Sewer Line Repair Cost in California
$1,200 – $6,300We estimate sewer line repair in California at $1,200 to $6,300 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. California plumber pay is 14% above the national median, ranking 17 of 51.
| 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 | $88 | $158 |
| Estimated total | $1,200 | $6,300 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the California median wage from BLS (2025, $35.01 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. |
Cities in California
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $34.19 | $1,200 | $6,200 |
| San Francisco | $37.44 | $1,250 | $6,550 |
| Riverside | $30.73 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| San Diego | $34.86 | $1,200 | $6,250 |
Who can legally do this in California
Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board under the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification.
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Compared with neighboring states
Other plumber jobs in California
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
Sewer Line Repair cost in every state · California home repair guide
Sources
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.