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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Jackson, MS

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $134–$403.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Jackson

  1. 1.Environment Masters

    4.9★ (2,836 reviews)

    4.9★ from 2836 reviews

  2. 2.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.6★ (472 reviews)

    4.6★ from 472 reviews

  3. 3.Mississippi Plumbing Solutions - Formerly Reid Plumbing

    4.9★ (211 reviews)

    4.9★ from 211 reviews

  4. 4.Jackson Plumbing and Drain Services

    4.5★ (42 reviews)

    4.5★ from 42 reviews

  5. 5.The Honest Plumber Jackson

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

  6. 6.Jackson Plumbing Co.

    4.6★ (7 reviews)

    4.6★ from 7 reviews

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Jackson

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

ServiceTypical range in Jackson
Drain clearing$134–$403/job
Main sewer line snaking$179–$448/job
Hydro jetting$314–$806/job
Sewer camera inspection$112–$538/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Jackson run about 10% 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 Jackson, rated 4.7★ on average across 3,576 customer reviews.

Jackson Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
March 9
First fall frost
November 18
Annual precipitation
54.32"
Heating degree days
2,219
Cooling degree days
2,336
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.8°56.4°5.01"
Feb40.2°61°4.39"
Mar46.8°68.4°5.1"
Apr53.8°75.9°5.11"
May62.8°82.9°4.85"
Jun69.4°89.2°4.13"
Jul72.3°91.5°4.55"
Aug71.9°91.5°4.01"
Sep66.1°86.6°3.22"
Oct55.1°77.2°3.99"
Nov45.1°67.5°4.77"
Dec39°58.4°5.19"

NOAA station data 1.58 miles from Jackson.

Permits & Regulations in MS

Permit typically required

  • Residential plumbing work over $10,000 requires a Residential Plumbing license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors
  • Plumbing jobs under $10,000 need no state license, but the city or county building official may require its own license and a permit
  • Ask the local permit office which plumbing license it requires before work starts

License required: MSBOC residential plumbing license over $10,000; local license below

Sources: www.msboc.us, www.msboc.us

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Jackson

How much does drain cleaning cost in Jackson?

Clearing a clogged drain in Jackson typically runs $134-$403; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Jackson?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Jackson.

Is drain cleaning in Jackson more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Jackson runs about -10.4% versus the national average.

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

Jackson gets about 54.32 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 Jackson winters?

With lows near 37F in Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS?

In MS, Residential plumbing work over $10,000 requires a Residential Plumbing license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Jackson generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Jackson?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Jackson shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $134-$403 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Jackson runs roughly from March 9 to November 18.