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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line in Madison, WI

Compare 6 local drain cleaning & sewer line pros. Typical service: $200–$601.

Top Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Companies in Madison

  1. 1.H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation.

    4.8★ (595 reviews)

    4.8★ from 595 reviews

    +16082563900Website

  2. 2.Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection

    4.7★ (352 reviews)

    4.7★ from 352 reviews

    +16082734556Website

  3. 3.Mark's Reddi Rooter

    4.8★ (136 reviews)

    4.8★ from 136 reviews

    +16082927483Website

  4. 4.Madison Sewer & Drain Cleaning

    4.9★ (54 reviews)

    4.9★ from 54 reviews

    +16082204114Website

  5. 5.Sewer Ninjas

    5.0★ (25 reviews)

    5.0★ from 25 reviews

    +16082914725Website

  6. 6.Greg's Rite-Now Rooter

    3.9★ (26 reviews)

    3.9★ from 26 reviews

    +16082790858Website

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Cost in Madison

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

ServiceTypical range in Madison
Drain clearing$200–$601/job
Main sewer line snaking$267–$668/job
Hydro jetting$467–$1,202/job
Sewer camera inspection$167–$801/job

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line prices in Madison run about 34% 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 Madison, rated 4.7★ on average across 1,188 customer reviews.

Madison Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 21
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
36.13"
Heating degree days
7,178
Cooling degree days
681
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan10.7°26.9°1.24"
Feb14.8°31.4°1.4"
Mar25.6°42.9°2.14"
Apr37.7°56.9°3.85"
May48.8°67.9°4.07"
Jun58.5°78.1°4.89"
Jul63.1°82°3.95"
Aug61.2°79.8°4.12"
Sep52.3°71.9°3.45"
Oct40°59.7°2.68"
Nov28.3°44.8°2.45"
Dec15.5°31°1.89"

NOAA station data 3.27 miles from Madison.

Permits & Regulations in WI

Permit typically required

  • Plumbers are licensed statewide by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) under its own credential programme
  • Any HVAC system connecting to a potable water supply, sewer or gas piping requires a DSPS-licensed plumber
  • Pulling permits for one and two family dwellings also requires a Dwelling Contractor credential

License required: Wisconsin DSPS plumbing license

Sources: dsps.wi.gov

Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line FAQs for Madison

How much does drain cleaning cost in Madison?

Clearing a clogged drain in Madison typically runs $200-$601; main sewer lines and hydro jetting cost more.

How many drain cleaning companies serve Madison?

We track 6 drain cleaning and sewer specialists serving Madison.

Is drain cleaning in Madison more expensive than average?

Drain cleaning in Madison runs about +33.5% versus the national average.

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

Madison gets about 36.13 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 Madison winters?

With lows near 11F in Madison, 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 Madison, WI?

In WI, Plumbers are licensed statewide by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) under its own credential programme. Clearing a clog needs no permit, but excavating or replacing a sewer line in Madison generally does.

Should I get a camera inspection in Madison?

For repeat clogs, yes: a camera inspection in Madison shows whether roots, a belly or a collapse is the cause before paying $200-$601 for another clearing.

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

Roots grow toward sewer lines most actively in the growing season, which in Madison runs roughly from April 21 to October 13.