Sewer Line Replacement in San Francisco, CA
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Best Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Francisco
#1Strong Hire
Total Underground Construction
5Sewer Line Replacement: 90/100
“They installed a 100 foot pipe, 15 feet down with a 45 degree turn. It was an incredibly huge job.”
#2Conditional Hire
Star Rooter & Plumbing Inc
4.7Sewer Line Replacement: 88/100
“Josh and his team came and replaced ALL the pipes with copper pipes, all the way to the street water line. Water pressure has significantly improved.”
All Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Francisco
Total Underground Construction
5·6 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Drove out same night free of charge to make a clogged sewer line…
Joe told one caller exactly how to fix her sink herself with a…
Arrived within 20 minutes for a water-pressure emergency and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Star Rooter & Plumbing Inc
4.7·166 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sewer-lateral and water-line specialty: 2 reviewers describe…
Whole-house repipe with copper (1924 duplex, all galvanized…
Free estimate included full crawlspace inspection + free camera…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
The Plumbing Ministry
4.5·76 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Avoid4.5Google
Strengths
Trenchless sewer lateral replacements consistently called out by…
Late-night Saturday emergency response confirmed by long-form…
Concerns
One Yelp reviewer describes a second sewer lateral job being…
$2,000 charged for less than 30 minutes of work with a contract…
Front-office responsiveness has slipped
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Tech Rich is repeatedly named for 30-minute arrivals and same-day…
8 reviews cite weekend or holiday availability
Concerns
31 of 100 sampled reviews are 1-star
Pricing complaints are concrete
Dispatch communication is a recurring sore point
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning
4.8·642 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Handled warranty paperwork on a water heater repair so the…
Sewer cam inspection led to full cast-iron-to-ABS pipe…
Manager/estimator came out personally during a job to explain a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
The Plumbing Two
4.9·58 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
True 24-hour emergency response
Communication discipline
Repeat-customer trust
Concerns
Finish-work polish noted as weak in one 3-star
24/7 Rooter & Plumbing
4.7·926 reviews·
In San FranciscoGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews (Edwin within an…
Same-day water heater replacement completed in 3 hours…
Weekend / after-hours emergency capability documented (7:30pm…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
JC Plumbing & Rooter
4.9·115 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Tankless water heater warranty work
Final bill came in under quote in at least one case
Teaches DIY descaling
Concerns
One reviewer reports being rudely cut off on the phone after…
Pricing on small jobs can be steep
Smart Rooter & Plumbing
5·27 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sunday and after-hours response
Transparent pricing reinforced
Post-job follow-up — Sam followed up weeks later to verify repair…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Golden Coast Plumbing and Rooter Inc
4.9·17 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Joel quotes from photos and orders parts same-day
21 fast-response mentions and 11 communication callouts in a…
Pricing comes in below competing quotes
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Big Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Rolando often arrives within minutes of a call
Sewer-lateral pricing came in significantly lower than three…
Multiple reviewers describe weekend and short-notice work
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Genteel Plumbers
4.8·407 reviews·
In San FranciscoGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pulled all available crew for an emergency main-line replacement…
Booked next-morning appointment for a stuck-on bathtub faucet and…
Major water-loss leak diagnosis handled patiently with…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews explicitly says 'way overpriced' and 'felt…
Pricing complaint: reviewer called earthquake-valve + water-meter…
Costello's Plumbing
4.9·50 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater leak discovered, contact within 10 minutes, new…
Miguel showed up within an hour of a Thumbtack message for a…
Gary's price for a clogged-tub job came in around 40% less than a…
Concerns
Copper repipe on a 98-year-old house left a mess and required…
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo
4.7·266 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Jordan arrived within 45 minutes on a Sunday afternoon and…
Camera-inspected 67-year-old pipes, scheduled a full repipe two…
Concerns
Customer asked to sign a $550 agreement before any estimation was…
Emergency-clog tech said he would be right back for supplies and…
Multiple 1-star reviews allege a $77 advertised drain rate is…
Hydroworks Plumbing
5·9 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Whole-house repipe work cited by 2 reviewers
Tankless water-heater installs cited by 2 reviewers as 'clean,…
Trenchless sewer-main relining cited as 'zero yard destruction',…
Concerns
Low review volume (9 total Google reviews) plus repeated…
Common Sewer Line Replacement Scenarios
Full Sewer Line Replacement
When the entire sewer line from your home to the street needs replacing due to age, material failure, or extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
A new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking it apart. Minimal yard disruption compared to traditional excavation.
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
An epoxy-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one.
Conventional Excavation
The traditional method: dig a trench, remove the old pipe, lay a new one. Sometimes the only option for severely collapsed lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sewer line replacement cost in San Francisco, CA?
Full sewer line replacement in San Francisco typically costs $3,000-$25,000. Trenchless methods run $4,000-$10,000 on average. Traditional excavation with yard restoration can exceed $15,000. Length of the line, depth, and access all affect pricing.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
Trenchless sewer replacement typically takes 1-2 days. Traditional excavation takes 3-5 days plus yard restoration time. Most plumbers in San Francisco County can start within a week of the initial inspection.
Is trenchless sewer replacement worth it in San Francisco?
Trenchless is usually worth it if your yard has landscaping, driveways, or structures over the sewer line. It costs more than basic excavation but saves thousands in restoration. Ask the pros below for a comparison quote.
Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in San Francisco County?
Yes — sewer line replacement in San Francisco County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle the permit. Unpermitted work can cause problems when selling and may void insurance claims.
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