Septic tank materials
You must decide on the septic tank material in addition to the system type.
Each choice has pros and cons as well as a different price range. We’ll go over each one so you can decide one is ideal for your requirements and financial situation.
In the US, the following materials are most frequently used for septic tanks:
Plastic: Plastic is typically the least expensive septic tank material because it is lighter and simpler to install than other septic tank materials.
Unlike concrete sewage tanks, plastic septic tanks rarely rust or crack (like steel).
Although they frequently crumble under intense pressure, they are generally fairly robust.
Concrete: In the US, concrete septic tanks are perhaps the most common choice.
Although they can endure for decades, they require routine professional inspections and maintenance to avoid significant cracking and other problems.
Because they are so massive, concrete tanks frequently require specialist equipment for installation, which raises the price.
Fiberglass: The most expensive choice would be a fiberglass septic tank. Similar to its less expensive plastic counterparts, fiberglass tanks are portable and simple to install. They are also resistant to concrete tanks’ typical cracking-causing expansion and contraction. Due of its nonporous surface, fiberglass won’t rot underground or support the growth of algae.
Steel: Septic tanks made of steel are no longer used. Steel will corrode or rust, which will cause your septic tank to collapse. In an existing system, a steel tank might be present, but chances are you won’t have the choice to have a new one installed (nor would you want to).
AVERAGE COST OF TANKS MADE FROM SEPTIC TANK MATERIAL
Plastic
$665 – $1,900
Concrete
$740 – $1,800
Fiberglass
$1,400 – $2,000
No matter what material for your septic tank you choose, we can help you, call us today