When repair is no longer the right answer
Sewage Line Replacement
Get a straight answer on whether your line needs replacing. Get a Free Estimate
When repair is no longer the right answer
Get a straight answer on whether your line needs replacing. Get a Free Estimate
Some sewer lines reach a point where another spot repair does not make sense. Clay tile with failed joints every few feet, Orangeburg pipe that has gone oval and is delaminating, cast iron that has rusted through along the bottom, or a line that has collapsed in more than one place: these are replacement jobs. Sewage line replacement puts in a new PVC or HDPE lateral from the house to the public main so the property has a sewer that will last decades instead of one that gets patched every year.
Replacement can be done two ways. Open-trench replacement excavates the full run and is the right choice when the line is shallow, the surface is easy to restore, or the pipe path needs to change. Pipe bursting pulls the new line through the old path from two small pits and is usually preferred in Kansas City, KS where laterals run deep under driveways, sidewalks, and street parkways. We handle the permit with the city or the Unified Government, coordinate the tap at the main, and restore the surface.
Replacement is the right recommendation when the line's condition makes further repairs a poor investment.
When the camera shows cracks, scale, or failed joints throughout rather than in one spot, replacing the run costs less than repairing it piece by piece.
Orangeburg pipe has reached the end of its life everywhere it was installed. Badly settled clay tile with multiple offsets is in the same category.
More than one collapsed section usually means the rest of the pipe is close behind.
A line that has been cut for roots year after year has joints open along its length. Sealing them all is a replacement or a full liner.
If you have paid for the same line three times, the fourth payment should buy a new one.
| Service | Estimated Cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Partial replacement, one section | $3,000–$7,500 | $5,250 |
| Full open-trench replacement | $6,000–$18,000 | $12,000 |
| Full replacement by pipe bursting | $8,000–$25,000+ | $16,000 |
Planning ranges only. Length, depth, tap location, surface restoration, permits, and whether the path crosses a street or sidewalk change the final cost substantially. Written estimate after inspection.
We show you the camera footage that justifies replacing the line. If a repair or liner would hold, we say so.
Open trench and pipe bursting, chosen by what your property needs rather than by what is easiest for us.
Right-of-way permits, utility locates, the tap at the main, and surface restoration are part of the job, not a surprise afterward.
If your sewer line has been repaired more than once, get a straight opinion on whether replacing it is the better investment.
Free — no obligations
A full camera inspection documents why the line needs replacing and maps its route and depth.
We pull the permit, call in utility locates, and schedule any right-of-way work with the city.
The old line is trenched out or burst in place and the new PVC or HDPE lateral is installed at proper grade.
The new line is tied to the house and the main, and the city inspection is completed before backfill.
Trenches are compacted in lifts to prevent settling, and lawn, concrete, or asphalt is restored as agreed.