Alright, here’s the skinny: replacing your entire lead service line from the street to your house can run between $2,000 and $15,000. I know, that’s a range wider than a politician’s promises. But stay with me—it makes sense.
For a typical city home, the average lands around $5,000 to $8,000. If your pipes run through a concrete slab like a stubborn mole, expect to pay more. If your dirt is soft as a puppy’s belly, it might be cheaper.
What’s Included (and What’s Not)
That price usually covers digging up the old pipe, yanking it out like a bad tooth, and installing copper or PEX—the shiny, safe superheroes of plumbing. But beware: the cost doesn’t always include fixing your lawn, driveway, or precious tulip garden. That’s a separate ouch.
You might also need to replace the pipes inside your house. That’s another $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many walls you’re willing to redecorate. (Spoiler: the drywall repair is less fun than the pipe part.)
