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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Montgomery, AL

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $136–$409.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Montgomery

  1. 1.Roto Rooter

    4.9★ (1,094 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1094 reviews

  2. 2.Cole Plumbing

    4.0★ (114 reviews)

    4.0★ from 114 reviews

  3. 3.ATC SERVICES

    4.0★ (40 reviews)

    4.0★ from 40 reviews

  4. 4.Penn Plumbing Co Inc

    4.4★ (19 reviews)

    4.4★ from 19 reviews

  5. 5.Darnell Plumbing Co LLC

    4.5★ (13 reviews)

    4.5★ from 13 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Montgomery

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

ServiceTypical range in Montgomery
Drain clearing$136–$409/job
Main sewer line snaking$182–$454/job
Hydro jetting$318–$817/job
Sewer camera inspection$114–$545/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Montgomery run about 9% 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 Montgomery, rated 4.4★ on average across 1,280 customer reviews.

Montgomery Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
52.8"
Heating degree days
2,278
Cooling degree days
2,113
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.1°57.5°4.62"
Feb38.9°62.1°5.08"
Mar44.7°69.6°5.47"
Apr50.9°76.6°3.97"
May59.5°84.2°3.65"
Jun67.4°89.1°4.62"
Jul70.1°91.8°5.27"
Aug70°91.3°4.22"
Sep64°86°3.64"
Oct51.9°77.6°3.05"
Nov43.4°69°4.67"
Dec36.6°60.1°4.54"

NOAA station data 6.76 miles from Montgomery.

Permits & Regulations in AL

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
  • Master and journeyman plumber certifications are issued separately from gas fitter certifications
  • Venting of gas heating equipment is exempt from PGFB certification only when performed by an HVAC board licensee

License required: Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board certification

Sources: pgfb.alabama.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Montgomery

How much does drain cleaning cost in Montgomery?

Clearing a clogged drain in Montgomery typically runs $136-$409; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Montgomery?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Montgomery.

Is drain cleaning in Montgomery more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Montgomery runs about -9.2% versus the national average.

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

Montgomery gets about 52.8 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 Montgomery winters?

With lows near 35F in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, AL?

In AL, Plumbing and gas fitting are licensed by the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Montgomery generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Montgomery?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Montgomery shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $136-$409 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Montgomery runs roughly from March 18 to November 7.