Home & Repair, California

Septic Service cost in Modesto, CA

A typical Septic Service figure in Modesto is about $425 per pump-out, close to the national figure of $425.

Typical cost

Typical in Modesto

$425

per pump-out

Fair price range: $250 to $800

On the low end
$250
On the high end
$800

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Modesto. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Tank size
  2. Access
  3. Inspection camera
  4. Repairs found
  5. Distance

Ways to pay less

  1. Pump every 3 to 5 years
  2. Avoid flushing wipes
  3. Keep records
  4. Ask about inspection add-ons
  5. Locate the lid yourself

Septic Service in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Modesto, CA$425
$250 to $800
National typical$425
$250 to $800
Stockton, CA$497
$293 to $936
San Bernardino, CA$438
$258 to $824
Fresno, CA$404
$238 to $760
Boise, ID$425
$250 to $800
Colorado Springs, CO$423
$249 to $796

Other Home & Repair costs in Modesto

Questions people ask

Septic Service in Modesto: what does it cost?

In Modesto, CA, Septic Service typically costs about $425 per pump-out, with most prices between $250 and $800.

Why is Modesto higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Septic Service earn in Modesto, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Modesto close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.