Sewer Line Repair Cost
$1,100 – $5,800A typical sewer line repair costs about $1,100 to $5,800 in the U.S. That covers repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $500 | $2,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 8 | 24 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $77 | $138 |
| Estimated total | $1,100 | $5,800 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the national median wage from BLS (2025, $30.67 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Vila | $1,253 | $4,701 | Sewer line replacement, attributed to HomeAdvisor. Page dated January 2023. |
| Bob Vila | $530 | $2,270 | Street-to-house main line replacement, attributed to Angi. Page dated January 2023. |
| This Old House | $1,390 | $5,320 | Sewer line replacement. Page dated March 2026. |
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Estimated cost by state
| State | Plumber median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28.21 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
| Alaska | $45.15 | $1,400 | $7,400 |
| Arizona | $29.84 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $970 | $5,050 |
| California | $35.01 | $1,200 | $6,300 |
| Colorado | $30.40 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Connecticut | $37.16 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| Delaware | $31.11 | $1,100 | $5,850 |
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $1,450 | $7,750 |
| Florida | $25.44 | $1,000 | $5,250 |
| Georgia | $27.50 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| Hawaii | $37.53 | $1,250 | $6,550 |
| Idaho | $25.18 | $1,000 | $5,200 |
| Illinois | $48.05 | $1,450 | $7,700 |
| Indiana | $36.69 | $1,250 | $6,450 |
| Iowa | $30.72 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Kansas | $31.36 | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $1,100 | $5,850 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Maine | $30.77 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $1,400 | $7,400 |
| Michigan | $38.56 | $1,250 | $6,650 |
| Minnesota | $45.39 | $1,400 | $7,400 |
| Mississippi | $26.67 | $1,050 | $5,400 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $1,150 | $5,950 |
| Montana | $38.44 | $1,250 | $6,650 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $1,100 | $5,650 |
| Nevada | $29.62 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| New Hampshire | $32.12 | $1,150 | $5,950 |
| New Jersey | $37.61 | $1,250 | $6,550 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| New York | $37.26 | $1,250 | $6,500 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| North Dakota | $30.56 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $1,050 | $5,500 |
| Oregon | $46.66 | $1,450 | $7,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.73 | $1,150 | $6,050 |
| Rhode Island | $36.77 | $1,250 | $6,450 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $1,000 | $5,300 |
| South Dakota | $24.82 | $1,000 | $5,200 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
| Texas | $28.77 | $1,100 | $5,600 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $1,100 | $5,750 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $1,100 | $5,650 |
| Washington | $38.96 | $1,300 | $6,700 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| Wisconsin | $39.04 | $1,300 | $6,700 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $1,100 | $5,750 |
Common questions
How much does sewer line repair cost?
A typical sewer line repair costs about $1,100 to $5,800 in the U.S. That covers repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The range reflects parts, job difficulty and local labor rates.
Which states cost the most for sewer line repair?
Labor is the part that changes by state. See the table on this page for each state's estimate.
How long does it take to replace a sewer line?
It varies by job and city. Maplewood, Missouri, for example, says that under its program it normally takes two days to excavate and replace a broken pipe, with backfill the following day and final street paving usually four to six weeks later. Source
Who is responsible for a broken sewer line?
It depends on your city. In Portland, Oregon, for example, the property owner is responsible for the line from the house to the curb, and the city for the public sewer under the street. Ask your city or sewer district where your responsibility ends, and whether you need a permit. Source
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.