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Pierce County · Updated August 2026

Best Sewer Line Replacement in Lakewood, WA

Full sewer line replacement swaps the entire side sewer — the fix for collapsed lines, chronic root damage, bad slope, and Orangeburg pipe. It's the biggest-ticket residential plumbing job, so method choice (trenchless vs open trench) drives the price.

$8,000–$25,000
Typical cost, typical full replacement

Wet-side market range — get itemized quotes before work starts

Call sooner, not later, if:
  • Camera inspection shows collapse, severe back-pitch, or Orangeburg
  • Repairs are recurring — three spot fixes often cost one replacement
  • Pre-purchase on a pre-1960 home whose line was never replaced

Top-Rated Companies for Sewer Line Replacement in Lakewood

Companies whose focus matches this work are listed first, then Lakewood's other top-rated plumbers. Same no-pay-to-play ranking as everywhere on Wetside Plumbing — the formula.

#1 · LAKEWOOD

Elite Sewer Repair

4.5 rating · 16 Google reviews · Plumber
9911 S Tacoma Way TRLR 14, Lakewood, WA 98499
#3 · LAKEWOOD

Bailey Sewer & Septic LLC

4.0 rating · 4 Google reviews · Plumber
Lakewood, WA 98499
#5 · LAKEWOOD

Vinny Boy's Plumbing LLC

4.9 rating · 142 Google reviews · Plumber
5471 Steilacoom Blvd SW B, Lakewood, WA 98499
✓ WA License VerifiedL&I #VINNYBP781CM · check it yourself ↗
#7 · LAKEWOOD

Water Heater Tacoma

Not yet rated on Google · Plumber
11621 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
#8 · LAKEWOOD

Thermal Tech Refrigeration

Not yet rated on Google · Heating contractor
10027 S Tacoma Way g4, Lakewood, WA 98499

Google Business data, 2026-08-07. See the full Lakewood ranking →

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Before You Call

Sewer Line Replacement: Common Questions

How long does sewer replacement take?

Trenchless jobs commonly finish in 1–2 days. Open-trench with street cuts and restoration can run a week. Either way, you'll typically have service each evening.

Do quotes include permits and street restoration?

Make them itemize it. Side sewer permits, city-main connection, and pavement restoration are exactly where five-figure surprises live. Our sewer cost guide lists the questions to ask.

How do I check a company's license?

Ask for their Washington L&I contractor number and verify it at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify — active license, bond, and insurance. Listings above with a green badge are ones we've already matched to an active license in state records.

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