2006-09-16 17:33:00 · 10 answers · asked by sergio m 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
thats not bad at all. I have heard of bill runnning into the 3k range.
2006-09-16 17:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I'm at, SE Michigan, this is extremely low...I've seen $5000-7000 for diggin up the yard, making the necessary repairs plus an outside cleanout at grade, then refilling the hole. I'd check to make sure exactly what work this bid includes.
Have you had your sewer line scoped with a camera? Is it conclusive what the problem is? Can it be repaired by re-lining the sewer lead?
As for digging it yourself as others have stated, that may depend on depth of sewer line. If your house is on a basement, you're talking a minimum of 8' depth. Then there is soil type to deal with. Sand needs a 45 degree cut edge to minimize the risk of being buried by a cave-in. Clay is just a pain to dig.
If you do have designs on digging yourself, make sure to go to your municipality and check out the sewer tap depth of your specific property. They have these plans from when your area was developed. Please dig safely if you do. Cave-ins are nothing to trifle with.
2006-09-17 06:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by dzbuilder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iyou should do the digging youself or find one of the local kids willing to make a few bucks to do the digging for you...most plumbers do not like to get too dirty.sewage pipe is really cheap and you may be able to make the repair yourself...you local hardware man can usually be a great help with information on the steps that are required...if the break is inside the basement or crawlspace this seems to be a bit on the high sidei would also check with some of the local handymen ,you could save yoursef quite a bit of money this way...
2006-09-16 17:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a bad price. I had to run about 50 ft. of new sewer pipe 3 years ago, it cost me 4k. But they had to dig up the back yard, and it was down about 15 feet, so I think it is a fair price..
2006-09-16 17:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approve the quote but have him furnish a copy of his liability and workmans comp insurance before you sign.
2006-09-17 03:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Motorpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a deal with the plumber to dig it out yourself and you will save even more.
2006-09-16 17:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get and should get 2 or 3 bids on large repairs.
also make sure they are licenced and insured
2006-09-16 17:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than reasonable so much so id ask if they were licensed...
2006-09-20 12:12:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not bad
2006-09-16 17:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by salsa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow - that's a bargain. run with it!
2006-09-16 17:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by HCC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