Sewer Line Repair Cost in Virginia
$1,100 – $5,650We estimate sewer line repair in Virginia at $1,100 to $5,650 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. Virginia plumber pay is 5% below the national median, ranking 38 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 | $73 | $131 |
| Estimated total | $1,100 | $5,650 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Virginia median wage from BLS (2025, $29.07 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 Virginia
Plumbers are licensed through Virginia's Tradesmen Program, with residential, journeyman and master levels.
Check a license with Virginia DPOR License Lookup
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48.57 | $1,450 | $7,750 |
| Kentucky | $30.84 | $1,100 | $5,850 |
| Maryland | $31.44 | $1,150 | $5,900 |
| North Carolina | $27.44 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
Other plumber jobs in Virginia
- 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 · Virginia 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.