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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Houston, TX

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $144–$432.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Flow Tech Plumbing

    5.0★ (307 reviews)

    5.0★ from 307 reviews

    +18322901192Website

  2. 2.Right Away Plumbing Services

    5.0★ (50 reviews)

    5.0★ from 50 reviews

    +12818965668

  3. 3.Hart Of Texas Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +17133643254Website

  4. 4.ClearPipe Plumbing & Drainage Services

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12819531984Website

  5. 5.Cruz Brothers Plumbing LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18323489859

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Houston

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

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Drain clearing$144–$432/job
Main sewer line snaking$192–$481/job
Hydro jetting$336–$865/job
Sewer camera inspection$120–$577/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Houston run about 4% 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 Houston, rated 5.0★ on average across 379 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

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 Houston

How much does drain cleaning cost in Houston?

Clearing a clogged drain in Houston typically runs $144-$432; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Houston?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Houston.

Is drain cleaning in Houston more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Houston runs about -3.9% versus the national average.

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

Houston gets about 50.63 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 Houston winters?

With lows near 44F in Houston, 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 Houston, 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 Houston generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Houston?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Houston shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $144-$432 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Houston runs roughly from February 3 to December 20.