Question about buying a house with a septic system vs city sewer
I was at my neighbor's cookout last weekend, and he's been dealing with a septic backup for two weeks now, cost him like $3,200 to get it pumped and inspected. But my other buddy who bought a place with city sewer says he pays $45 a month for sewer service and never thinks about it. I grew up in a house with septic and my dad always said city sewer bills add up over 30 years, but now I'm wondering if the peace of mind is worth it. On one hand, septic is your own system and no monthly fees, but on the other hand, you're on the hook for repairs and replacements out of pocket. My neighbor's system is 22 years old and he's dreading the day it fails completely. Has anyone here made the switch from one to the other, and which one do you feel is actually cheaper in the long run?