Sewer Line Repair Cost in Kentucky
$1,100 – $5,850We estimate sewer line repair in Kentucky at $1,100 to $5,850 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Kentucky plumber pay is 1% above the national median, ranking 24 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 | $77 | $139 |
| Estimated total | $1,100 | $5,850 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Kentucky median wage from BLS (2025, $30.84 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. |
Who can legally do this in Kentucky
In Kentucky, plumbing must be installed by a licensed journeyman plumber under the supervision of a licensed master plumber.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $48.05 | $1,450 | $7,700 |
| Indiana | $36.69 | $1,250 | $6,450 |
| Missouri | $32.11 | $1,150 | $5,950 |
| Ohio | $30.45 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $1,100 | $5,650 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
Other plumber jobs in Kentucky
- 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 · Kentucky 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.