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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Virginia Beach, VA

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $146–$437.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Virginia Beach

  1. 1.A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters

    4.8★ (5,164 reviews)

    4.8★ from 5164 reviews

    +17575057165Website

  2. 2.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.8★ (2,292 reviews)

    4.8★ from 2292 reviews

    +17576034078Website

  3. 3.Atomic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Corporation

    4.8★ (1,724 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1724 reviews

    +17574483620Website

  4. 4.Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach

    4.9★ (1,436 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1436 reviews

    +17576944625Website

  5. 5.Jim Bertolino & Son Plumbing and Drain Service Inc.

    4.8★ (477 reviews)

    4.8★ from 477 reviews

    +17573402040Website

  6. 6.A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters

    4.9★ (273 reviews)

    4.9★ from 273 reviews

    +17575510625Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Virginia Beach

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

ServiceTypical range in Virginia Beach
Drain clearing$146–$437/job
Main sewer line snaking$194–$485/job
Hydro jetting$340–$873/job
Sewer camera inspection$121–$582/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Virginia Beach run about 3% 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 Virginia Beach, rated 4.8★ on average across 11,366 customer reviews.

Virginia Beach Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
44.31"
Heating degree days
3,397
Cooling degree days
1,546
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°49.8°3.33"
Feb33.5°52.4°3.06"
Mar39.3°59.2°3.7"
Apr47.4°68.1°3.07"
May56.2°75.6°3.34"
Jun65.6°83.5°4.14"
Jul70.5°87.6°4.97"
Aug69.2°85.6°5.16"
Sep63.5°80°4.09"
Oct52.4°70.9°3.45"
Nov42.9°62.5°2.9"
Dec35.1°53.5°3.1"

NOAA station data 2.58 miles from Virginia Beach.

Permits & Regulations in VA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business
  • Contracts of $1,000 or more require a DPOR contractor license, classed A, B or C by experience and size of work
  • Since April 2025 a Residential Plumbing license offers a lower-experience pathway limited to residential structures

License required: Virginia DPOR plumbing tradesman license plus contractor license (contracts $1,000+)

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.dpor.virginia.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Virginia Beach

How much does drain cleaning cost in Virginia Beach?

Clearing a clogged drain in Virginia Beach typically runs $146-$437; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Virginia Beach?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Virginia Beach.

Is drain cleaning in Virginia Beach more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Virginia Beach runs about -3% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in Virginia Beach after heavy rain?

Virginia Beach gets about 44.31 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 Virginia Beach winters?

With lows near 32F in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA?

In VA, Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Virginia Beach generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Virginia Beach?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Virginia Beach shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $146-$437 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in Virginia Beach?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Virginia Beach runs roughly from March 27 to November 16.