A homeowner in San Jose, California had recurring plumbing trouble and called a plumber, who said the sewer line needed to be replaced. The estimate came back at $90,000. In a thread from February 2026, the homeowner posted the number and asked if it was reasonable.
The quote was for a trenchless replacement, which is usually the less invasive, less disruptive option. The post noted roughly $40,000 of the total sat in what were described as city-related line items, a figure that stood out against a method meant to limit that kind of work.
The home has a front-yard cleanout. The homeowner said they planned to gather more quotes before deciding anything…