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Cracked Sewer Pipe Repair Costs Explained

Broken sewer pipes are a huge headache for homeowners and business owners alike. The cost to repair sewer lines is steep and the time involved in excavating and replacing them is significant. But what can you expect in the way of costs? Obviously, every pluming company will have their own fee structure for sewer line work and the cost scan vary significantly by geography, but here is approximately what you can expect to find when looking around:

The cost of sewer line repair depends on how much pipe needs to be replaced and where the damage is. An experienced plumbing company will typically do a camera inspection that may or may not be included in their sewer line repair fees, adding an average of $100-400 to the overall cost of the project if it is billed separately. Then, typically the repair cost will be about $100-350 per foot of sewer pipe that needs to be replaced. The exact cost will depend on the pipe material as well as the extent of the damage. Iron pipes are more expensive to replace than plastic pipes, and often need to be done in larger segments, making them far more expensive when they break. In some instances, a fitted sewer liner can be used to restore the integrity of pipes without requiring that they be replaced at all. A sewer line repair company can help explain your costs as the damage is evaluated and they get a sense of the scale of the repair job.

It is possible that aging pipes on an older home may be worth replacing at the same time as broken pipes are being replaced to save on future costs as well, driving up the overall cost of the project but likely saving money in the long-run. An experienced sewer line repair professional can advise on what kind of work should be done to protect your home or business plumbing.

When considering costs, do not forget about the expense of repairing your yard after the excavation work is finished. Depending on how much work needs to be done and what kind of landscaping needs to be redone, this can be a costly expense as well. Keep in mind though that if roots infiltrating your pipes was what caused the break, you may not want to replace all the landscaping that surrounded them to avoid future breaks.

Discuss any questions or concerns you have with the local plumbing company you select to do the work and make sure that the explanations they give make sense. 

Additional Resources:
How to Know When to Call an Emergency Plumber
Identifying a Cracked Sewer Pipe
Sewer Line Repair Fees
Do You have a Broken Sewer Line?
Who Pays for a Broken Main Line?
Who Handles Plumbing Emergencies Near Me?
Understanding Emergency Plumbing Fees
The Cost of Fixing Root Damage to Sewer Lines
Sewer Pipe Cleaning and Repair