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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Fort Collins, CO

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $143–$428.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Fort Collins

  1. 1.Drain Doctors Sewer & Drain

    4.5★ (171 reviews)

    4.5★ from 171 reviews

    +19702829596Website

  2. 2.Drain Solvers the pros, inc.

    4.8★ (50 reviews)

    4.8★ from 50 reviews

    +19702890971Website

  3. 3.The Drain Pros LLC

    5.0★ (40 reviews)

    5.0★ from 40 reviews

    +19706190724Website

  4. 4.Royal T Rooter Services

    4.8★ (43 reviews)

    4.8★ from 43 reviews

    +19702243700

  5. 5.Clearflow Sewer and Drain Cleaning

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +19708892686

  6. 6.Drain Patrol Piping

    +19704199007Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Fort Collins

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

ServiceTypical range in Fort Collins
Drain clearing$143–$428/job
Main sewer line snaking$190–$475/job
Hydro jetting$333–$855/job
Sewer camera inspection$119–$570/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Fort Collins run about 5% 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 Fort Collins, rated 4.8★ on average across 331 customer reviews.

Fort Collins Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,918
Cooling degree days
569
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.9°44.2°0.4"
Feb20.9°46.5°0.4"
Mar28.2°54.7°1.59"
Apr35.5°62.2°2.06"
May44.5°71.1°2.43"
Jun52.6°80.4°2.17"
Jul58.5°86.6°1.71"
Aug56.7°84°1.6"
Sep47.5°75.9°1.33"
Oct36.4°63.9°1.15"
Nov25.9°51.4°0.76"
Dec17.7°42.8°0.5"

NOAA station data 2.23 miles from Fort Collins.

Permits & Regulations in CO

Permit typically required

  • Colorado licenses plumbers statewide through the DORA State Plumbing Board, unlike its HVAC and roofing trades which are licensed locally
  • A journeyworker plumber needs up to 6,800 hours of practical experience and a master plumber 8,500 hours
  • A state plumbing permit must be obtained before plumbing is installed, and is valid for one year from issue

License required: Colorado State Plumbing Board license (journeyworker, master or plumbing contractor)

Sources: dpo.colorado.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Fort Collins

How much does drain cleaning cost in Fort Collins?

Clearing a clogged drain in Fort Collins typically runs $143-$428; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Fort Collins?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Fort Collins.

Is drain cleaning in Fort Collins more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Fort Collins runs about -5% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in Fort Collins after heavy rain?

Fort Collins gets about 16.1 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 Fort Collins winters?

With lows near 18F in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, CO?

In CO, Colorado licenses plumbers statewide through the DORA State Plumbing Board, unlike its HVAC and roofing trades which are licensed locally. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Fort Collins generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Fort Collins?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Fort Collins shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $143-$428 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in Fort Collins?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Fort Collins runs roughly from April 30 to October 5.