How Much Does Sewer Line Repair Cost in the Greater Salt Lake Area?
Sewer line repair does not have one price, because no two failures are alike. A cracked joint near the cleanout is a very different job from a collapsed section under a driveway. What we can do is show you what drives the cost, give you the real numbers we have, and promise you will know the price before anyone starts digging. Call (801) 930-8000 and we will tell you what to expect.
Step one: find out what is wrong
A price quoted without a look inside the pipe is a guess. A camera inspection shows the type of damage, where it is, and how deep. A standalone inspection with a written report is $550. If you have us do the repair, that charge is rolled into the cost of the work, so you are not paying twice for the same information.
What drives the price
- Type of damage. A root intrusion, a cracked pipe, a bad joint, a belly and a full collapse each call for different repairs.
- Depth. A pipe at 4 feet is a modest excavation. At 10 feet or more it needs shoring, more labor and more time.
- Length of the damaged section. Fixing 5 feet and fixing 40 feet are not the same job.
- What is on top. Lawn and dirt are the least expensive to restore. Concrete, asphalt, a patio, a tree or landscaping adds cost.
- Access. Tight side yards, fences and utilities in the way slow the work.
- Pipe material. Cast iron, clay, Orangeburg and PVC each behave differently when disturbed.
- Permits and inspections where required by the city or county.
Your repair options
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning, jetting or descaling | Roots, grease or scale with the pipe intact | Jetting is priced by line size and buildup; descaling starts at $1,450 |
| Spot repair (dig and replace a short section) | One failed joint or a short cracked section | Priced after inspection, once we know the depth and what is on top |
| Trenchless liner (CIPP) | Cracked or leaking pipe that is still in place | First 20 feet is $4,500; length and access change the final price |
| Full replacement | Collapsed, bellied or crushed pipe, Orangeburg | See our sewer line replacement cost guide |
Liner repair, in plain terms
A liner is a resin-saturated tube that is pulled into the old pipe and cured in place, creating a new pipe inside the old one. It avoids a trench, so there is no torn-up lawn or driveway. It works when the old pipe is still in its original path. It is not the right answer for a pipe that has collapsed or has a severe belly, and we will tell you if that is your situation.
How to avoid overpaying
- Get the problem diagnosed with a camera before you agree to a price.
- Ask what is included: digging, pipe, backfill, restoration, permits.
- Be careful with a bid that is far below the others. Missing scope is the usual reason.
- Ask whether the inspection charge is credited if you hire the same company for the repair.
Ready for a real number? Call Acme Sewer & Drain Cleaning at (801) 930-8000. We will tell you what to expect before anyone starts digging.
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