PLUMBING
Drain Cleaning Cost: What You'll Pay to Clear a Clog
Estimate drain and sewer cleaning cost — with the free calculator.
A clogged drain is one of the most common service calls in plumbing. Most are cheap to clear; the ones that keep coming back are the expensive ones. Here's what a pro charges in 2026.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Clearing a single residential drain costs $100–$300 on average. Main sewer line clogs run $150–$600. Camera inspection adds $100–$300 when the clog keeps returning.
What it costs
Basic snaking of one drain runs $100–$300. Kitchen sinks and main lines run higher because of grease and distance. Hydro-jetting a main line runs $300–$600 and is the thorough option.
- Single drain: $100–$300
- Main sewer clog: $150–$600
- Camera inspection: $100–$300
- Hydro-jetting main line: $300–$600
When the price climbs
Recurring clogs mean roots, a collapsed pipe or heavy scale. That's when a camera pays for itself — it turns a $200 snaking into a targeted repair instead of a repeat visit.
Try the drain calculator
Enter the number of drains, price per drain and camera inspection to see the total.