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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Detroit, MI

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $203–$609.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Detroit

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.5★ (1,272 reviews)

    4.5★ from 1272 reviews

  2. 2.Southern Mechanical Plumbing/Sewer Cleaning Detroit Mi

    4.7★ (197 reviews)

    4.7★ from 197 reviews

  3. 3.Detroit Plumbing and Drain Services

    4.4★ (179 reviews)

    4.4★ from 179 reviews

  4. 4.Iron Pipe Plumbing and Drains, PLC

    4.9★ (60 reviews)

    4.9★ from 60 reviews

  5. 5.GlassHouse Plumbing

    4.2★ (94 reviews)

    4.2★ from 94 reviews

  6. 6.Evans Sewer & Drain Cleaning

    3.8★ (16 reviews)

    3.8★ from 16 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Detroit

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

ServiceTypical range in Detroit
Drain clearing$203–$609/job
Main sewer line snaking$271–$677/job
Hydro jetting$474–$1,219/job
Sewer camera inspection$169–$812/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Detroit run about 35% 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 Detroit, rated 4.4★ on average across 1,818 customer reviews.

Detroit Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 17
First fall frost
October 29
Annual precipitation
31.33"
Heating degree days
6,168
Cooling degree days
824
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan20.3°31.4°1.4"
Feb22.1°34.4°1.7"
Mar28.9°44.2°2.02"
Apr39.6°57.4°2.78"
May50.1°68.7°3.07"
Jun60.3°78.3°3.25"
Jul65.2°82.6°3.03"
Aug64°80.4°3.16"
Sep56.1°73°3.39"
Oct44.8°60.2°2.72"
Nov35.4°47.7°2.84"
Dec25.2°35.5°1.97"

NOAA station data 5.04 miles from Detroit.

Permits & Regulations in MI

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and a licensed master plumber must stand behind the company licence
  • A residential builder or maintenance and alteration licence does NOT permit plumbing work, which must be subcontracted to a licensed plumber
  • Local permits and inspections apply on top of state licensing

License required: Michigan LARA plumbing contractor license (master plumber required)

Sources: www.michigan.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Detroit

How much does drain cleaning cost in Detroit?

Clearing a clogged drain in Detroit typically runs $203-$609; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Detroit?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Detroit.

Is drain cleaning in Detroit more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Detroit runs about +35.4% versus the national average.

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

Detroit gets about 31.33 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 Detroit winters?

With lows near 20F in Detroit, 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 Detroit, MI?

In MI, Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and a licensed master plumber must stand behind the company licence. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Detroit generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Detroit?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Detroit shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $203-$609 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Detroit runs roughly from April 17 to October 29.