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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in San Antonio, TX

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $137–$410.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in San Antonio

  1. 1.Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

    4.8★ (3,694 reviews)

    4.8★ from 3694 reviews

    +12106581181Website

  2. 2.1-Tom-Plumber

    5.0★ (1,412 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1412 reviews

    +17262262235Website

  3. 3.Reliant Plumbing

    4.7★ (814 reviews)

    4.7★ from 814 reviews

    +12109004002Website

  4. 4.Ambition Plumbing & Drain Services

    4.9★ (605 reviews)

    4.9★ from 605 reviews

    +12102093510Website

  5. 5.Longoria Plumbing, Drain, Tunneling & Foundation Services

    5.0★ (282 reviews)

    5.0★ from 282 reviews

    +12105039999Website

  6. 6.King of Drains TX

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

    +12103906688Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in San Antonio

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

ServiceTypical range in San Antonio
Drain clearing$137–$410/job
Main sewer line snaking$182–$456/job
Hydro jetting$319–$821/job
Sewer camera inspection$114–$547/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in San Antonio run about 9% 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 San Antonio, rated 4.9★ on average across 6,838 customer reviews.

San Antonio Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
February 28
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
34.86"
Heating degree days
1,607
Cooling degree days
2,879
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.6°62.7°1.93"
Feb42.1°66.8°1.98"
Mar49.7°73°2.34"
Apr56.7°80.2°1.99"
May65.5°85.6°4.45"
Jun71.6°91.1°4.49"
Jul73.5°93.6°2.71"
Aug73.5°94.8°2.34"
Sep68.1°89.8°3.33"
Oct58.6°81.4°4.45"
Nov48.9°71.9°2.72"
Dec39.7°63.5°2.13"

NOAA station data 3.16 miles from San Antonio.

Permits & Regulations in TX

Permit typically required

  • Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which licenses the individual plumber rather than the contracting business
  • License tiers are Tradesman Plumber-Limited, Journeyman, Master and Plumbing Inspector, each requiring an examination
  • Licensees must complete six hours of continuing professional education annually to renew

License required: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license (Journeyman or Master)

Sources: tsbpe.texas.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for San Antonio

How much does drain cleaning cost in San Antonio?

Clearing a clogged drain in San Antonio typically runs $137-$410; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve San Antonio?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving San Antonio.

Is drain cleaning in San Antonio more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in San Antonio runs about -8.8% versus the national average.

Why do sewer lines back up in San Antonio after heavy rain?

San Antonio gets about 34.86 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 San Antonio winters?

With lows near 40F in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX?

In TX, Plumbers are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which licenses the individual plumber rather than the contracting business. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in San Antonio generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in San Antonio?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in San Antonio shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $137-$410 for another clearing.

When do tree roots cause the most drain problems in San Antonio?

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in San Antonio runs roughly from February 28 to November 30.