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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Columbia, SC

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $122–$367.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Columbia

  1. 1.Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

    4.8★ (1,139 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1139 reviews

    +18035157753Website

  2. 2.CPS Drain & Plumbing

    5.0★ (415 reviews)

    5.0★ from 415 reviews

    +18033572211Website

  3. 3.Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbia

    5.0★ (76 reviews)

    5.0★ from 76 reviews

    +18032912822Website

  4. 4.Perfecto Plumbing &Gas LLC

    4.9★ (60 reviews)

    4.9★ from 60 reviews

    +18034049984Website

  5. 5.Dr Rooter

    5.0★ (41 reviews)

    5.0★ from 41 reviews

    +18035204057Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Columbia

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbia
Drain clearing$122–$367/job
Main sewer line snaking$163–$408/job
Hydro jetting$286–$734/job
Sewer camera inspection$102–$490/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Columbia run about 18% 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 Columbia, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,731 customer reviews.

Columbia Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 23
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
44.87"
Heating degree days
2,658
Cooling degree days
2,025
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33°54.7°3.95"
Feb36.1°59.1°3.65"
Mar42.6°66.7°4.03"
Apr50.4°75.1°2.96"
May59.3°82.5°2.91"
Jun67.4°88.8°4.11"
Jul70.9°91.8°4.9"
Aug69.7°90°4.85"
Sep63.2°84.4°3.96"
Oct52.3°75.3°3.02"
Nov43.4°66.7°3.09"
Dec35.6°57.4°3.44"

NOAA station data 6.62 miles from Columbia.

Permits & Regulations in SC

Permit typically required

  • Mechanical contracting including plumbing is licensed through the SC Contractor's Licensing Board
  • Residential plumbing runs through the Residential Builders Commission, which holds exam reciprocity with North Carolina and Mississippi
  • Residential specialty registration applies to work over $500 that is not otherwise regulated under Title 40 Chapter 11

License required: SC LLR mechanical contractor or Residential Plumbing license

Sources: llr.sc.gov, llr.sc.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Columbia

How much does drain cleaning cost in Columbia?

Clearing a clogged drain in Columbia typically runs $122-$367; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Columbia?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Columbia.

Is drain cleaning in Columbia more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Columbia runs about -18.4% versus the national average.

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

Columbia gets about 44.87 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 Columbia winters?

With lows near 33F in Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC?

In SC, Mechanical contracting including plumbing is licensed through the SC Contractor's Licensing Board. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Columbia generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Columbia?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Columbia shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $122-$367 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Columbia runs roughly from March 23 to November 15.