How much is it to replace the sewer line in my backyard cuz i think it might be damaged?

Answer 1

Have a camera put through it first. Cost is about $100 USD then you will know where the problem is exactly. Your choice is to repair or replace the line at that time. Repair is about $400 replace is about $3000. Depends on how much repair. If who ever cameras the line will usually not charge if they do the repair so it would be free for the camera not the repair. Use a handyman with references it's the cheapest.

Answer 2

This is a very vague question. It really depends how deep your sewer line is, how much is damaged, where you live and the codes for the county. Their is a lot of ways to fix this problem. To start off definantly run a camera down your sewer line. In doing so you can locate the direction and depth of it. Then upon inspection you can determine which route to take. As long as their is no bellies in the line you can perform a process called trenchless repair. What basically happens is that you dig two hole on either end of the line that needs to be replaced. Then you proceed to pull a pipe through your existing sewer line. The pipe that is inserted comes in sections. However, as you pull it in you fuse the pieces together so it becomes on continues pipe. This is a low disturbance to your landscape and also is low cost. The price is relavent to distance that needs to be replaced and the cost of living in what ever city or state that you live in. Estimate for 2000-5000 dollars.

Now another route that you can go is digging up the sewer line and physically remove it. This is more costly due to the fact that it's more labor intense. Also depth, length, and type of surface come in to play for this process. I would recomend to use cast Iron as a replacment sewer line. As for price this can vastly vary, it can be as easy as a spot repair for 1500 dollars to 160000 to replace the whole sewer line.

Look at what you have to work with as a plumber I much rather do the trenchless repair. It's more cost effective for that costumer and can be done in 2 or 3 days max. It's less likely to be penetrated by roots since it's one continues pipe, roots being the number one enemy of a sewer line. Not to mention it's a lot easier on my back.

Answer 3

Why do you think it is damaged? Did you or someone else dig into it? If you are having drainage problems, roto rooter it out. If it the problem returns, it could be collapsing.

If you dug or drilled into it, you don't need to replace the whole thing, only the damaged portion.

If it is PVC, it is a cinch. If it is another material, and not collapsed, then you can replace the damaged section. Not the whole pipe.

If it is a clay pipe, they cut the section out, replace it with PVC with mountings that fit over the old pipe, and then they cover the fittings with cement.

I have had this done on several of my houses and it works well.

If you roto rooter it out, and it clogs back up roto rooter it again. If it still clogs back up and they are pulling mud out, it is collapsed.

Just be sure they have run the entire line. I have had them run it till they got clog then leave. It clogged back up further out because they didn't run the entire line.

Do not accept what one plumber says, unless you trust him.

My experience has replacement of the entire line from house to alley usually ran $1000 or less. Replacing from under the house to the ally can run $2000, depending on how hard it is to get around and how many outlets.

Good Luck

Answer 4

The camera someone else mentioned is a good idea

however,

make sure you get a copy of the film of your sewer line, that way you can take it to different plumbers and get a second opinion/bid without having to get the film done several times

Answer 5

I agree with using a camera to determine if there is a problem. The prices vary, it depends on the extent of the work that has to be done.

Why do you think it is damaged?