Sewer Repair Cost Estimator | Bison Plumbing — Macomb & Oakland County
Macomb & Oakland County

What will my sewer repair cost?

Five quick questions about your home — no plumbing knowledge required. You'll get a realistic Michigan price range in under a minute.

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What's happening at your home?

Pick whichever sounds most like your situation. If a few apply, choose the most serious one.

About how old is your home?

Age tells us what your sewer pipe is likely made of — and in Michigan, that's one of the biggest things driving the price.

How far back does your house sit from the street?

Your sewer line runs from the house out to the city main under the road. The longer that run, the more it costs — a rough idea is plenty.

What's between your house and the street?

This is what a traditional dig would tear up — and exactly what no-dig repair is designed to protect.

Where are you in the process?

This helps us tell you what to expect next. It doesn't change your estimate.

This one shouldn't wait

Sewage backing up into the house damages flooring and drywall quickly, and it's a health concern. Don't sit on an online estimate — have someone look at it today.

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Most homes like yours pay
$7,100 $12,200

What we'd most likely do

No-dig repair
1–2 days · yard stays intact
Traditional digging
2–5 days · plus restoring what's torn up

Why your number looks like this

Estimate spec sheet

Method
Estimated line length
Rate per linear foot
Likely pipe material
Pre-repair cleaning (hydro jetting)
Permit & inspection
Access / restoration factor
Full modelled range

Plain-English answers to what everyone asks

What does "no-dig" or "trenchless" actually mean?

We fix the pipe through one or two small openings instead of digging a trench across your whole yard. Your driveway, grass and landscaping stay where they are. Read the full cost guide →

What is pipe lining?

We slide a soft, resin-coated sleeve into your existing pipe and harden it in place. It forms a smooth new pipe inside the old one, with no joints for roots to get into. It's rated to last around 50 years.

What is pipe bursting?

When a pipe is too far gone to line, we pull a brand-new plastic pipe through the old one, breaking the old pipe outward into the soil as we go. It needs two small pits — one near the house, one near the street. See pipe bursting costs →

Why can't you just give me a firm price over the phone?

Because nobody can see through dirt. Two houses on the same street can need very different work. Anyone quoting a hard number without looking at the pipe is guessing — and that number usually climbs later.

Will my homeowner's insurance cover this?

Usually not, unless you've added a service line rider to your policy. It's worth a five-minute call to your insurer before you schedule work.

Can I pay this over time?

Yes. We work with GreenSky for $0-down financing with low monthly payments, and approval usually takes a few minutes. See specials and financing →

How we came up with this number. These ranges reflect real Southeast Michigan pricing across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County — not national averages. Your actual price depends on what the camera finds: pipe condition, depth, soil and how easy the line is to reach. A camera inspection ($200–$400, often credited back if you hire us) is the only way to get a firm number. All sewer work in Michigan requires a permit and a licensed plumbing contractor. This estimator is for planning purposes and is not a quote or a contract.