Cost Guide

Sewer and Water Line Pricing in Denver

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Underground pricing is set by depth, access, pipe condition, surface restoration, and the jurisdiction the work sits in. This page explains what drives the cost of each service we run, what a quote includes, and what it does not.

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We publish a price range only where we can stand behind it for every property. Where a service shows "call for a quote," the cost depends on conditions we have to see before naming a number.

Denver Sewer and Water service pricing, reviewed 2026-02-01
Service	Price	Priced by
Sewer camera inspection	Call for a quote	Quoted per inspection after inspection.
Hydro jetting and descaling	Call for a quote	Quoted per service after inspection.
Sewer line spot repair	Call for a quote	Quoted per repair after inspection.
CIPP sewer line lining	Call for a quote	Quoted per foot after inspection.
Pipe bursting sewer replacement	Call for a quote	Quoted per project after inspection.
Open cut sewer line replacement	Call for a quote	Quoted per project after inspection.
Water line repair	Call for a quote	Quoted per repair after inspection.
Water service line replacement	Call for a quote	Quoted per project after inspection.
Sewer cleanout installation	Call for a quote	Quoted per cleanout after inspection.
Sewer tap installation	Call for a quote	Our work is quoted per project. Tap and permit fees are set by the authority with jurisdiction, not by us.
Water tap installation	Call for a quote	Our work is quoted per project. Tap and permit fees are set by the authority with jurisdiction, not by us.
Storm drain and site drainage work	Call for a quote	Quoted per project after inspection.

What drives the cost of each service

Sewer camera inspection

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What drives it

Whether an accessible cleanout already exists or access has to be created.
Length of the run and how far the camera has to travel.
Whether the line has to be cleaned before the wall is visible.
Whether electronic locating and depth marking are added to the inspection.

What is included

Camera pass of the accessible line.
Identification of defect type, distance from access, and condition.
A verbal walkthrough of what the camera found and what it means.

What is not included

Cleaning or jetting needed to clear the line before inspection.
Excavation to create an access point where none exists.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Hydro jetting and descaling

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What drives it

What is in the line: grease, sludge, roots, or hard scale.
Pipe material and wall condition, since fragile pipe limits pressure.
Length of the run and the number of passes required.
Access point location and whether a cleanout exists.

What is included

High pressure cleaning of the accessible run.
Cutting heads matched to the blockage type.
A camera pass to confirm the result where inspection is part of the scope.

What is not included

Structural repair of defects the cleaning exposes.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Sewer line spot repair

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What drives it

Depth of the line at the defect, which is the largest single multiplier.
Whether the repair is trenchless or requires an excavation pit.
Surface above the defect: lawn, concrete, asphalt, or mature landscaping.
Whether the defect sits in the public right of way.

What is included

Repair of the single defect the camera identified.
Backfill and compaction at the work area.
Post-repair camera verification.

What is not included

Additional defects found elsewhere along the run.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

CIPP sewer line lining

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What drives it

Length and diameter of the run being lined.
How much preparation the host pipe needs, including descaling or reaming.
Number and placement of access points.
Whether reinstating any branch connections is required.

What is included

Liner installation and cure across the scoped run.
Pre-lining cleaning where it is part of the quoted scope.
Post-cure camera verification.

What is not included

Grade correction, which lining cannot perform.
Excavation for sections the liner cannot cross.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Pipe bursting sewer replacement

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What drives it

Length of the line and depth at each access pit.
Diameter of the new pipe, including any upsize.
Where the entry and receiving pits land and what is on top of them.
Proximity of other utilities inside the displacement zone.

What is included

New pipe pulled through the existing corridor.
Excavation, backfill, and compaction at both pits.
Camera verification of the new line.

What is not included

Grade correction along the run, which requires open cut.
Surface upgrades beyond restoring what was removed.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Open cut sewer line replacement

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What drives it

Depth of the line, which drives shoring, spoil handling, and pit size.
Length of the trench and the soil and rock conditions along it.
Surface type over the line and the restoration standard it requires.
Whether the work enters the public right of way and needs traffic control.

