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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in New Orleans, LA

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $147–$441.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.Pelican Underground Llc

    5.0★ (26 reviews)

    5.0★ from 26 reviews

    +15044008817Website

  2. 2.Beep Me Plumbing & Heating

    4.0★ (32 reviews)

    4.0★ from 32 reviews

    +15048228349Website

  3. 3.Plumb & Square

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +15043439582Website

  4. 4.National Economy Plumbers

    4.3★ (15 reviews)

    4.3★ from 15 reviews

    +15043223950Website

  5. 5.New Orleans Plumbing Services

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

    +15044751936Website

  6. 6.Smitty’s Drain Service

    4.4★ (5 reviews)

    4.4★ from 5 reviews

    +15043080358

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in New Orleans

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

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Drain clearing$147–$441/job
Main sewer line snaking$196–$490/job
Hydro jetting$343–$881/job
Sewer camera inspection$122–$587/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in New Orleans run about 2% 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 New Orleans, rated 4.5★ on average across 100 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

Permit typically required

  • The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses plumbing work, and plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects over $10,000 require a licence
  • Applicants pass a trade exam and a business and law exam and submit a financial statement
  • A separate plumbing licence must be obtained before the contractor licence is issued

License required: LSLBC plumbing contractor license (projects over $10,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for New Orleans

How much does drain cleaning cost in New Orleans?

Clearing a clogged drain in New Orleans typically runs $147-$441; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve New Orleans?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving New Orleans.

Is drain cleaning in New Orleans more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in New Orleans runs about -2.1% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in New Orleans after heavy rain?

New Orleans gets about 56.77 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 New Orleans winters?

With lows near 46F in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA?

In LA, The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) licenses plumbing work, and plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects over $10,000 require a licence. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in New Orleans generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in New Orleans?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in New Orleans shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $147-$441 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in New Orleans?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in New Orleans runs roughly from January 24 to December 29.