Q.We’re looking to purchase a new home that will need a septic system. How much will it cost to buy and install one?

Installation of a complete septic system can cost $10,000 to $25,000. Septic tank installation requires initial ground tests to ensure the soil is suitable to hold a septic tank.

Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed ...