Sewer Line Repair Cost in Texas
$1,100 – $5,600We estimate sewer line repair in Texas at $1,100 to $5,600 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Texas plumber pay is 6% below the national median, ranking 39 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 | $72 | $129 |
| Estimated total | $1,100 | $5,600 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Texas median wage from BLS (2025, $28.77 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 Texas
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $29.45 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| Houston | $29.47 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| San Antonio | $27.97 | $1,050 | $5,500 |
Who can legally do this in Texas
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners regulates plumbers and urges consumers to always hire a licensed plumber.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $23.39 | $970 | $5,050 |
| Louisiana | $30.62 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $1,100 | $5,700 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $1,050 | $5,500 |
Other plumber jobs in Texas
- 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 · Texas 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.