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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Knoxville, TN

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $141–$422.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Zoom Drain

    5.0★ (464 reviews)

    5.0★ from 464 reviews

    +18655656477Website

  2. 2.Knoxville Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

    4.7★ (676 reviews)

    4.7★ from 676 reviews

    +18656223905

  3. 3.Honey Bear Plumbing

    5.0★ (137 reviews)

    5.0★ from 137 reviews

    +18658228395Website

  4. 4.Tennessee Standard Plumbing and Drain

    5.0★ (125 reviews)

    5.0★ from 125 reviews

    +18654120352Website

  5. 5.ProFlow Plumbing & Drain

    5.0★ (57 reviews)

    5.0★ from 57 reviews

    +18654320817Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Drain clearing$141–$422/job
Main sewer line snaking$188–$469/job
Hydro jetting$328–$844/job
Sewer camera inspection$117–$563/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Knoxville run about 6% 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 5 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.9★ on average across 1,459 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing falls under the CMC-A Plumbing and Gas Piping classification of the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
  • A full contractor license is required once the plumbing portion of a project reaches $25,000 including materials, equipment and labor
  • Projects under $25,000 may instead require the state Limited Licensed Plumber credential, plus local permits and inspection

License required: Tennessee CMC-A contractor license ($25,000+) or Limited Licensed Plumber

Sources: www.tn.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Knoxville

How much does drain cleaning cost in Knoxville?

Clearing a clogged drain in Knoxville typically runs $141-$422; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Knoxville?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Knoxville.

Is drain cleaning in Knoxville more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Knoxville runs about -6.2% versus the national average.

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

Knoxville gets about 51.93 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 Knoxville winters?

With lows near 27F in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN?

In TN, Plumbing falls under the CMC-A Plumbing and Gas Piping classification of the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Knoxville generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Knoxville?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Knoxville shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $141-$422 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Knoxville runs roughly from April 11 to October 30.