Sewer Line Replacement in the Charleston Lowcountry area
Expert Sewer Line Replacement
Done by a local, licensed and experienced Lowcountry plumber.
What does Swell Guy Plumbing charge for sewer replacements?
Sewer Line Replacement: Starting at $3500 (typically runs between $3500 – $5500).
Please Note: Every home’s sewer line layout is slightly unique. Our sewer line replacement price range represents our average job costs under standard conditions so you know exactly what to expect before we arrive.
Our $45 scheduling fee counts toward your Sewer Line Replacement
Our $45 scheduling fee counts toward your actual sewer line replacement — no wasted money, just honest plumbing.
Need A New Sewer Line?
Swell Guy Plumbing is a small, homegrown local plumbing company with over 25 years of Lowcountry sewer line replacement experience.
What's the process?
- Schedule Your Appointment: Whether you call or book online, we’ll arrive right on time during your scheduled window. We’ll inspect your sewer line, assess the situation, and walk you through your best options.
- Locate & Map the Sewer Line: To give you a precise, honest price, we need to locate and mark your sewer line from the house to the main tap. We charge a $255 locating fee, which is 100% credited back to your final bill if you choose us for the replacement.
- Get A Transparent Estimate: We’ll provide an initial estimate before any work begins. Just keep in mind that we will finalize this number once SC811 marks the underground utility lines (a free safety service).
- Permitting: Swell Guy Plumbing always pulls the required municipal permits. This ensures your project is fully inspected and approved to meet local codes before we backfill the trench, giving you total peace of mind.
- Expert Installation: We’ll install your new sewer line to exact code standards, ensuring proper grading and installing a minimum of two ground-level cleanouts (one near the house, one at the tap).
- Enjoy Clog-Free Peace of Mind:Say goodbye to stressful backups. You can rest easy knowing you won’t be throwing money down the drain on frequent drain snaking for years to come.
A Quick Note on Landscaping: We’re plumbers, we aren’t landscapers! We’ll backfill the trench neatly, but it will take a little time for the grass to fully grow back.
And some free advice...
If your sewer line lacks the proper slope, avoid trenchless replacement. A correct grade is the most critical factor for a functional sewer system, and the only way to fix a poor slope is by excavating the old pipe and manually laying a new one.
Why do sewer lines get replaced?
The most common reasons why we replace Lowcountry sewer lines:
Old Pipes: Cast iron, clay, and Orangeburg pipes have simply outlived their usefulness. By now, Orangeburg is usually collapsed, clay joints are packed with tree roots, and cast iron is typically rusted out at the bottom with roots breaking through the seams.
Improper Grade (Bellies): Sewer lines rely on gravity to work properly, so maintaining the correct slope is everything. Over time, roots can push sections of the pipe upward, creating “bellies” that trap waste. To put it bluntly: the nasty stuff only flows downhill.
Bad Joint Seals: We frequently see newer PVC lines that should be fine, but the joints weren’t glued properly during installation, giving roots an easy way in. The only way to fix a bad joint is to cut it out and replace it. If it’s just one spot, we can do a localized repair—but if the whole line was poorly glued, a full replacement is usually the smarter, more cost-effective move.
It's Your Choice..
Why Choose
Swell Guy Plumbing For your sewer Line Replacement?
We know sewer lines. Swell Guy Plumbing is your local, licensed, and experienced choice for sewer line replacements. Serving Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, Moncks Corner, North Charleston, and Summerville, we bring over 25 years of Lowcountry plumbing expertise straight to your yard.
Our owner is a lifelong local who doesn’t just sit behind a desk or answer calls from a boat—he’s out in the field solving plumbing problems every day. As your neighbors, we value the opportunity to earn your trust and are committed to delivering expert sewer line solutions at a fair price.
Proudly providing Lowcountry sewer line replacements for over 25 years in:
Frequently Asked Questions
Some common questions we get from customers.
Sewer line replacement requires a permit to ensure the work is done safely, legally, and up to local building codes. The permitting process verifies that your contractor is a licensed professional. Additionally, it includes an official inspection by the city, giving you peace of mind that the job was completed correctly and won’t cause future issues.
Because no two yards are the same, and we want to give you an accurate upfront price rather than a blind estimate. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve learned that sewer lines can do some unpredictable things. If a line runs under a grand oak tree, beneath a paved driveway, or cuts through two neighboring yards to reach an 80-year-old tap, the scope of work changes dramatically. Locating the line from start to finish ensures we give you a precise, honest quote with zero hidden surprises.
First, they are a plumbing code requirement. Plumbing codes typically dictate a minimum of a two-way clean-out near your home’s foundation and a tap clean-out near the property line.
More importantly, clean-outs save you money and stress when a clog happens. They offer three major benefits:
Prevents Indoor Flooding: Removing the outdoor cap allows backed-up sewage to overflow outside rather than inside your home.
Free County Service: If the blockage is located at the municipal tap, the county will usually clear it for free.
Easier (and Cheaper) Access: Clean-outs give your plumber direct access to the line. Without them, a plumber might have to pull a toilet to snake the drain, adding labor costs to your bill.
We completely understand wanting to save on costs where you can! However, at Swell Guy Plumbing, we fully guarantee and stand behind our work. The absolute most critical part of a sewer line installation is ensuring a precise grade (slope). To confidently warranty our work and ensure your system flows perfectly for years to come, our team needs to handle the excavation from start to finish.
No, unfortunately, we cannot. Swell Guy Plumbing only pulls permits for work that our team physically performs. For liability and legal reasons, we cannot sign off on or assume responsibility for unpermitted work done by others.
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