Is a Septic to Sewer Conversion Worth the Investment?

July 24th, 2017 Posted in Sewer-Septic Service and Installation
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Do you have a home with a septic system that could be converted to city sewer? Many neighborhoods that once were septic-only residences now have access to city sewer, especially if new housing developments have been added in the area. While converting to a sewer system from septic may have a substantial initial cost, it may be worth the investment for some home owners. Here are a few benefits that may make it worth your while:

  • Less maintenance. Septic systems do require periodic maintenance that can be annoying and time consuming for homeowners. Annual service, equipment repairs, pumping and other maintenance take time and money to keep up.
  • Lower costs. While you may pay a monthly fee for sewer service, it is usually much less expensive in the long run. A major septic issue or failure could cost as much as a conversion.
  • Sewer systems are much simpler to use than a septic system and have less problems. Sewer systems tend to be more forgiving when it comes to what goes down your drains since the waste is treated at a large, professional facility.
  • Added value to your home. If you will be selling your home in the future, converting to a sewer from a septic system can bolster the price of your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers. A home on a sewer system will usually sell for more than a comparable home in the same area on a septic system.

If you have been considering converting to a sewer system, talk to your local sewer service company about the advantages and pricing in your area. It may be worth the investment into your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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Septic Tank to Sewer System Conversion

August 2nd, 2014 Posted in Sewer-Septic Service and Installation
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Many people did not have the option of choosing a septic tank over a sewer system when they bought or built their house. Moving into an established neighborhood or subdivision, the choice had previously been made for them. However, there are problems that can arise from being on a septic tank – frequent need for pumping, over-draining into the yard or “leaching area,” and back-ups in the plumbing are common complaints. But as the local area surrounding neighborhoods develop, publicly maintained sewer systems are expanding and are accessible to homeowners who wish to convert from their septic tank to the sewer system.

Making the decision to convert to a sewer system is not a choice that should be made lightly. Septic to sewer conversions can be quite expensive. Unless a citywide mandate has been released making a conversion necessary, homeowners will be expected to pay the cost of the conversion. A septic to sewer conversion can cost anywhere from $3000-$10,000, and there is also a monthly fee that must be paid as the sewer system is a publically maintained system.

While the upfront cost may be overwhelming, the sewer system is designed to work indefinitely. A septic tank requires regular pumping to stay in good working order, and the leaching area must also be designed and cared for regularly. Both the septic tank and leach area must be replaced every 20-30 years, which requires a lot of work and also a lot of money at the time. For some, it comes down to deciding on when they want to put up the money to take care of the waste issue of their home. For many, though, converting to a sewer system is a no-brainer. A sewer system generally increases the value of a home because of the maintenance free aspect, and that is usually music to the ears.

Posted on behalf of Metro Septic and Plumbing

 

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