What is the average cost to safely fill an old septic and cesspool system and hook up to an newly laid sewer line in Massachusetts. Our town has a 5k betterment fee. What exactly does that cover? The priveledge of being allowed to hook up ? I figure on average a 40 ' distance from the street to the existing sewer connecting in the house.

Thanks

You need to ask the city what they incudes, but normally that is only the right to hoop up. As for as the cost, I would get three estimates from licensed and insured contractors in the area. The type of soil, amount of rock in the area, will there be root issues and how deep the main is will all make a difference in costs.

I agree that the $5K is probably a fee for the privilege of tying on the city main. That is how you pay your share of the cost of running the city sewer system. As far as filling in the septic tank, why bother?

Of coures it could be how Mark (Massplumber) made his millions.:D :D :D :D

In my area we refer all such questions to the Board of Health in your particular town/city. They have paperwork that clearly delineates what is included in the $5K betterment fee. Each town is sooo different when it comes to these fees.

Then I would call a title 5 inspection company and see what collapsing that tank will cost you. It is absolutely required in most towns/cities in my area to collapse and fill the tank when switching from septic to city sewer. I guess they are worried someone will drive a truck onto property years from now and fall in.. *yuck*.

Never forget you can always ask for references from local plumbing inspector and/or board of health.

Collapsing and backfilling is one price.. digging for new pipe, running pipe and backfilling is another price... reseeding and settling the lawn is another cost.

I am sorry I cannot do better here... just that each town/city has its own rules... you know?

And Harold... you figured me out... I just post here cause I am retired and RICH! :p :p :p


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