Sewer Line Repair Cost in District of Columbia
$1,450 – $7,750We estimate sewer line repair in District of Columbia at $1,450 to $7,750 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. District of Columbia plumber pay is 58% above the national median, ranking 1 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 | $121 | $219 |
| Estimated total | $1,450 | $7,750 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the District of Columbia median wage from BLS (2025, $48.57 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 District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $34.55 | $1,200 | $6,250 |
Who can legally do this in District of Columbia
The DC Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers. DC is a single jurisdiction, so this is a District-level license.
Check a license with SCOUT, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Compared with neighboring states
Other plumber jobs in District of Columbia
- 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 · District of Columbia 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.