What happens on the job
- Confirm which drain is clogged and where the cleanout is
- Clear the blockage and run water to prove it flows
- Tell you plainly if the cause looks like something bigger, such as a damaged or root-filled line
- Quote any camera inspection or main-line work separately, before we start it
The $189 rate is for one drain that we can reach through an accessible cleanout. If the clog is farther down the line, there is no cleanout, or a camera look is needed, we say so and give you a price for that before any extra work begins.
Most clogs are hair, soap, grease, paper or a dropped item. We clear the blockage, test the drain, and if the same drain has clogged before we will tell you whether it looks like a one-off or a sign of a deeper line problem.
A diagnosis visit is $79 and is credited toward the job when we do the work. If you already know which drain is the problem, the $189 rate keeps things simple. Anything outside that scope is $90 per hour or a flat quote you approve first.
Our flat rates
Our flat rates. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. No service-call fee when we do the work.
* Published Seattle-area and Washington cost guides, 2026. Ranges shown only where a published range exists. The water heater range includes the unit; our $500 is labor only. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Questions
What does drain cleaning cost?
$189 flat for a single drain with an accessible cleanout. Seattle cost guides published in 2026 show typical drain clearing at $245 to $545.
What if there is no cleanout?
Tell us when you call. We will explain the options and give you a price for the actual job before we begin.
Is the diagnosis fee extra?
The $79 service call is credited toward any job we do, and there is no service-call fee when we do the work.
Do you charge more on weekends?
Weekday work has no overtime markup. For anything outside normal weekday hours, ask us when you call and the price is confirmed first.
Tell Doug what is wrong
Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.