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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Savannah, GA

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $142–$427.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Savannah

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.8★ (1,170 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1170 reviews

    +19122317686Website

  2. 2.Henry Plumbing Company

    4.8★ (992 reviews)

    4.8★ from 992 reviews

    +19123529827Website

  3. 3.Sunrise Plumbing

    5.0★ (186 reviews)

    5.0★ from 186 reviews

    +19125729234Website

  4. 4.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Savannah Low Country

    4.9★ (77 reviews)

    4.9★ from 77 reviews

    +19126420070Website

  5. 5.Dependable Plumbing

    4.5★ (60 reviews)

    4.5★ from 60 reviews

    +19128981233Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Savannah

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

ServiceTypical range in Savannah
Drain clearing$142–$427/job
Main sewer line snaking$190–$475/job
Hydro jetting$332–$854/job
Sewer camera inspection$119–$569/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Savannah 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 5 companies serving Savannah, rated 4.8★ on average across 2,485 customer reviews.

Savannah Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 27
Annual precipitation
47.96"
Heating degree days
1,811
Cooling degree days
2,458
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.6°60.4°3.69"
Feb41.7°64.3°2.79"
Mar47.6°70.9°3.73"
Apr53.6°77.6°3.07"
May62.1°84.6°2.98"
Jun69.8°89.9°5.95"
Jul72.8°92.4°5.6"
Aug72.4°90.6°6.56"
Sep67.8°86°4.58"
Oct57.5°78.4°3.69"
Nov47.9°70.6°2.37"
Dec40.8°62.5°2.95"

NOAA station data 7.83 miles from Savannah.

Permits & Regulations in GA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing is licensed by the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers under the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
  • Georgia issues master and journeyman plumber licenses separately, with Class I and Class II master licenses distinguished by project scope
  • Licensing qualifications are set by Rule 121-2-.02 of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board

License required: Georgia Master Plumber license (Class I or Class II)

Sources: sos.ga.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Savannah

How much does drain cleaning cost in Savannah?

Clearing a clogged drain in Savannah typically runs $142-$427; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Savannah?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Savannah.

Is drain cleaning in Savannah more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Savannah runs about -5.1% versus the national average.

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

Savannah gets about 47.96 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 Savannah winters?

With lows near 39F in Savannah, 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 Savannah, GA?

In GA, Plumbing is licensed by the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers under the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Savannah generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Savannah?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Savannah shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $142-$427 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Savannah runs roughly from March 5 to November 27.