Replacement is recommended when a camera shows a collapse, a long belly holding water, or damage at many joints. Depending on the yard, it can be done with a trench, by pipe bursting, or with a combination of both.
Signs you need sewer line replacement
- A collapsed section on camera
- A belly that holds standing water
- Backups returning soon after every cleaning
- Orangeburg or failing clay pipe
- A line too damaged to line
How we handle it
- Plan the routeWe camera, locate and mark the line and any utilities before digging.
- Choose the methodOpen trench where access is easy, pipe bursting where the surface needs protecting.
- Install new pipeSchedule 40 PVC or HDPE, laid at the right slope with a cleanout near the house.
- Inspect and restoreThe new line is inspected as required, backfilled and the surface restored.
What sewer line replacement usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Sewer line replacement, open trench | $3,850 to $9,450 |
| Sewer replacement by pipe bursting | $4,750 to $10,890 |
| Two-way cleanout added | $685 to $1,290 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Clear the path along the sewer route where you can: move vehicles, outdoor furniture and anything stored along the side of the house. It speeds up both digging and restoration.
What we see in Upstate homes
Some of the oldest neighborhoods close to downtown Greenville still have original clay laterals, and a few homes from the mid-1900s have Orangeburg fiber pipe, which softens and collapses with age. When we find either, replacement with PVC is the long-term answer.
Keeping it from coming back
A new PVC line with a cleanout near the house is about as low maintenance as plumbing gets. Use the cleanout for future clearing instead of pulling a toilet.
Questions about sewer line replacement
How long does it take to replace a sewer line?
Most residential replacements take one to three days, depending on length, depth and method.
Can I use my plumbing during the work?
Only in a limited way. We plan the cut-over so the line is out of service for as short a time as possible.
Will the new line need a city inspection?
Most full replacements do. We schedule it and make sure the work is ready to pass.
Areas we cover for sewer line replacement
Plumbcraft sends sewer line replacement crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.