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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Richmond, VA

Compare 5 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $145–$434.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Michael & Son Services

    4.8★ (9,966 reviews)

    4.8★ from 9966 reviews

    +18046038738Website

  2. 2.Any Time Emergency Plumbing

    4.7★ (236 reviews)

    4.7★ from 236 reviews

    +18048692686Website

  3. 3.Shogun Services

    5.0★ (125 reviews)

    5.0★ from 125 reviews

    +18045100273Website

  4. 4.M.A. Williams Drain Cleaning & Plumbing

    4.3★ (171 reviews)

    4.3★ from 171 reviews

    +18042032664Website

  5. 5.Leak Finders

    4.5★ (29 reviews)

    4.5★ from 29 reviews

    +18042069149Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Drain clearing$145–$434/job
Main sewer line snaking$193–$482/job
Hydro jetting$337–$868/job
Sewer camera inspection$121–$578/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Richmond run about 4% 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 Richmond, rated 4.7★ on average across 10,527 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business
  • Contracts of $1,000 or more require a DPOR contractor license, classed A, B or C by experience and size of work
  • Since April 2025 a Residential Plumbing license offers a lower-experience pathway limited to residential structures

License required: Virginia DPOR plumbing tradesman license plus contractor license (contracts $1,000+)

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov, www.dpor.virginia.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Richmond

How much does drain cleaning cost in Richmond?

Clearing a clogged drain in Richmond typically runs $145-$434; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Richmond?

We track 5 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Richmond.

Is drain cleaning in Richmond more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Richmond runs about -3.6% versus the national average.

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

Richmond gets about 43.6 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 Richmond winters?

With lows near 28F in Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?

In VA, Plumbing is a tradesman trade regulated by the Virginia DPOR Board for Contractors, licensing the individual plumber as well as the business. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Richmond generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Richmond?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Richmond shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $145-$434 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Richmond runs roughly from April 3 to November 3.