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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Mobile, AL

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $140–$419.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Adams Plumbing & Drain Company

    4.8★ (608 reviews)

    4.8★ from 608 reviews

    +12514731279Website

  2. 2.Hansen Plumbpros

    4.7★ (504 reviews)

    4.7★ from 504 reviews

    +12512308770Website

  3. 3.EZ-Flow Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

    4.7★ (468 reviews)

    4.7★ from 468 reviews

    +12516613131Website

  4. 4.LT Drain and Small Repair

    5.0★ (222 reviews)

    5.0★ from 222 reviews

    +12514210367Website

  5. 5.Southern Plumber LLC

    4.9★ (87 reviews)

    4.9★ from 87 reviews

    +12514590980Website

  6. 6.All Clear Plumbing & Drain

    4.6★ (101 reviews)

    4.6★ from 101 reviews

    +12517250808Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Mobile

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Drain clearing$140–$419/job
Main sewer line snaking$186–$466/job
Hydro jetting$326–$838/job
Sewer camera inspection$116–$559/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Mobile run about 7% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,990 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling drain cleaning & sewer line.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

Permits & Regulations in AL

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
  • Master and journeyman plumber certifications are issued separately from gas fitter certifications
  • Venting of gas heating equipment is exempt from PGFB certification only when performed by an HVAC board licensee

License required: Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board certification

Sources: pgfb.alabama.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Mobile

How much does drain cleaning cost in Mobile?

Clearing a clogged drain in Mobile typically runs $140-$419; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Mobile?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Mobile.

Is drain cleaning in Mobile more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Mobile runs about -6.9% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in Mobile after heavy rain?

Mobile gets about 65.28 inches of precipitation a year. Groundwater entering cracked or root-invaded sewer lines is a common cause of backups after storms.

Can pipes freeze and clog in Mobile winters?

With lows near 40F in Mobile, exposed drain and vent lines can freeze; grease also hardens faster in cold pipes, which is why kitchen drain clogs rise in winter.

Do I need a permit for sewer line work in Mobile, AL?

In AL, Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Mobile generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Mobile?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Mobile shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $140-$419 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in Mobile?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Mobile runs roughly from February 26 to December 4.