How much does a sewer line clog cost?

• <div><p>Ideally, you might find that you only need to clean the sewer line or remove a clog from the main line. That costs $200 to $300. However, “<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-clear-a-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">sewer main clogs can cost</a> upwards of $1,000 to clear, depending on what is causing the clog, distance from accessible cleanouts to the clog, and whether there is occupied space below the clogged line (apartment buildings, condos, etc.),” says Botelho.</p></div>

How far can an ejector pump push sewage?

• <div><p>Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-grinder-pump.htm">Grinder pumps</a> can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in September 2023
Hired Prominent Plumbing to replace galvanized pipes to PEX as well as total replacement of sewer lines. They were prompt and did an exceptional job. They are the only plumbers I hire. Love them!
MJ Custom Remodeling
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Reviewed in May 2022
Straight forward approach to sewer line replacement.
Brenek's Plumbing
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Reviewed in February 2022
It was a tricky scope of work cleaning out a complex old sewer system but in the end we got it done and all is working and I have the video of the cleaned out lines.
Nick's Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2020
We first called on Saturday night. Gerald was on call & from the description, he suspected it was a sewer line situation. He said he would come if we wanted but it would be OK to wait 'til Monday if we wanted to avoid $200 surcharge. We were glad that he was able to talk us off the ledge. We...
Accurate Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great lines of communication
A1 Plus Electrical & Generators
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Reviewed in August 2019
Experienced a blocked sewer line on a Sunday night that caused 1 shower and 2 toilets to back up. Blockage was diagnosed to be about the middle of the house as kitchen + laundry room + 2 bathrooms downstream of the blockage continued to drain OK. The initial company I called diagnosed the...
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical
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Reviewed in December 2016
30 minutes later my drain was unclogged and he ran a snake 75 feet all the way to my main sewer line to make sure the clog was completely gone. We ran the water for 15 minutes to make sure it was all clear. He was neat, organized, and friendly.
Jeff Kilpatrick Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Charged full price for a 50 percent reduced scope of work. Hired another contractor for second opinion who charged half the price for the same inspection. Picked the second contractor to perform $20k sewer line replacement.
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical
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Reviewed in June 2014
Ricardo and his team installed some pavers and a portion of driveway for me approximately 2 years ago. They did a first class job. So good, that the plumbers were unable to remove the pavers without destroying many of them during a sewer line replacement. The sewer line was located beneath...
Mercado Construction
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Reviewed in September 2011
We hired Dand D to replace our sewer line. They were very responsive and showed up that evening to start the job, this is where the great service ended. Within an hour they had struck the main irrigation line and we had a small geyser in our backyard. This leak continued to be a problem for...
D & D Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Repair Sewer Line questions, answered by experts

Most people choose PVC, or polyvinyl chloride/plastic, for their sewer line material. PVS has many advantages over other types of pipes. Mainly, PVC can resist corrosion and chemical damage, is lightweight (making it easier to install), is budget-friendly, and has an impressive life span (typically around 100 years).

Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a plumber will charge anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee.

The answer may vary based on where you live. Residential sewer lines are generally buried 5 feet to 6 feet under the ground. However, it's not uncommon to see pipes buried as deep as 8 feet in colder climates in order to ensure that piping is placed below the freeze line. Digging depth could impact your sewer line replacement cost.

Ideally, you might find that you only need to clean the sewer line or remove a clog from the main line. That costs $200 to $300. However, “sewer main clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear, depending on what is causing the clog, distance from accessible cleanouts to the clog, and whether there is occupied space below the clogged line (apartment buildings, condos, etc.),” says Botelho.

Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. Grinder pumps can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).

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