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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Billings, MT

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $192–$576.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Billings

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaners

    4.9★ (1,770 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1770 reviews

    +14062525146Website

  2. 2.Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Billings

    4.7★ (697 reviews)

    4.7★ from 697 reviews

    +14062035101Website

  3. 3.Archie's Plumbing

    4.8★ (106 reviews)

    4.8★ from 106 reviews

    +14065988820Website

  4. 4.L.R.T. Line Renewal Technologies

    4.9★ (80 reviews)

    4.9★ from 80 reviews

    +14066175295Website

  5. 5.Sewer Pro

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

    +14068555754Website

  6. 6.Oftedal Plumbing, LLC

    4.6★ (21 reviews)

    4.6★ from 21 reviews

    +14066719264Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Billings

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

ServiceTypical range in Billings
Drain clearing$192–$576/job
Main sewer line snaking$256–$640/job
Hydro jetting$448–$1,152/job
Sewer camera inspection$160–$768/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Billings run about 28% 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 Billings, rated 4.8★ on average across 2,705 customer reviews.

Billings Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
October 3
Annual precipitation
13.66"
Heating degree days
6,781
Cooling degree days
637
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.8°36.4°0.48"
Feb20.6°40.2°0.48"
Mar26.9°48.6°1.06"
Apr34.7°57.6°1.66"
May43.6°67.5°2.18"
Jun52.1°77.2°2.12"
Jul58.8°86.8°1.32"
Aug57.3°85.7°0.75"
Sep47.5°73.1°1.3"
Oct37.1°59.4°1.18"
Nov26.3°45.3°0.63"
Dec17.8°35.2°0.5"

NOAA station data 1.33 miles from Billings.

Permits & Regulations in MT

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing in Montana is licensed by the Board of Plumbers, which issues master and journeyman plumber licenses
  • A master plumber needs four years as a licensed journeyman, three of them supervisory or under a master, and must pass the board exam
  • Plumbing permits come from the state or from a city certified to issue its own

License required: Montana Board of Plumbers master plumber license

Sources: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Billings

How much does drain cleaning cost in Billings?

Clearing a clogged drain in Billings typically runs $192-$576; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Billings?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Billings.

Is drain cleaning in Billings more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Billings runs about +28% versus the national average.

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

Billings gets about 13.66 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 Billings winters?

With lows near 18F in Billings, 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 Billings, MT?

In MT, Plumbing in Montana is licensed by the Board of Plumbers, which issues master and journeyman plumber licenses. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Billings generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Billings?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Billings shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $192-$576 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Billings runs roughly from May 4 to October 3.