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Drain cleaning cost in NYC (2026 prices)
Unclogging a single drain in NYC typically runs $100 to $450 depending on the company and the drain. Ours start at $325 for one fixture drain and $595 for a main sewer line with a camera check, with $150 more at night, on weekends and holidays.
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Starting prices. Every job is different, so the technician confirms your price on site before any work starts. Nights, weekends and holidays add $150. All prices
NYC drain cleaning prices at a glance
| Job | Typical NYC range | Our price | After hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fixture drain (sink, tub, shower, toilet, floor drain) | $100–$450 | Starting at $325 | Starting at $475 |
| Main sewer line, with camera check | $250–$1,050 | Starting at $595 | Starting at $745 |
| Hydro jetting, residential main | $400–$1,170 | Starting at $895 | Starting at $1,045 |
| Hydro jetting, commercial line | varies widely | Starting at $1,200 | Starting at $1,350 |
| Sewer camera inspection | $200–$700 | Starting at $495 | Starting at $645 |
Typical ranges are drawn from published NYC price guides and competitor price lists in 2026. Every job is different, so the technician confirms your price on site before any work starts.
What changes the price
- Which drain. A single fixture is the simplest job. A main line needs a bigger machine and more time.
- Access. An accessible cleanout or house trap keeps the price at the base rate. No cleanout means more work to reach the line.
- Length and condition of the line. Long runs, heavy grease or roots take longer.
- The method. Cabling clears most clogs. Jetting cleans the pipe wall and costs more.
- Timing. Nights, weekends and holidays add $150.
The “$49 drain cleaning” problem
Some NYC ads promise drain cleaning for $49 or $79. Read the fine print: the advertised price often covers only the visit or the simplest drain, and the real number shows up once the technician is in your basement and you can’t easily say no. A fair company publishes realistic starting prices and confirms the total before any work begins.
How to get the best price
- Call before it’s a full backup. A slow drain starts at $325; a flooded basement is a main line job plus cleanup.
- Know where your cleanout is. It saves time on site.
- Fix the cause, not just the clog. If a line clogs over and over, one jetting usually costs less than repeated snaking.
- Ask for the total before work starts, including after-hours charges.
Where we work
What we don't do. We clear, clean and inspect drains and sewer lines. If the camera shows a cracked, collapsed or separated line, you get the footage and a referral to an NYC master plumber for the fix. Why we work this way
Common questions
Why do some companies advertise $49 drain cleaning?
Low advertised prices usually cover only the visit or the simplest access. The real price is set on site with add-ons for main lines, cleanouts, after-hours or the machine needed. Ask what the price includes and what could change it.
Is there an extra charge for nights and weekends?
Ours adds $150 to the standard starting price, any night, weekend or holiday. Ask any company you call for its after-hours rate up front.
Why don't you give an exact price over the phone?
Every job is different. Access, the length of the line and what's causing the clog all change the work. We publish starting prices, and the technician confirms your price on site before any work starts.
What makes a drain cleaning job cost more?
No accessible cleanout, a very long line, a line that needs both cabling and jetting, or after-hours timing. If any of these come up on site, you get the new price before we continue.
Is hydro jetting worth the extra cost?
For a single sudden clog, usually not. For grease, roots or a line that has clogged more than twice in a year, yes: it lasts much longer than cabling alone.
Need a drain cleared?
Calls are answered 24 hours a day. A technician looks at the job and confirms your price on site before any work starts.