Sewer line replacement, explained in plain English
Plain answers on sewer line replacement, and a vetted local specialist when you need one. Cost ranges by city, what your inspection report means, and one vetted specialist when you're ready.
Failed a sewer inspection or had a backup?
Upload your inspection report or video. We'll tell you what it actually means and what it should cost in your city.
Prefer to talk? Call the your city line. (800) 555-0199 Mon to Sat, 8am to 7pm local. Backups after hours: leave a message and we call back first thing.
Cost and specialist coverage by metro
Every city page shows how many homes in that county were built before 1975, the era when cast iron, clay, and Orangeburg were standard, plus local soil conditions, permit fees, and whether trenchless repair is available.
Tampa Bay, FL
443,917 homes built before 1975 across 3 counties
Greater Houston, TX 607,678 homes built before 1975 across 3 counties
Seattle and Tacoma, WA 627,187 homes built before 1975 across 3 counties
What sewer line work costs in 2026
| Job | Typical range | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection | $250 to $500 | First step for any backup or home purchase on a pre-1980 home |
| Spot repair | $1,500 to $4,500 | One break, one offset joint, or one root intrusion point |
| Trenchless pipe lining (CIPP) | $6,000 to $15,000 | Line is intact enough to hold a liner; cracks, roots, minor bellies |
| Trenchless pipe bursting | $6,000 to $18,000 | Collapsed or undersized line, but a clear path from house to main |
| Dig and replace | $5,000 to $25,000 | Severe bellies, multiple collapses, or lines under slabs and driveways |
Full breakdown, including what drives a job from the low end to the high end: the 2026 cost guide.
Guides
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How this works
- You upload the inspection report, the camera video, or a photo of the backup.
- We read it and reply with what it actually means, what the fair cost range is for your city, and whether trenchless is realistic.
- If you want a quote, we introduce you to one licensed local sewer specialist we've vetted. Not a list of five. One.
Failed a sewer inspection or had a backup?
Upload your inspection report or video. We'll tell you what it actually means and what it should cost in your city.
Prefer to talk? Call the your city line. (800) 555-0199 Mon to Sat, 8am to 7pm local. Backups after hours: leave a message and we call back first thing.