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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Salt Lake City, UT

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $152–$457.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Salt Lake City

    4.8★ (2,454 reviews)

    4.8★ from 2454 reviews

  2. 2.Utah Trenchless

    5.0★ (48 reviews)

    5.0★ from 48 reviews

  3. 3.24 Hour Rooter Connectionz Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

    4.9★ (51 reviews)

    4.9★ from 51 reviews

  4. 4.Drain Champ Inc

    4.8★ (46 reviews)

    4.8★ from 46 reviews

  5. 5.A&B Sewer & Drain Cleaning

    4.6★ (39 reviews)

    4.6★ from 39 reviews

  6. 6.A Plus Sewer & Water

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Drain clearing$152–$457/job
Main sewer line snaking$203–$508/job
Hydro jetting$356–$914/job
Sewer camera inspection$127–$610/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Salt Lake City run about 2% above 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 Salt Lake City, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,639 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling drain cleaning & sewer line.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing contracting requires a Utah DOPL S210 General Plumbing Contractor license, whose holder must be a Master Plumber
  • Utah licenses the construction trades through numbered specialty classifications under the Construction Trades Licensing Act (R156-55a)
  • Plumbing permits are issued by the local building department

License required: Utah DOPL S210 General Plumbing Contractor license

Sources: dopl.utah.gov, adminrules.utah.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does drain cleaning cost in Salt Lake City?

Clearing a clogged drain in Salt Lake City typically runs $152-$457; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Salt Lake City?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Salt Lake City.

Is drain cleaning in Salt Lake City more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Salt Lake City runs about +1.6% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in Salt Lake City after heavy rain?

Salt Lake City gets about 16.1 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 Salt Lake City winters?

With lows near 22F in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, UT?

In UT, Plumbing contracting requires a Utah DOPL S210 General Plumbing Contractor license, whose holder must be a Master Plumber. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Salt Lake City generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Salt Lake City?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Salt Lake City shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $152-$457 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in Salt Lake City?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Salt Lake City runs roughly from April 20 to October 23.