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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in San Francisco, CA

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $183–$549.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

    4.9★ (1,171 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1171 reviews

    +14158246444Website

  2. 2.Advanced Plumbing & Drain

    4.9★ (763 reviews)

    4.9★ from 763 reviews

    +14159171088Website

  3. 3.Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning

    4.6★ (114 reviews)

    4.6★ from 114 reviews

    +14158533030Website

  4. 4.One Source Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

    4.9★ (42 reviews)

    4.9★ from 42 reviews

    +14155703646

  5. 5.Precision Flow Plumbing - Sewer Line Replacement

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +14158733774Website

  6. 6.One Source Plumbing and Rooter

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +14155703646Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Drain clearing$183–$549/job
Main sewer line snaking$244–$611/job
Hydro jetting$427–$1,099/job
Sewer camera inspection$153–$733/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in San Francisco run about 22% above 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 San Francisco, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,105 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license
  • Business and Professions Code 7048 exempts minor work under $1,000 in combined labor and materials, and never applies to work needing a building permit
  • Licensed contractors must hold four years of journey-level experience and carry a contractor bond on file with the CSLB

License required: CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for San Francisco

How much does drain cleaning cost in San Francisco?

Clearing a clogged drain in San Francisco typically runs $183-$549; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve San Francisco?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving San Francisco.

Is drain cleaning in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in San Francisco runs about +22.1% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in San Francisco after heavy rain?

San Francisco gets about 20.68 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 San Francisco winters?

With lows near 45F in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA?

In CA, Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in San Francisco generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in San Francisco?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in San Francisco shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $183-$549 for another clearing.