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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in St. Louis, MO

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $181–$543.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.Pipe Solutions

    4.7★ (719 reviews)

    4.7★ from 719 reviews

    +16368568989Website

  2. 2.Sure-Fix Plumbing & Drain

    4.4★ (64 reviews)

    4.4★ from 64 reviews

    +13144819793Website

  3. 3.Ron's Plumbing & Sewer Service

    4.2★ (41 reviews)

    4.2★ from 41 reviews

    +13147521101

  4. 4.Drain Medics

    3.5★ (51 reviews)

    3.5★ from 51 reviews

    +13145999181

  5. 5.Sewer & Drain Solutions, LLC

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +13147539111

  6. 6.Denny’s Sewer Plumbing & Drain cleaning

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +13145849493

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in St. Louis

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

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Drain clearing$181–$543/job
Main sewer line snaking$241–$604/job
Hydro jetting$422–$1,086/job
Sewer camera inspection$151–$724/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in St. Louis run about 21% 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 St. Louis, rated 4.4★ on average across 892 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

Permits & Regulations in MO

Permit typically required

  • Missouri has no statewide plumbing license — licensing is handled by cities and counties
  • Kansas City and St. Louis each run their own plumber licensing and permitting programs
  • Pesticide work is the trade Missouri does regulate at state level, through the Department of Agriculture

License required: Local city or county plumbing license (no statewide license)

Sources: www.mo.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for St. Louis

How much does drain cleaning cost in St. Louis?

Clearing a clogged drain in St. Louis typically runs $181-$543; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve St. Louis?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving St. Louis.

Is drain cleaning in St. Louis more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in St. Louis runs about +20.7% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in St. Louis after heavy rain?

St. Louis gets about 43.03 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 St. Louis winters?

With lows near 24F in St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO?

In MO, Missouri has no statewide plumbing license — licensing is handled by cities and counties. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in St. Louis generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in St. Louis?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in St. Louis shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $181-$543 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in St. Louis?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in St. Louis runs roughly from April 2 to November 4.