Sewer Line Replacement Cost in Delaware County, PA

Sewer line replacement costs $8,000-$20,000 in Delaware County, depending on whether you choose trenchless or traditional excavation. Here’s the complete 2026 price breakdown.

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2026 Sewer Line Replacement Costs

Method	Cost (50-100 ft)	Time
Pipe Bursting (trenchless)	$8,000-$15,000	2-3 days
Traditional Excavation	$12,000-$25,000	3-5 days
CIPP Lining (not replacement)	$5,000-$12,000	1-2 days

Note: CIPP lining is repair, not replacement. You keep the old pipe and line it. Pipe bursting is true replacement — you get a completely new pipe.

What Affects Replacement Cost?

1. Pipe Length

• 50 feet: $8,000-$12,000
• 75 feet: $10,000-$15,000
• 100+ feet: $13,000-$20,000

2. Pipe Depth

• Shallow (2-4 feet): Standard pricing
• Deep (5-8 feet): Add $2,000-$4,000
• Very deep (8+ feet): Add $4,000-$8,000

3. Obstacles

• Driveway: Add $3,000-$8,000 (remove + repave)
• Landscaping: Add $1,000-$3,000 (remove + restore)
• Trees: Add $500-$2,000 (work around roots)
• Under foundation: Excavation required (trenchless can’t reach)

4. Pipe Material

• PVC (Schedule 40): Standard pricing
• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): Add $500-$1,000 (longer lifespan)
• Cast iron (old pipe removal): Add $500-$1,500 (heavy, harder to remove)

Trenchless vs Excavation: Which is Cheaper?

Short answer: Trenchless saves $3,000-$10,000

Excavation Hidden Costs

Traditional excavation quotes often exclude:

• Driveway removal: $2,000-$4,000
• Driveway repaving: $3,000-$8,000
• Landscaping restoration: $1,000-$3,000
• Sod replacement: $500-$1,500
• Tree removal (if in the way): $1,000-$3,000

Total excavation cost: $12,000-$25,000

Trenchless All-In Cost

Pipe bursting includes:

• 2 small access pits (2×3 feet each)
• New HDPE pipe pulled through
• Old pipe fragments left underground (harmless)
• Minimal restoration (backfill 2 pits)

Total trenchless cost: $8,000-$15,000

When Replacement is Required

You need full sewer line replacement (not just repair) when:

• Pipe is collapsed (0% flow)
• Orangeburg pipe (tar paper pipe, common 1950s-1970s)
• Pipe is undersized (need to upsize from 4″ to 6″)
• Multiple breaks along entire length
• Pipe is 80+ years old (clay, cast iron at end of life)

Financing Options

Sewer line replacement is expensive. We offer:

• GreenSky financing: 0% APR for 12 months (approved credit)
• Payment plans: 50% down, 50% on completion
• Insurance claims help: We work with your insurance if you have sewer line coverage

Free sewer line replacement quote: Call 610-803-6851

Service Area

Havertown |
Upper Darby |
Springfield |
Media |
All Delaware County