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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Denver, CO

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $150–$451.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Denver

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.6★ (2,954 reviews)

    4.6★ from 2954 reviews

    +13035510339Website

  2. 2.Rooterguy llc

    4.9★ (1,328 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1328 reviews

    +17206901173Website

  3. 3.Rooter Town Plumbing

    4.4★ (1,357 reviews)

    4.4★ from 1357 reviews

    +13035740830Website

  4. 4.King Rooter & Plumbing

    4.7★ (488 reviews)

    4.7★ from 488 reviews

    +13035025651Website

  5. 5.Pro Drains Sewer and Water

    5.0★ (32 reviews)

    5.0★ from 32 reviews

    +17208961222Website

  6. 6.King Rooter Drain Sewer and Pipelining

    4.8★ (16 reviews)

    4.8★ from 16 reviews

    +17207820778Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Denver

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

ServiceTypical range in Denver
Drain clearing$150–$451/job
Main sewer line snaking$200–$501/job
Hydro jetting$351–$902/job
Sewer camera inspection$125–$601/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Denver run about 0% 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 Denver, rated 4.7★ on average across 6,175 customer reviews.

Denver Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
15.58"
Heating degree days
6,068
Cooling degree days
687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.4°44.5°0.47"
Feb19.6°46.1°0.47"
Mar26.4°53.6°1.25"
Apr34.1°60.9°1.74"
May43.8°70.5°2.3"
Jun52.8°81.2°1.69"
Jul59°88.2°2.05"
Aug57.4°85.7°2.06"
Sep47.5°77.2°1.06"
Oct35.7°64.9°1.08"
Nov24.9°52.3°0.82"
Dec16.7°43.3°0.59"

NOAA station data 0.73 miles from Denver.

Permits & Regulations in CO

Permit typically required

  • Colorado licenses plumbers statewide through the DORA State Plumbing Board, unlike its HVAC and roofing trades which are licensed locally
  • A journeyworker plumber needs up to 6,800 hours of practical experience and a master plumber 8,500 hours
  • A state plumbing permit must be obtained before plumbing is installed, and is valid for one year from issue

License required: Colorado State Plumbing Board license (journeyworker, master or plumbing contractor)

Sources: dpo.colorado.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Denver

How much does drain cleaning cost in Denver?

Clearing a clogged drain in Denver typically runs $150-$451; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Denver?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Denver.

Is drain cleaning in Denver more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Denver runs about +0.2% versus the national average.

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

Denver gets about 15.58 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 Denver winters?

With lows near 17F in Denver, 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 Denver, CO?

In CO, Colorado licenses plumbers statewide through the DORA State Plumbing Board, unlike its HVAC and roofing trades which are licensed locally. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Denver generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Denver?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Denver shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $150-$451 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Denver runs roughly from May 2 to October 5.