At a glance. Salem drain cleaning at a glance (CCB data checked 2026-10-10). The Oregon CCB lists 2,125 active contractor licenses with a Salem business address; 2 have "rooter," "drain" or "sewer" in the business name. The 8 businesses on this page have been registered with the CCB for 0.6–46.0 years (median 23.4). 8 of 8 show a current bond and liability insurance in CCB records. 2 have a BBB rating.

Before you call a drain cleaning company

Have ready

A drain problem can be a fixture-level clog, a branch-line issue, or a sewer-line concern. Ask whether the written scope includes diagnosis, clearing, camera inspection when appropriate, repair options, and cleanup or restoration assumptions.

Questions to ask

Is the problem limited to one fixture or affecting multiple drains?
Does the written scope separate diagnosis, clearing, inspection, repair, and cleanup?
When would a camera inspection, excavation, or restoration work become necessary, and how would it be authorized?

What affects price

Location and severity of the blockage
Access to cleanouts and drain lines
Inspection, repair, and cleanup requirements

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Check any license yourself with the CCB license check.

Salem drain cleaning permits

The City of Salem says a permit is always required for plumbing work and for sewer changes. Ask whether your drain job involves either. Ask the contractor which permits and inspections your job needs, and who will pull them.

City of Salem Permit Application Center: 503-588-6256

Source: City of Salem: Determine if you need a building permit. Source checked 2026-10-10.

Questions about hiring drain cleaning in Salem

How many drain cleaning businesses are licensed in Salem, Oregon?

There's no exact trade count, because the CCB licenses businesses by type, not by trade. In CCB data checked 2026-10-10, 2 active licenses with a Salem business address had "rooter," "drain" or "sewer" in the business name, out of 2,125 active licenses there. This page lists 8 drain cleaning businesses that are based in or document service to Salem, and each had an active CCB license when we checked.

How do I check a Salem drain cleaning company's license and complaint history?

Every listing shows the company's CCB number and the date we checked it. Enter that number at the Oregon CCB license search (search.ccb.state.or.us) to see current status, bond, insurance and any complaint history before you sign.

Are the drain cleaning businesses on this page insured?

In CCB data checked 2026-10-10, 8 of the 8 businesses listed here had liability insurance on file ($1,000,000), and bonds of $20,000 to $25,000. Coverage can change, so confirm it with the CCB before work starts.

Do I need a permit for drain cleaning work in Salem?

How are businesses ordered on this page?

Free listings are alphabetical. Any paid placement is labeled Sponsored, and payment never changes a business's license information.