Sewer Line Repair TeamHow Long Does a Sewer Line Last? Pipe Lifespans by Material
‘How much life is left in my sewer line?’ It depends almost entirely on what it’s made of — and Marlborough’s housing stock contains all of the common materials.
Lifespan by material
- Vitrified clay tile: 50–60 years. Joints are the weak point — roots love them.
- Cast iron: 50–75 years. Corrodes from the inside out; scale narrows the bore over time.
- Concrete: 50–60 years. Vulnerable to chemical attack from hydrogen sulfide.
- Orangeburg (bituminous fiber): 30–50 years — and it’s all past that now. Blistering and collapse are common.
- PVC: 100+ years. The modern standard; failures are usually installation defects, not age.
- HDPE: 100+ years. Fused joints mean effectively one continuous pipe.
Do the math on your house
A 1960s Cape with original clay tile is living on borrowed time; a 2005 colonial on PVC should be fine for decades. Don’t guess — a camera inspection shows the actual condition regardless of age. Call (833) 713-2101 and we’ll tell you where your line really stands.
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