You're Switching from Housecall Pro.
Here's Why Septic Service Operators Choose Nexa.

Housecall Pro
$99/mo
$1,188/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 2.8 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Housecall Pro after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified septic service operator, former Housecall Pro customer

The Bottom Line

Septic Service Operators on Housecall Pro pay $99/month — $1,188/year. Over three years, that's $3,986. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 2.8 months. The median septic service operator earns $55,000/year, so Housecall Pro's annual cost is roughly 2.2% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$55,000
Median septic service operator income
1.8%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
2.8 mo
Break-even vs Housecall Pro
$3,707
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What Housecall Pro Is Costing You

The Damage

Housecall Pro monthly $99/mo
Annual drain $1,188/yr
Year 2 (11.4% SaaS inflation) $1,323
Year 3 $1,474
3-year total $3,986

That's $3,986 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Housecall Pro subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Septic Service Operators Leave Housecall Pro

Add-on model creates 30-50% cost creep
Per-user fees ($35/month) scale fast
Basic plan missing QuickBooks integration
Payment processing fees (2.99%) are high
No job costing functionality
Cost creep from paid add-ons is the single most common reason businesses stop using Housecall Pro.
If you have a team of 10, you're paying $299 base plus $315 for 9 additional users. That's $614/month.
The add-on model creates a slow bleed that catches people off guard.
Septic Service Operators are leaving Housecall Pro every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Septic Service Operators

You pumped 4 tanks today: 3 routine ($350-$450 each) and 1 emergency backup ($550). Disposal site fee: $75 per load (4 loads today = $300). Fuel for the pump truck: $120. Your pump truck payment is $2,200/month and maintenance averages $800/month. Revenue today: $1,700. Costs today: $420. But your truck costs $3,000/month regardless. You have 200 customers who should be reminded to pump every 3 years — that reminder system is a file cabinet of index cards.

Septic Service Operators face unique challenges: Pump truck maintenance is extremely expensive ($10K+ annually). Disposal site fees per load eat into margins. Recurring service reminders (pump every 3-5 years) need CRM. Emergency calls for backups at all hours. On top of all that, Housecall Pro charges $99/month ($1,188/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median septic service operator earns $55,000/year. Software at $1,188/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Pump truck is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Housecall Pro is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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"I was paying Housecall Pro $99/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $3,986 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Septic service operator business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Housecall Pro Nexa
Invoicing
Scheduling
CRM
Time Tracking
Full Accounting ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management
Price $99/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $3,986 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most septic service operators are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Settings → export customers, job history, and invoices as CSV files.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your customer list and service categories.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 2 weeks. Transition dispatching and booking to Nexa.

4

Cancel Housecall Pro

Cancel subscription (check for early termination fees). Download all records.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Housecall Pro when you're confident. Zero risk.

What septic service operators actually deal with

A day in the life of a septic service operator

You pumped 4 tanks today: 3 routine ($350-$450 each) and 1 emergency backup ($550). Disposal site fee: $75 per load (4 loads today = $300). Fuel for the pump truck: $120. Your pump truck payment is $2,200/month and maintenance averages $800/month. Revenue today: $1,700. Costs today: $420. But your truck costs $3,000/month regardless. You have 200 customers who should be reminded to pump every 3 years — that reminder system is a file cabinet of index cards.

The tools a working septic service operator actually owns

Why septic service operators leave the big platforms

Where septic service operators actually talk shop

Local septic service operators on Nexa

Real septic service operators near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a septic service operator? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every septic service operator on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Housecall Pro replacement for septic service operators?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Housecall Pro may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Housecall Pro is $99/month — that's $3,986 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Housecall Pro data?

Export your data from Housecall Pro as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Septic Service Operators in Norman

The average solo operator there spends about $2,160/year on software — and septic service operator face their own version of that math. OK state licensing requirements apply.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Norman metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Septic Service Operators run into with Housecall Pro, and what Nexa does instead.

Housecall Pro gapNo QuickBooks on Basic plan
NexaEverything in $279 — no tiers, no locked features.
Housecall Pro gapNo built-in route optimization
NexaBuilt into Nexa’s $279 once purchase — no separate add-on.
Housecall Pro gapLimited reporting on lower tiers
NexaEverything in $279 — no tiers, no locked features.

Where Septic Service Operators Talk Shop

If you want to compare notes or see how other septic service operators are running their tools, here's where the conversation happens.

Reddit
r/septic, r/Plumbing, r/sweatystartup
Forums
Pumper Magazine Forum
YouTube
Septic Business Tips
"Housecall Pro raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Septic service operator, switched from Housecall Pro

Stop Losing $1,188/Year to Housecall Pro

$3,986 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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