What is included

Excavation, new pipe on new bedding at corrected grade, and tie-in.
Backfill, compaction, and restoration to the standard the permit sets.
Camera verification of the new line.

What is not included

Rock removal beyond what the quoted scope anticipated.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Water line repair

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What drives it

Burial depth of the service and the distance from the leak to the building.
Whether the leak is under a driveway, walk, or finished surface.
Pipe material and whether the failure is isolated or systemic.
Whether the work touches the meter setting or the right of way.

What is included

Locating the leak and exposing the failure point.
Repair of the failed section and pressure verification.
Backfill and compaction at the work area.

What is not included

Full service line replacement where the material is at end of life.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Water service line replacement

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What drives it

Length from the main or meter to the building and the depth of the run.
Whether the new line is bored, burst, or trenched.
Service size, including any upsize for added fixtures or fire service.
Surface restoration across driveways, walks, and landscaping.

What is included

New service line installed and tied in.
Pressure testing and required inspection coordination.
Backfill, compaction, and surface restoration.

What is not included

Utility charges for meter equipment or service authorization.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Sewer cleanout installation

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What drives it

Depth of the line where the cleanout is set.
Surface above the tie-in point.
Whether the location is chosen for access or dictated by the line path.

What is included

Excavation, fitting, riser, and cap.
Backfill, compaction, and surface restoration at the pit.

What is not included

Repairs to defects the new access point reveals.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Sewer tap installation

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What drives it

Depth of the main and the width and surface of the right of way.
Traffic control requirements at the tap location.
Inspection sequencing set by the authority with jurisdiction.

What is included

The physical connection to the main and the service run to the property.
Coordination with the authority's inspection schedule.
Backfill, compaction, and restoration to the permit standard.

What is not included

Tap fees, plant investment fees, permit fees, and inspection fees.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Water tap installation

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What drives it

Depth and size of the main and the service size being installed.
Right of way conditions, surface type, and traffic control.
Meter pit or vault requirements at the property.

What is included

The physical connection and service run performed by our licensed crew.
Coordination with the authority that authorizes the tap.
Backfill, compaction, and restoration to the permit standard.

What is not included

Tap fees, system development charges, and meter equipment charges.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Storm drain and site drainage work

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What drives it

Length of the run, the fall available, and the discharge point.
Depth and surface conditions across the route.
Whether the connection ties into a public storm system, which is a separate approval.

What is included

Installation or repair of the drainage run and structures in scope.
Backfill, compaction, and surface restoration.

What is not included

Civil or drainage engineering design.
Permit and inspection fees charged by the authority with jurisdiction.
Interior plumbing work beyond the point where the underground line begins.
Landscaping design or hardscape upgrades beyond restoring what was there.

Who pays for which part of the line

In the Denver metro the property owner is generally responsible for the service line from the building out to the connection at the public main, and the utility or municipality is responsible for the main itself. The table below walks the run segment by segment.

Who is responsible for the line, fixture to main
Segment	Generally responsible	What that means in practice
Fixture and interior drain piping	Property owner.	Interior plumbing work, handled by a plumber rather than an underground contractor.
Building drain to the foundation wall	Property owner.	Where an interior drain problem ends and the underground lateral begins.
Sewer lateral, foundation to property line	Property owner.	Repair, replacement, cleanout installation, and camera inspection are all the owner's cost.
Sewer lateral, property line to the main	Property owner in most Denver metro jurisdictions. Confirm with the jurisdiction.	Work in the public right of way, which adds a permit, inspection, and often traffic control.
Tap or connection at the main	Authorized by the utility or municipality, performed by a licensed contractor.	The authority approves and inspects. The contractor does the physical work.
Public sewer or water main	The utility or municipality.	Not the property owner's line and not our work. Report main problems to the authority.
Water service line, meter to building	Property owner. Confirm meter ownership with the utility.	Leaks and replacements on this run are the owner's responsibility even though the meter is not.

Responsibility is set by the jurisdiction and by any recorded easement or HOA agreement on the property, so confirm the split for your address before assuming who pays.

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