Abandon existing main cost per linear foot in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the abandon existing main at a median of $25.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $20.00 and $35.50. That is 43 % below the national median of $44.00. Based on 7 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between July 2025 and January 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $25.00 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $20.00 – $35.50 |
| National median | $44.00 (-43 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 7 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Jan 2026 | $20.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| Fayetteville PWC | Jul 2025 | $60.00 | $40.00 | 2 |
| Fayetteville PWC | $18.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: abandon existing main unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an abandon existing main cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the abandon existing main at a median of $25.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $20.00 and $35.50. That is 43 % below the national median of $44.00. Based on 7 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between July 2025 and January 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 43 % below the national median of $44.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.