How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost?
What pushes a job toward the low end: a single fixture clog (sink, tub, floor drain) cleared with a standard cable auger in one visit.
What pushes a job toward the high end: a mainline clog, tree roots that need cutting, hydro jetting to clear grease or scale, or a camera inspection that turns up something the snake alone won't fix.
Either way, you get an exact price in writing before we start — never an hourly meter, never a surprise on the invoice.
What Drives the Price
- Fixture vs. mainline. A single fixture clog is cheaper than a mainline clog affecting multiple drains.
- What's causing it. Tree roots, a bellied line, or a break cost more to resolve than a routine clog.
- Method needed. A standard cable auger costs less than hydro jetting, which is used for grease, scale, or heavier root growth.
- Camera inspection findings — if the camera turns up something the snake alone won't fix, the scope (and price) changes before we do anything, always with your approval first.
Timeline
Most standard drain cleaning jobs are same-day — call and a real person answers, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Why Treasure Valley Drains Clog
Older neighborhoods across Caldwell, Boise, and Nampa often still run on clay and cast-iron sewer laterals from the early-to-mid 1900s that crack, corrode, and snag debris, while mature trees send roots hunting for moisture at aging pipe joints. Irrigation canals keep soil moisture and root growth active all season, and the region's hard water slowly narrows pipes with scale.
Idaho Cities We Serve
See our dedicated drain cleaning pages for Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, and Meridian, or the full drain cleaning service page. For a clog that turns out to be a bigger sewer line problem, our sewer line repair team handles camera inspection, root cutting, and trenchless replacement. For an unclog specifically on the main line, see main sewer line unclog cost.
Call (208) 366-5771 — no phone tree, no call center.
Frequently asked questions
How much does drain cleaning cost?
Most standard clogs are cleared under our $59 drain cleaning special. Bigger jobs cost more depending on what the line actually needs: a single fixture clog costs less than a mainline clog, tree roots that need cutting, or hydro jetting for grease and scale. Either way, you get an exact price in writing before we start — a flat rate, not an hourly meter.
What's included in the $59 drain cleaning special?
The $59 special covers the diagnostic visit and a standard single-line snake for most standard clogs.
What causes drains to clog in the Treasure Valley?
Older neighborhoods across the valley — in Caldwell, Boise, and Nampa alike — often still run on clay and cast-iron sewer laterals from the early-to-mid 1900s that crack, corrode, and snag debris, while mature trees send roots hunting for moisture in aging pipe joints. Irrigation canals keep soil moisture and root growth active all season, and the region's hard water slowly narrows pipes with scale.
Does the baking soda and vinegar trick actually clear a clogged drain?
It can help with light buildup and odor in a drain that's otherwise flowing, but it isn't strong enough to cut through a real grease mat, hair clog, or tree roots in a main line. For anything beyond a minor slow drain, professional drain cleaning with a cable or hydro jetting clears the line completely.
What's the difference between a normal slow drain and a sign I need a sewer line inspection?
A single slow fixture is usually a local clog that standard drain cleaning clears. But when multiple drains back up around the same time, gurgle together, or a floor drain backs up when the washing machine runs, that points to the main line rather than one fixture, and it's worth running a camera down the line.
