Trenchless sewer pipe lining costs a 2026 national average of $2,900, with most projects landing between $1,900 and $6,000, per Angi.1 For sewer line replacement overall, HomeAdvisor publishes a $3,319 average with a $1,388 to $5,323 range, while HomeGuide’s replacement average is $6,000 with a $2,000 to $10,000 average range.2,3 Bob Vila’s $2,914 average and $1,253 to $4,701 range are attributed to HomeAdvisor and date from January 2023.4 The scopes differ: Angi’s figure covers trenchless lining only, while the HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide, and Bob Vila figures cover replacement overall, so the averages are not directly comparable. Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi was updated October 23, 2026; HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; HomeGuide was updated December 22, 2025; Bob Vila was updated January 27, 2023. Your price depends on line length and depth, pipe condition and material, method, access, and local labor.
$2,900
trenchless lining average (Angi, 2026)
$1,900 – $6,000
typical range (Angi)
$3,319
replacement average (HomeAdvisor)
$6,000
replacement average (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $2,900 trenchless lining average; $1,900 – $6,000 typical | Trenchless sewer piping guide (2026 data, updated October 23, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | $3,319 replacement average; $1,388 – $5,323 normal range | Sewer line replacement guide (updated June 19, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $6,000 replacement average; $2,000 – $10,000 average range; $500 minimum, $20,000 maximum; repairs $150 – $3,800 | Sewer line repair/replacement guide (updated December 22, 2025) |
| Bob Vila | $2,914 average; $1,253 – $4,701 typical, attributed to HomeAdvisor | Sewer line replacement guide (updated January 27, 2023) |
Bob Vila’s headline figures are attributed to HomeAdvisor and predate its current $3,319 average.2,4 HomeGuide’s $6,000 replacement average is well above HomeAdvisor’s $3,319, and the two guides do not explain the difference.2,3 Angi notes that traditional replacement also averages $2,900 but says trenchless systems often cost more than traditional methods.1
Trenchless cost per linear foot
| Method (per lin. ft.) | Angi | HomeAdvisor | HomeGuide | Bob Vila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenchless overall | — | $60 – $250 | — | $60 – $250 |
| CIPP / pipe lining | $135 – $150 | $90 – $250 | $90 – $250 | $80 – $250 |
| Pipe bursting | $150 – $190 | $60 – $200 | — | $60 – $200 |
| Spin-casting | — | — | $80 – $250 | — |
| Tie-ins | $60 – $250 | — | — | — |
| Trench digging (traditional access) | — | $4 – $12 trenching; $30 – $70 per cu. ft. excavation | $5 – $12 | — |
| Trenchless boring / directional boring | — | — | $10 – $30 | — |
HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide publish the same CIPP range ($90 to $250). Angi’s pipe lining band is narrower ($135 to $150), and its pipe bursting range ($150 to $190) falls inside HomeAdvisor’s and Bob Vila’s wider $60 to $200 range.1,2,3,4 Bob Vila’s trenchless overall figure ($60 to $250) matches HomeAdvisor’s exactly.2,4 HomeGuide also notes trenchless replacements take less time than digging trenches.3
Related costs and add-ons
| Item | Angi | HomeAdvisor | HomeGuide | Bob Vila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera inspection | $175 – $350 | $100 – $500 | $125 – $500 | $100 – $500 |
| Permits | up to $1,000 | $200 permit fee | $30 – $500 | about $200 |
| Backflow preventer | $150 – $1,150 | — | $150 – $1,200 | — |
| Sewer cleanout | — | — | $500 – $2,000 | — |
| Sewer trap | — | $1,500 – $3,000 | — | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Tree root removal | $60 – $250 per hour extra labor | $100 – $600 | — | $100 – $600 |
| Septic decommission | up to $5,500 (incl. removal) | — | — | $500 – $1,000 |
| Landscaping / surface repair | — | $1 – $25 per sq. ft. | $4 – $12 per sq. ft.; sod $1 – $2 | $100 – $350 basic; driveway avg. $1,750 |
The septic decommission figures cover different scopes: Angi’s up to $5,500 includes shutting down and removing the tank, while Bob Vila’s $500 to $1,000 excludes the cost of a new tank.1,4 The backflow preventer ranges ($150 to $1,150 versus $150 to $1,200) nearly match, and the sewer trap and tree root figures match exactly across sources.1,2,3,4 Permit and inspection requirements are local: the figures above are the published cost ranges, and what a given job needs should be confirmed with the municipality or the plumber before work starts.
By city and by material
Bob Vila publishes replacement cost ranges by city: Atlanta $600 to $2,300, Minneapolis $1,800 to $6,000, and Cincinnati $2,500 to $6,400.4 On materials, HomeGuide prices sewer pipe at $3 to $8 per linear foot for PVC, $3 to $11 for ABS, $2 to $10 for PEX, and $30 to $80 for copper; Bob Vila prices 48 linear feet at $73 to $376 for PVC, $1,104 to $3,600 for cast iron, and $3,954 to $4,265 for copper.3,4
Labor and DIY
HomeGuide puts plumber rates at $75 to $150 per hour; Bob Vila’s rule of thumb is $50 to $150 per hour.3,4 None of the four sources presents a DIY route for trenchless lining or bursting, which require specialized equipment; Angi’s one DIY suggestion is handling the landscaping afterward, with landscapers at $50 to $100 per hour.1
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Trenchless Sewer Line Piping Cost? (2026 data, updated October 23, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Sewer Line? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. HomeGuide — How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? (updated December 22, 2025)
4. Bob Vila — How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? (updated January 27, 2023)