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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Corpus Christi, TX

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $140–$419.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Corpus Christi

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service

    4.8★ (2,263 reviews)

    4.8★ from 2263 reviews

    +13612474540Website

  2. 2.Custom Filtration & Plumbing

    4.9★ (262 reviews)

    4.9★ from 262 reviews

    +13612408466Website

  3. 3.Dwain McCain Plumbing, Inc.

    4.7★ (123 reviews)

    4.7★ from 123 reviews

    +13612416000Website

  4. 4.Owen Plumbing & Drain Inc

    4.2★ (85 reviews)

    4.2★ from 85 reviews

    +13618540881Website

  5. 5.Drain King

    4.2★ (52 reviews)

    4.2★ from 52 reviews

    +13618826969Website

  6. 6.Drain Academy LLC

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Corpus Christi

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

ServiceTypical range in Corpus Christi
Drain clearing$140–$419/job
Main sewer line snaking$186–$466/job
Hydro jetting$326–$838/job
Sewer camera inspection$116–$559/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Corpus Christi run about 7% 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 Corpus Christi, rated 4.6★ on average across 2,793 customer reviews.

Corpus Christi Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
January 13
First fall frost
December 30
Annual precipitation
34.75"
Heating degree days
819
Cooling degree days
3,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan50.6°62.6°2.21"
Feb53.5°65.1°2.53"
Mar59.4°70.7°2.39"
Apr66.6°77°2.03"
May73.7°83.2°3.55"
Jun78.4°87.8°2.76"
Jul79.5°89.2°2.63"
Aug80°90.1°2.14"
Sep76.8°87.6°5.7"
Oct70.7°82°4.29"
Nov61.6°73.7°2.86"
Dec52.6°65.5°1.66"

NOAA station data 7.29 miles from Corpus Christi.

Permits & Regulations in TX

Permit typically required

  • Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which licenses the individual plumber rather than the contracting business
  • License tiers are Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman, Master and Plumbing Inspector, each requiring an examination
  • Licensees must complete six hours of continuing professional education annually to renew

License required: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license (Journeyman or Master)

Sources: tsbpe.texas.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Corpus Christi

How much does drain cleaning cost in Corpus Christi?

Clearing a clogged drain in Corpus Christi typically runs $140-$419; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Corpus Christi?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Corpus Christi.

Is drain cleaning in Corpus Christi more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Corpus Christi runs about -6.9% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in Corpus Christi after heavy rain?

Corpus Christi gets about 34.75 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 Corpus Christi winters?

With lows near 51F in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi, TX?

In TX, Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which licenses the individual plumber rather than the contracting business. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Corpus Christi generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Corpus Christi?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Corpus Christi shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $140-$419 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in Corpus Christi?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Corpus Christi runs roughly from January 13 to December 30.