What sewer line replacement typically costs
| House to property line | $14,989–$29,989Depth, length and what is on top of the pipe decide where it lands. |
|---|---|
| Long, deep or under a driveway | $29,989–$49,989More excavation and more to put back. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
When you need it
- Root intrusion at joint after joint on a camera inspection
- The pipe is clay, concrete or tar-paper (no-corrode) and the house is more than 50 years old
- Repairs keep moving the problem a few feet down the line
What changes the price
| Length and depth | Longer and deeper means more digging, more pipe and more time. |
|---|---|
| Surface restoration | Concrete, asphalt and landscaping over the route are often the biggest cost. |
| City connection | Work at the property line may involve a municipal permit and the city's own crew. |
What the job involves
- Inspect by camera, measure the run and confirm the route and depth.
- Arrange permits and have buried utilities located.
- Excavate the trench, or pull new pipe underground where the ground allows.
- Lay new PVC at the right slope, with a cleanout so the line can be serviced from then on.
- Have it inspected, backfill, compact and restore the surface as agreed in the estimate.
- Time on site
- Usually 2 to 5 days
- Permits
- A plumbing permit and inspections are required. Work at the property line can involve the city's own crew and fees.
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for sewer line replacement, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
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Questions people ask
How much does sewer line replacement cost in Metro Vancouver?
House to property line: $14,989–$29,989. Long, deep or under a driveway: $29,989–$49,989. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
How long does a new sewer line last?
Modern PVC with sealed joints lasts for decades and does not let roots in the way clay and concrete pipe do.
What happens to my driveway and garden?
Whatever is over the route is removed and put back. The estimate spells out what restoration is included, so there are no surprises.
Who pays for the part past the property line?
That section is usually the municipality's. Many cities replace their side for a set fee when you replace yours. We tell you how your city handles it.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
