Cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining builds a new jointless pipe inside your old one — no trench, no tear-up. In 2026, expect $80–$250 per foot, with most residential laterals costing $4,000–$15,000 complete.
| Job type | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Spot / sectional liner (one bad joint) | $1,000 – $4,000 |
| Standard lateral, 30–50 ft | $4,000 – $9,000 |
| Long lateral, 50–100 ft | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Under-slab line, typical home | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Commercial / large diameter | Quoted per project |
A liner is only as good as the prep. If a quote is dramatically cheaper than the others, ask specifically how the line will be cleaned and whether the final camera video is included.
Lining beats excavation on total cost once restoration is counted — see the math in our trenchless cost guide. When the host pipe is collapsed or needs upsizing, pipe bursting takes over. And if you're deciding whether the pipe even needs repair, start with the warning signs.
Tell us about your line problem and we'll connect you to one of our qualified trenchless service providers for your area.
CIPP liners are engineered to a 50-year design life, and most installers back them with warranties of 10–50 years. The epoxy liner is jointless, so the root-entry points and joint leaks that killed the original pipe no longer exist.
If your pipe is structurally sound but leaking, cracked, or root-invaded — yes, almost always. You get a new pipe inside the old one for a similar or lower total cost than excavation, in one to two days, without losing your yard, driveway, or flooring.
No. Fully collapsed sections, badly back-pitched lines, and some severely deformed pipe can't accept a liner. That's what the camera inspection determines — in those cases pipe bursting or a spot dig is the right call.
The liner takes up roughly a quarter inch of diameter, but because the new surface is smooth and jointless, flow usually improves compared to a rough, offset, root-invaded host pipe.
Trenchless sewer repair typically runs $60–$250 per foot, with most residential jobs landing between $4,000 and $15,000.
Read the guide →Pipe bursting replaces your line entirely; CIPP lining builds a new pipe inside the old one.
Read the guide →Full sewer line replacement runs $3,500–$25,000+ in 2026 depending on method.
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