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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Greenville, SC

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $120–$359.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Greenville

  1. 1.Chisholm Plumbing, AC & Furnace Repair

    4.9★ (338 reviews)

    4.9★ from 338 reviews

    +18647344690Website

  2. 2.Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air

    4.9★ (277 reviews)

    4.9★ from 277 reviews

    +18643656965Website

  3. 3.One Call Plumbing

    4.9★ (84 reviews)

    4.9★ from 84 reviews

    +18643104612Website

  4. 4.Polar Plumbing

    5.0★ (50 reviews)

    5.0★ from 50 reviews

    +18647298019Website

  5. 5.Ethical Plumbing

    4.7★ (64 reviews)

    4.7★ from 64 reviews

    +18646682156Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Greenville

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

ServiceTypical range in Greenville
Drain clearing$120–$359/job
Main sewer line snaking$160–$399/job
Hydro jetting$279–$718/job
Sewer camera inspection$100–$479/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Greenville run about 20% 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 Greenville, rated 4.9★ on average across 813 customer reviews.

Greenville Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 28
First fall frost
November 10
Annual precipitation
50.77"
Heating degree days
3,287
Cooling degree days
1,643
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.2°49.9°4.11"
Feb33.7°53.1°4.01"
Mar39.8°61.6°4.61"
Apr48.5°71.7°3.61"
May57.9°79.1°3.79"
Jun67°85.6°4.62"
Jul70.4°88.8°4.9"
Aug69.4°87.9°4.66"
Sep61.8°81.1°4.32"
Oct50.7°71.4°3.78"
Nov41.7°61.7°4.15"
Dec34°51.7°4.21"

NOAA station data 1.1 miles from Greenville.

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 Greenville

How much does drain cleaning cost in Greenville?

Clearing a clogged drain in Greenville typically runs $120-$359; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Greenville?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Greenville.

Is drain cleaning in Greenville more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Greenville runs about -20.2% versus the national average.

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

Greenville gets about 50.77 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 Greenville winters?

With lows near 31F in Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Greenville?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Greenville shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $120-$359 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Greenville runs roughly from March 28 to November 10.