Sanitary sewer service or lateral cost in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the sanitary sewer service or lateral at a median of $6,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $4,535 and $7,800. That is 127 % above the national median of $2,647. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and January 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $6,000 / EA |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $4,535 – $7,800 |
| National median | $2,647 (+127 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 15 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Jan 2026 | $8,250 | $7,800 | 12 |
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Apr 2024 | $15,000 | $8,200 | 4 |
| Fayetteville PWC | $6,000 | $5,500 | 4 |
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: sanitary sewer service or lateral unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a sanitary sewer service or lateral cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the sanitary sewer service or lateral at a median of $6,000 each, with the middle half of bids between $4,535 and $7,800. That is 127 % above the national median of $2,647. Based on 15 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2024 and January 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 127 % above the national median of $2,647. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.