Water service line (per foot) cost per linear foot in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the water service line (per foot) at a median of $50.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $27.00 and $150. That is 29 % below the national median of $70.00. Based on 21 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2025 and February 2026.
| Median bid in Illinois | $50.00 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $27.00 – $150 |
| National median | $70.00 (-29 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 21 · 3 · 3 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF ROSELLE | Feb 2026 | $118 | $157 | 10 |
| VILLAGE OF ELBURN | Feb 2026 | $27.00 | $38.50 | 6 |
| City of East Moline Engineering | Apr 2025 | $20.00 | $27.00 | 5 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Illinois, 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: water service line (per foot) unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a water service line (per foot) cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the water service line (per foot) at a median of $50.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $27.00 and $150. That is 29 % below the national median of $70.00. Based on 21 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between April 2025 and February 2026.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 29 % below the national median of $70.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.