Is $14,500 to repair sewer lateral a fair price?
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My sewer needed to be repaired, and after the initial work, my second bathroom started gurgling. It turned out the company failed to connect the main line to the side line for my added-on bathroom. I'm frustrated with the company and the inspector for this oversight, which cost me an additional $1,500. I didn't know to mention the second line as I'm not knowledgeable about plumbing and assumed the experts would identify all necessary connections. I'm relieved the issue is finally resolved and I can flush our toilets without any worries.
Quote Details
Initial sewer lateral repair using the pipe burst method. The original scope included the repair of the main sewer lateral and associated permits. After the initial work, it was discovered that the main line was not connected to the side line for an added-on bathroom. The correction required an additional permit and extra labor to connect the side line to the main line. - Initial sewer lateral repair - Initial permits: $1,500 - Additional permit for correction: $500 - Extra labor for correction: $1,000
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Category
Plumbing
Price
$14,500
Quote Date
November 13, 2025
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