Sewer line repair costs about $2,600 on average, with most homeowners paying $1,100 to $4,100 per Angi.1 Full replacement runs $50 to $250 per linear foot, while HomeGuide puts simple repairs as low as $150.1,3 Prices below are national figures from each source’s latest published data.*
*National figures, not local quotes; Angi’s page was updated July 9, 2026, Yelp’s October 2026, and HomeGuide’s December 2025. Your price depends on the repair method, pipe length and depth, and whether digging, slab work, or street excavation is needed.
$2,600
average repair (Angi)
$1,100 – $4,100
typical repair range (Angi)
$150 – $3,800
repair range (HomeGuide)
$3,000 – $8,000
broken-pipe job (Yelp)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $2,600 average; $1,100 – $4,100 range | Sewer line repair, all damage types (updated July 9, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $150 – $3,800 repair; $6,000 average replacement | Repair by method; replacement $50 – $250 per linear foot (updated December 2025) |
| Yelp | $3,000 – $8,000; $60 – $275 per linear foot | Repair or replacement due to broken pipe; up to $30,000 for complex jobs (updated October 2026) |
The three figures describe different scopes: Angi averages all repair types, HomeGuide spans simple snaking to lining, and Yelp prices broken-pipe jobs specifically. They overlap but are not interchangeable.1,2,3
Cost by repair or replacement method (per linear foot)
| Method | Angi | Yelp | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig and replace | $50 – $250 | $75 – $400 | $50 – $250 |
| Trenchless (general) | $60 – $250 | — | — |
| CIPP lining | $80 – $250 | $85 – $275 | $90 – $250 |
| Pipe bursting | $60 – $200 | $60 – $250 | $60 – $200 |
| Spin-casting | — | — | $80 – $250 |
Angi puts the average CIPP project at about $9,000.1 Trenchless methods avoid most digging but are not suitable for every setup; a camera inspection tells you which apply.1
Clearing blockages
| Method | Yelp | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Snaking or hydro jetting (project) | $200 – $800 | — |
| Snaking | — | $150 – $500 |
| Hydro jetting | — | $250 – $800 |
Yelp notes hydro jetting costs more than snaking but clears the line more thoroughly.2
Diagnostics and common add-ons
| Item | Angi | Yelp |
|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection | $300 – $400 | $150 – $600 |
| Trenching (per foot) | $4 – $12 | $5 – $15 |
| Under-slab work (extra per foot) | $150 – $200 | $100 – $200 |
| Tree root removal | $100 – $600 | — |
| Permits | — | $100 – $500 |
Yelp adds that some plumbers waive the inspection fee if you hire them for the repair, and that excavating a public street for the connection can add asphalt repaving at $7 to $15 per square foot.2 Permits are typically required to replace the drain line from your house to the city system; check with your local building department.2
Related guides
Main Water Line Repair Cost
Main Sewer Line Unclog Cost
Drain Repair Cost: $400 to $1,500 (2026 Guide)
Septic Tank Repair Cost
Trenchless Sewer Line Cost
Hydro Jetting Cost
Sewer Line Replacement Cost
Drain Cleaning Cost
Septic Tank Pumping Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — Sewer Line Replacement or Repair Costs
2. Yelp — Cost of Sewer Services (updated October 2026)
3. HomeGuide — Sewer Line Replacement Cost (2026)