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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Fargo, ND

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $149–$447.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Fargo

  1. 1.NorthStar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

    4.9★ (353 reviews)

    4.9★ from 353 reviews

  2. 2.Jeff's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc.

    4.5★ (249 reviews)

    4.5★ from 249 reviews

  3. 3.Plumbwise

    4.9★ (109 reviews)

    4.9★ from 109 reviews

  4. 4.A-1 Sewer & Drain, Inc.

    4.8★ (63 reviews)

    4.8★ from 63 reviews

  5. 5.Roto-Rooter Fargo

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Fargo

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

ServiceTypical range in Fargo
Drain clearing$149–$447/job
Main sewer line snaking$199–$497/job
Hydro jetting$348–$894/job
Sewer camera inspection$124–$596/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Fargo run about 1% 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 Fargo, rated 4.8★ on average across 787 customer reviews.

Fargo Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 1
Annual precipitation
25.02"
Heating degree days
8,739
Cooling degree days
591
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan0.2°18.3°0.76"
Feb5°23.5°0.61"
Mar18.8°36.4°1.34"
Apr33.2°55.9°1.59"
May46.4°69.1°3.16"
Jun56°77.4°4.13"
Jul60.8°82.4°3.21"
Aug58.9°81.4°2.67"
Sep48.9°70.8°2.94"
Oct35.4°55.5°2.6"
Nov21.2°36.9°1.15"
Dec6.2°22°0.86"

NOAA station data 4.13 miles from Fargo.

Permits & Regulations in ND

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing in North Dakota is licensed by the State Plumbing Board, which issues journeyman and master plumber licenses
  • A master plumber needs two years (3,400 hours) as a licensed journeyman and must pass the master exam
  • Any job over $4,000 also requires a contractor license from the Secretary of State

License required: ND State Plumbing Board master plumber license

Sources: www.law.cornell.edu, www.sos.nd.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Fargo

How much does drain cleaning cost in Fargo?

Clearing a clogged drain in Fargo typically runs $149-$447; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Fargo?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Fargo.

Is drain cleaning in Fargo more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Fargo runs about -0.7% versus the national average.

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

Fargo gets about 25.02 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 Fargo winters?

With lows near 0F in Fargo, 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 Fargo, ND?

In ND, Plumbing in North Dakota is licensed by the State Plumbing Board, which issues journeyman and master plumber licenses. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Fargo generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Fargo?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Fargo shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $149-$447 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Fargo runs roughly from May 2 to October 1.