Plumbing
Drains and Sewer: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every drains and sewer job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Sewer Line ReplacementTypical $8,200 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $3,500 – $22,000 |
|---|---|
| Sewer Line RepairTypical $1,804 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $770 – $4,840 |
| Sewer Line InspectionTypical $492 · Plumber · DIY 1/5 | $210 – $1,320 |
| Drain CleaningTypical $32 · Plumber · DIY 3/5 | $15 – $80 |
| Drain RepairTypical $70 · Plumber · DIY 3/5 | $33 – $176 |
| Main Line Clog RepairTypical $121 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $55 – $330 |
| Sump Pump InstallationTypical $1,500 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $3,400 |
| Sump Pump ReplacementTypical $1,500 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $3,400 |
| Sump Pump RepairTypical $330 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $154 – $748 |
| Sump Pump MaintenanceTypical $180 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $84 – $408 |
| Ejector Pump ReplacementTypical $1,700 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $800 – $3,600 |
| Ejector Pump RepairTypical $374 · Plumber · DIY 2/5 | $176 – $792 |
Sewer Line
Sewer Line ReplacementTypical $8,200 · Tier 1Sewer Line RepairTypical $1,804 · Tier 1Sewer Line InspectionTypical $492 · Tier 2
Variants: Trenchless · Pipe bursting · Cured-in-place lining · Open trench
Drain
Main Line Clog
Sump Pump
Sump Pump InstallationTypical $1,500 · Tier 2Sump Pump ReplacementTypical $1,500 · Tier 2Sump Pump RepairTypical $330 · Tier 2Sump Pump MaintenanceTypical $180 · Tier 3
Variants: Pedestal · Submersible · Battery backup