Price Guide

Several factors contribute to the cost to repair water well or septic issues, such as severity of the problem, whether it’s an emergency, labor and parts costs, and whether the system has been regularly maintained.

The below costs are a guide to common repair costs seen in the NW Houston area. They do not constitute an estimate.

Price Guide
REPAIR MY SEPTIC PROBLEM
Symptom	Probable Causes	Solution	Typical Cost
Sewage smell	Blocked pipes; full or leaking tank	Professional cleaning	$200–$500
	Full septic tank	Schedule pumping	$300–$600
	Leaking septic tank	Schedule repair	$1,200–$3,000
Backed-up drains or toilet	Full septic tank	Schedule pumping	$300–$600
	Clogged pipes from accumulation of debris or grease	Professional drain cleaning	$150–$300
	Damaged pipe from tree roots	Pipe repair or replacement	$500–$2,000
Clogged toilet, sink or tub	Grease or food buildup	Professional drain cleaning	$150–$300
	Foreign objects	Professional drain cleaning	$150–$300
	Deteriorating or cracked pipes	Pipe repair or replacement	$500–$2,000
Gurgling sounds	Air trapped in pipes due to clogs	Professional drain cleaning	$150–$300
Standing water or wet spots	Drain field failure	Drain field repair or replacement	$2,500–$8,000
	Leaking septic tank	Septic tank repair	$1,200–$3,000
Unusually green grass over septic	Overflow or leaking nutrient-rich effluent	Septic tank repair	$1,200–$3,000
	Drain field saturation	Drain field repair or replacement	$2,500–$8,000
Frequent tank pumping	Increased household water usage	Consider water-saving fixtures	n/a
	Malfunctioning septic system	Comprehensive inspection and repair	$1,200–$3,000

REPAIR MY WATER WELL PROBLEM
Symptom	Probable Causes	Solution	Typical Cost
Sulfur-like smell	Bacterial contamination	Shock chlorination treatment	$200–$400
	Decaying organic matter	Well cleaning and disinfection	$300–$500
Discolored water	Rust or sediment	Install or replace filtration system	$500–$1,500
	Contamination	Shock chlorination and filtration	$200–$400
Metallic or bitter taste	Presence of heavy metals or chemicals	Install appropriate filtration system	$500–$1,500
Low pressure or intermittent flow	Pump	Pump repair or replacement	$400–$???
	Well water level change	Adjust pump depth; install a larger capacity pump	$400–$2,500
Frequent on/off cycling	Water level change	Adjust pump settings or install a larger capacity pump	$400–$2,500
Sediment or particles	Filtrations system	Install or replace filtration system	$400–$2,500
	Well casing crack or damage	Repair or replace well casing	$1,000–$3,000
No water	Well damage	Well repair or replacement	$3,750–$15,300
	Pump failure	Pump repair or replacement	$400–$2,500