Here is what my septic tank and leach field cost me

I bought 6.74 acres of raw land knowing I would need a septic tank and leach field installed to the property. Here is what the process cost me working with an Amish company in 2024.

When I signed the closing documents for my land in 2023, I knew it came with an already-drilled well that gushed 20 gallons of water per minute. That was about it. The land otherwise had no electric at the road, no septic, and no leach field. The previous owner had paid for some percolation tests, which he was kind enough to give me at the closing (a “perc” test is a soil analysis that determines how quickly water is absorbed into the ground).

I knew it was on me to find a company that could make this happen. I was overjoyed when the Amish excavation company that agreed to build my barn told me they could also install the septic system for me. I trusted them from the moment they installed my driveway (I break down that cost here), so I knew I was in good hands with something as important as a septic system.

In this article, I will detail what the system and engineered drawings cost me, as well as go over one hiccup we had with permitting from the town.

My septic system is completely permitted, along with the rest of the property at this time. The only permit I don’t hold today is a special use permit, otherwise known as the town’s approval for me to run a business inside my structure. I do not recommend EVER having something like this installed at your property without receiving structural permitting from the town. I just want to be clear on that!

So without further ado, let’s dive into the figures.