pumps & alarms](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/sewage-pumps-alarms): From $493. Effluent and ejector pumps, floats, alarms.

### Drains & sewer
- [Drain cleaning](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/drain-cleaning): From $448. Sinks, tubs, toilets and main lines.
- [Hydro jetting](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/hydro-jetting): From $776. Roots, grease and scale, with video.
- [Sewer camera inspection](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/sewer-camera-inspection): From $299. See inside the line.
- [Sewer line repair](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/sewer-repair): From $3,431. Spot repairs and pipe lining.
- [Sewer line replacement](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/sewer-replacement): From $6,460. House to tank or street.
- [Yard & foundation drainage](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/yard-drainage): From $1,463. Curtain drains, catch basins, footing drains.

### Plumbing
- [Water heaters](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/water-heaters): From $414. Repairs, tanks and tankless.
- [Leak detection](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/leak-detection): From $267. Found with tools, not hammers.
- [Toilet repair & replacement](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/toilets): From $267. Running, leaking, clogged or new.
- [Faucets & fixtures](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/faucets-fixtures): From $413. Kitchen, bath and shower valves.
- [Garbage disposals](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/garbage-disposals): From $304. Unjam, repair or replace.
- [Sump pumps](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/sump-pump-service): From $199. Replacements, backups and alarms.
- [Gas lines](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/gas-lines): From $515. Leak tests, repairs and new lines.
- [Repiping](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/repiping): From $7,360. Whole-home water and drain lines.
- [Winterization](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/winterization): From $998. Close and open seasonal homes.

### Well & water
- [Well pumps](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/well-pumps): From $1,096. No water? Diagnosed and replaced.
- [Water treatment](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/water-treatment-systems): From $1,012. Softeners, iron filters and RO.
- [Water testing](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/water-testing): From $150. In-house and lab tests.
- [Treatment drywells](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/water-treatment-drywells): From $3,256. Softener backwash, kept out of septic.
- [Water line repair](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/plumbing/water-line-repair): From $727. Well and service lines.

### Commercial
- [Grease trap pumping](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/services/septic/grease-trap-pumping): From $250. Restaurants and commercial kitchens.

## Visit fees (starting points, explained before any visit)
- Plumbing dispatch: from $99 (Waived for members)
- Septic truck trip charge: from $99 (Minimum for the vacuum truck)
- Same-day plumbing service: from $279 (When you need us today)
- Emergency septic pump-out: from $279 (Added to the pump-out price)
- Holiday emergency dispatch: from $379 (Members from $341)
- Outer service area travel: from $125 (Towns past our primary area)
- Estimate visit for large projects: from $125 (Free for members)
- Hand digging past the first 12 inches: from $65 (Per foot, up to 2 feet)

## Memberships
- [Family Protection Plan](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/memberships/family-protection-plan): From $35.99 a month. Everything in the Septic Protection Plan plus whole-home plumbing coverage: yearly plumbing inspection, a water test, waived dispatch fees and extended warranties.
- [Septic Protection Plan](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/memberships/septic-protection-plan): From $24.16 a month. Like automatic oil delivery for your septic system. We inspect the tank every year and pump it every other year, without you keeping track.
- [Plumbing Protection Partnership](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/memberships/plumbing-protection-partnership): $159 first year. A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

## Guides
- [What you need to know about septic pumping](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/what-you-need-to-know-about-septic-pumping): Most Connecticut homes should pump the septic tank every three to five years. Pumping removes the sludge and scum that build up in the tank before they reach the leach field. At Drainworks a 1,000-gallon pump-out starts from $446, with 12 inches of digging, filter cleaning and a written condition report included.
- [How much does septic pumping cost in Connecticut?](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/septic-pumping-cost-in-connecticut): 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.
- [Why septic inspections are crucial for home buyers](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/why-septic-inspections-are-crucial-for-home-buyers): Connecticut does not require a septic inspection to sell a house, but a failing system can cost tens of thousands of dollars to replace. A camera inspection before closing tells you the condition of the tank, pipes and field. Drainworks Level 1 inspections start from $450 with a written report.
- [Hydro jetting vs. cable snaking: what is the difference?](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/high-pressure-water-jetting-vs-cable-snaking-whats-the-difference): A cable snake punches a path through a clog and is the fastest fix for a simple blockage. Hydro jetting scours the whole pipe wall with high-pressure water, which removes grease, roots and scale and is better for lines that keep clogging.
- [Ways to conserve water at home](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/ways-to-conserve-water-at-home): Fix leaks first, then spread out laundry and use efficient fixtures. On a septic system, using less water at once protects the leach field, and on a well it saves the pump.
- [Which Drainworks membership is right for you?](https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/answers/which-drainworks-membership-is-right-for-you): On town sewer, choose the Plumbing Protection Partnership, $159 the first year and $129 to renew. On septic and only worried about the tank, choose the Septic Protection Plan from $24.16 a month. On septic and want plumbing covered too, choose the Family Protection Plan from $35.99 a month.

## Key pages
- Full details for every service: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/llms-full.txt
- Starting prices: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/pricing
- Offers: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/offers
- Financing: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/financing
- About: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/about
- Careers: https://drainworks.nightfox.dev/careers