24/7 · Queens
Drain and sewer cleaning in Queens
Most of Queens is one- and two-family houses with basements, so a main line backup goes straight into living space. We clear mains, basement floor drains and yard and areaway drains, and camera the line to find roots or sags before the next storm. 24/7, with published starting prices.
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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
Queens drain problems we see most
Basement backups in one- and two-family houses
The basement floor drain is the lowest opening in most Queens houses. When the main blocks, it’s where sewage comes up, often into a finished basement. See floor drain backing up.
Storm-related backups
Neighborhoods across southeast Queens and other low-lying areas see more backups in heavy rain. A partly blocked main plus a full street sewer is the usual combination. Clearing and jetting the main, then keeping it clean, cuts the risk.
Yard, driveway and areaway drains
Queens houses have more outdoor drains than the rest of the city. When leaves and silt block them, water pools against the foundation. We clean catch basins and yard drains and jet their lines.
Roots under lawns and sidewalks
Longer laterals under yards and street trees mean roots are a common cause of repeat clogs.
Garden apartments and co-ops
Garden complexes in Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Bayside and elsewhere share mains and stacks across buildings. We work with management on scheduled cleaning.
Services in Queens
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Drain cleaning, single fixture | Starting at $325 |
| Main sewer line cleaning, camera included | Starting at $595 |
| Sewer camera inspection | Starting at $495 |
| Hydro jetting, residential | Starting at $895 |
| Commercial jetting | Starting at $1,200 |
| Nights, weekends, holidays | +$150 |
Neighborhoods we serve
Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Glendale, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Woodhaven, Jamaica, St. Albans, Hollis, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens, Flushing, Murray Hill, Bayside, Whitestone, College Point, Fresh Meadows, Douglaston, Little Neck, Bellerose and the Rockaways.
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 does my basement floor drain back up when it rains?
Much of Queens is served by combined sewers that carry rain and sewage together. When the street sewer fills during storms, a partly blocked main can't drain and water comes up through the lowest opening, usually the basement floor drain.
Do you clean yard and driveway drains?
Yes. We clean out the basin, jet the outlet line and flow-test it.
Can you inspect before I finish my basement?
That's the best time. A camera check now avoids tearing up a new floor later.
Do you work in two-family houses with tenants?
Yes. We clear the shared main and can help you see whether one unit's habits are causing the clogs.
How much does drain cleaning cost in Queens?
Starting at $325 for a single drain, $595 for the main line with a camera check, $895 for residential jetting, and $150 more after hours.
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.