Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Mar 07, 2013 12:10 pm I think we've been ripped off in this area of our build. When we first started we had to chose between a soakage trench/pit system or the enviro cycle septic system. We were told there was a $10,000 allowance in the quote for the more expensive systems (like the enviro cycle). We were told picking the soakage trench would save us quite a chunk of money in this area. When I got the stage payment I was shocked to see, that not only had the septic system cost all of the $10,000 but they were charging an extra $500 on top of the $10,000! It should not of cost this much surely? I've had one excavator tell me he could of done it for $3,000 (but he is known to exaggerate). Could use some help here. Build thread : /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60288 Re: Soakage Trenches - How much should they cost? 2Mar 07, 2013 5:34 pm Anybody? I've just received the final payment and they haven't fixed the cost. I need to know where I stand before paying them. Build thread : /viewtopic.php?f=31&t=60288 Re: Soakage Trenches - How much should they cost? 3Mar 08, 2013 9:52 pm Sounds like you've been had. We had an envirocycle at our last place and it cost exactly $10k including installation and pipework from the slab to the tank. The septic/soakage system is just a plastic, or concrete tank, with trenches filled with blue metal. It may take a bit more time to install or dig out but the end result should literally be half the price. Re: Soakage Trenches - How much should they cost? 4Mar 08, 2013 10:06 pm Just had a Filtrex septic system installed this week in WA and with a 3200L main tank and a 1200L secondary tank with a pump and 2X 20M leech or soakage trenches the total cost with the application fees was 14K. All excavation is in sand. Hope this helps. Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 7216 |