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Septic tank repair in Colchester, CT

Baffles, risers, covers, distribution boxes and the pipes in and out of the tank, repaired to the Connecticut public health code.

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Common repairs
Septic repair prices
Starting prices
  • Outlet baffle, under 24"From $850
  • Inlet baffle, under 24"From $1,069.26
  • Access riser, lid dugFrom $699.24
  • Concrete coverFrom $348.03
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From$348Replacement concrete cover
From$850Outlet baffle repair
From$699Access riser, lid dug
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What is included

Fixed to code.

  • Inlet and outlet bafflesCracked or missing baffles let solids into the leach field. We rebuild them and seal the pipe with hydraulic cement.
  • Access risersCode-compliant ribbed risers with new concrete covers bring buried lids to the surface for good.
  • Covers and safety screensCracked covers replaced, and safety screens installed in existing risers.
  • Distribution boxesTipped or broken boxes replaced with new code-compliant PVC or concrete boxes so the field loads evenly.
  • Inlet and outlet pipesCollapsed pipes between the house, the tank and the field replaced, with a cleanout for future access.
  • Seed and hayEvery dig is backfilled, graded and covered with seed and hay before we leave.
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Starting prices

Septic repair prices.

Starting prices for the most common tank repairs. Depth sets the price, because deeper parts need a machine instead of a shovel.

Riser safety screen
From $226
Effluent filter, at a pump-out
From $100
Clear an inlet baffle clog
From $55
Septic repair starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Outlet baffle repair
Under 24 inches deep
Rebuild the outlet baffle and replace up to 2 feet of pipe, sealed with hydraulic cement.
From$850
Members from $775
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Outlet baffle repair
Over 24 inches deep
Machine excavation to reach a deep outlet baffle.
From$1,187.05
Members from $1,087.05
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Inlet baffle repair
4 or 6 inch, under 24 inches
Rebuild the inlet baffle and seal the pipe.
From$1,069.26
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Inlet baffle repair
4 or 6 inch, over 24 inches
Machine excavation to reach a deep inlet baffle.
From$1,399.20
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Access riser
Lid already dug
Code-compliant riser and new concrete cover, up to 24 inches.
From$699.24
Members from $664.28
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Access riser
Dig included
Hand digging, riser, cover, backfill and seed, up to 24 inches.
From$817.49
Members from $776.61
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Replacement concrete cover
18 to 36 inch
New cover over a tank access less than 24 inches deep.
From$348.03
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Distribution box
Under 2 feet deep
Excavate and replace with a new code-compliant PVC box.
From$749.96
Members from $712.46
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Septic inlet pipe
Up to 25 feet
New PVC inlet with a cleanout, up to 4 feet deep.
From$3,728.67
Members from $3,542.23
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Prices assume grass or dirt. Repairs under asphalt, concrete or ledge are priced on site. Member prices are for Septic Plan and Family Plan members. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. Your technician confirms the price on site, and no work starts until you approve it.

How it works

Find it. Fix it. Seed it.

Most tank repairs are done in a day.

  1. 01

    Find

    A pump-out or inspection shows what failed and how deep it is.

  2. 02

    Price

    You get a written price before we dig.

  3. 03

    Fix

    We repair it to code and test it before backfilling.

  4. 04

    Restore

    The area is backfilled, graded, seeded and hayed.

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Questions

Septic tank repair, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call us at (860) 317-0873.

How much does a septic baffle repair cost?
Outlet baffle repairs start from $850 when the baffle is less than 24 inches deep. Inlet baffles start from $1,069. Deeper baffles need a machine and cost more.
Why do septic baffles fail?
Older concrete baffles corrode from the gases inside the tank. Once a baffle breaks, solids can flow into the leach field and shorten its life.
Is a riser worth it?
Yes, if your lids are buried. A riser brings the lid to the surface, so every pump-out skips the digging.
Do septic repairs need a permit?
Some repairs, like replacing pipes or distribution boxes, may need a permit from your health district. We pull it when it is required.

Membership

Out of sight, out of mind.

Like automatic oil delivery for your septic system. We inspect the tank every year and pump it every other year, without you keeping track.

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  • Automatic pump-out every two years
  • Yearly inspection and filter cleaning
  • Priority emergency service
  • 10% off septic pumping and repairs
  • 5% off future septic installs
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Something failed? Get it fixed right.

Starting-price septic repairs across eastern Connecticut, priced before we dig.

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