A: 50 to 60 years. If your home is from the 1970s or earlier, you are on borrowed time.
A: Yes. Plumbers use shielded transition couplings (banded couplings) to connect new PVC to existing clay lines. It is code approved everywhere in the US. clay sewer pipe repair
A: Weekend/holiday rates can run $400–$600 per hour plus parts. A simple root blockage removal costs $250–$500; a broken pipe repair starts at $2,500. A: 50 to 60 years