Basic
$440 – $1,174 per project
Schedule 40 PVC drain sized for the fixture, glued fittings, sloped 1/4 in. per ft, strapped at code spacing, tied in with a new wye, leak-tested
How Much Does Install Drain Line Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Run one new PVC/ABS drain line (up to ~30 ft) from a fixture to the existing main drain inside walls/floor, connect and leak test; surface repair extra.
Install Drain Line in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $518 to $1,381 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Drain Line in Chicago, Illinois
$518 – $1,381
per projectPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install drain line.
National average: $450 – $1,200 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$518 – $1,381 per project
Schedule 40 PVC drain sized for the fixture, long-sweep fittings, pipe hangers at spacing, accessible cleanout, leak-tested
Premium
$647 – $1,726 per project
Schedule 40 PVC drain with sound-dampening wrap in living-space walls, long-sweep fittings, hangers, cleanout, full water test of the run
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $217 – $578 | job |
| Labor | labor | $205 – $546 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $58 – $154 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $39 – $103 | job |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($202.50-$540.00 per project)
- Labor ($157.50-$420.00 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($54.00-$144.00 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($36.00-$96.00 per project)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Drain Line, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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