Neglected septic systems eventually fail, causing sewage to back up into your home or surface in your yard. This creates serious health hazards, property damage, and repair costs that often exceed $10,000-20,000 for complete system replacement.
Accumulated solids that aren’t pumped out regularly clog your drain field, the most expensive component to replace. Once your drain field fails, you’re looking at excavation, new pipes, and often soil replacement across a large area of your property.
Beyond the financial cost, septic system failures can contaminate groundwater, create legal liability issues with neighbors, and make your property difficult to sell. Regular maintenance prevents these problems and extends your system’s life by decades.