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Is $6,000 to dig under the house and remove blockage manually a fair price?

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Homeowner returned from vacation to a sink clog. The first plumber accidentally lodged a vacuum hose attachment in the pipe and then quoted $6,000 for excavation. A second plumber was called for a second opinion and hydro-jetting capability.

Quote Details

Manual removal of a pipe blockage via excavation under the home. - Excavate under the house structure - Manually remove identified blockage - Repair pipe section

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Category

Plumbing

Price

$6,000

Quote Date

May 23, 2026

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