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Default Septic tank install - why $5K

On Feb 17, 7:33*pm, " wrote:
I looked around and found that guys with hoes in my area all take
about $5K USD for installation of a 1000 gallon septic tank w. leech
field and this does NOT include the percolation report. * The tank
itself costs about a grand $1K, so let's deduct that. * The job takes
about 1-2 days. * Let's say 2 days = 16 hours. * $4K comes out to $250/
hour. * That does not sound right. * I am sure competitors would bring
the price down. * In that case my question is what other costs are
involved? * Someone told me transporting the material on-site and
gravel costs need to be considered. * Can somebody break down where
does the $5 actually get distributed for a typical installation of a
septic tank with a leech field?


What they charge is justified, bidding is what you need.