Palos Park Sewage Line Replacement Costs Explained

When you need your sewer line replaced the first thing you’re probably thinking is, “How much is this going to cost me?”

The bad news is that sewer line replacement costs in the greater Chicago area are about 10% higher than the national average due to the cost of permitting from local authorities as well as the population density and soil conditions, which make this kind of work more labor intensive here than in some other regions. The good news is that the Chicago area is also home to many skilled plumbing professionals with experience in this kind of work, so you are in good hands when you choose a reputable local pluming company like USA Plumbing & Sewer!

Let’s break down what will influence the cost of Palos Park sewer line replacement!

• Length and Depth – As you might have guessed, a break that’s bigger is more expensive to fix than one that’s smaller because it takes more materials to replace the broken section, which drives up materials costs. Additionally, a break that’s deeper underground will be more expensive to fix because it’s harder to get to, which results in additional labor to complete the replacement.
• Material Type – While older pipes may be made of cast iron or clay, newer pipes will be made of PVC or HDPE. The materials being used will affect the overall cost of your project, especially when a large portion (or all) of a sewer line is being replaced. Typically, PVC will be the least expensive and cast iron will be the most expensive, with other materials falling somewhere in between.  
• Method – Some Palos Park sewer line repairs are done using a trenchless method, while others are done with traditional excavation. The approach being used will depend on the location of the pipe, the extent of the break, and the plumbing company’s capabilities. While trenchless sewer line repair is more convenient for homeowners, there are cost factors to consider as well across labor, materials, and equipment.
• Accessibility – The location of the break will also affect the cost because pipes that are harder to get to may require additional personnel to access safely. Sewer lines that need to be dug up from under driveways, sidewalks, or landscaping will also have added costs to restore after the replacement work is done.
• Urgency – Sewer line repair work is not typically something that you can schedule for a convenient time. When a sewer line break happens, it needs to be fixed immediately! Emergency plumbing work, whether it’s the middle of the night, weekend, or on a holiday, will always be more expensive than routine plumbing work that can be scheduled for normal business hours.

Keep in mind, those factors will affect the cost of the sewer line replacement itself, but they may not be inclusive of all the costs that you can incur with a project of this nature. A Palos Park plumbing company doing sewer line replacement may also charge for a camera inspection, which is sometimes done before work begins to determine the exact location and extent of the break. When a camera inspection is needed, that will typically add another $250-600 to the total project cost. However, the plumbing company you’re working with should explain whether that’s needed and be upfront about the cost, answering any questions you may have about the repair work being done.

When you have a problem with your sewer line, give us a call at 1 (800) 674-9130 day or night and we will send someone out quickly to diagnose the issue and get started fixing it right away! We earn our reputation as a top Palos Park plumber one customer at a time. You can trust us with your residential or commercial plumbing needs!

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