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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Providence, RI

Compare 3 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $188–$563.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Providence

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.8★ (3,462 reviews)

    4.8★ from 3462 reviews

    +14012299089Website

  2. 2.Sureflow Rooter Service And Drain Cleaning

    4.8★ (82 reviews)

    4.8★ from 82 reviews

    +14014324708Website

  3. 3.F.G. Lees & Son, Inc.

    4.6★ (81 reviews)

    4.6★ from 81 reviews

    +14014211358Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Providence

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

ServiceTypical range in Providence
Drain clearing$188–$563/job
Main sewer line snaking$250–$626/job
Hydro jetting$438–$1,126/job
Sewer camera inspection$156–$751/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Providence run about 25% 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 3 companies serving Providence, rated 4.7★ on average across 3,625 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing in Rhode Island is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Plumbers through the Department of Labor and Training
  • A master plumber acting as a contractor must keep at least $500,000 of liability insurance on file with the department
  • Plumbing permits are issued by the city or town building official

License required: RI master plumber license (DLT)

Sources: dlt.ri.gov, dlt.ri.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Providence

How much does drain cleaning cost in Providence?

Clearing a clogged drain in Providence typically runs $188-$563; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Providence?

We track 3 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Providence.

Is drain cleaning in Providence more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Providence runs about +25.1% versus the national average.

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

Providence gets about 47.18 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 Providence winters?

With lows near 21F in Providence, 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 Providence, RI?

In RI, Plumbing in Rhode Island is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Plumbers through the Department of Labor and Training. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Providence generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Providence?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Providence shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $188-$563 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Providence runs roughly from April 12 to October 24.