What moves the price
- •Length and depth of run
- •Trenchless (pipe burst / lining) vs open trench
- •Root invasion severity
- •Driveway / hardscape repair
- •Permit and city inspection
Signs it's time
- •Repeated drain backups across fixtures
- •Orangeburg or cast iron at 50+ years
- •Bellies or major root intrusion on scope
- •Sinkholes in the yard
- •Sewer odor inside the home
DIY vs pro
Always pro — permit, locate, and city tie-in required.
Forecast your specific home
When will yours need replacing?
National medians are a planning floor. HomeScore tells you, for your specific home, the year this system likely needs replacement and how much to put into the reserve fund every month.