Drain Cleaning

Drain cleaning is average in price for what the consumer usually pays. On the low end, it's about 100 dollars. It can go as high as 250 dollars for common problems. You can think of these as quasi-bargain basement prices for plumbing work. If the drains are seriously backed up, and if any of them require long-term, labor-intensive work, prices can go much higher. They'll sometimes get into the thousands, depending on the contractor.

Unclogging a drain costs different amounts, depending on various factors. Most times, it runs anywhere from $100 to $250. Sometimes, it's lower, and sometimes it's higher. If it's an easy fix, then it might be closer to $100. If it's a tough fix and/or in a tough location (e.g., not easy to reach), then it could run $250 and up. These folks usually are glad to give you a quote before you hire them, which is always a good idea.

RotoRooter can bill you for drain cleaning at a number of different price points, and the main factors affecting the cost are your geographic location and the severity of your clog. The typical range might go from about $100 on the low end to $200 on the high end. But if you want a more specific price, you'll need to call RotoRooter directly, since they can better assess your situation and give you a number that reflects what you might actually end up paying.

Typically, house drains should be cleaned a minimum of one time per year. Cleaning them on a regular basis helps to sidestep clogs and keeps everything flowing in a smooth manner. However, if you detect unpleasant odors or notice that things are draining slowly, it might be time to clean the drains more frequently. Keeping the drains in your house clean helps to prevent larger drainage-related problems in the future.

Clogged drains can be cleared at different costs depending on several factors. You could pay from 100 to 250 dollars, but these amounts may not reflect the true costs if you're somewhere outside of the national average. The severity of the problem (tree roots, for example, don't just cost a few bucks to remove) and the plumber you choose will also affect the price. Whatever the case, it's smart to get an estimate before going underground, so you're not left in the lurch.

It is definitely a good investment to have your drains professionally cleaned, and this is why: When a drain clog is just that, a clog, it's a piping problem that can't be solved by the kind of store-bought remedies you see advertised. If a pipe stop-up exists and a plumber is called, the proper tools—tools found only in the hands of professionals—must be used to effect a proper clearing of the pipe system in question. Using these special tools requires the know-how that comes with experience. Key takeaway? A professional does a better job with fewer bad outcomes than you might get from using a kind of remedy that might work in the short term but isn't safe for the pipes or the peace of mind you prefer to have when you're indoors. leidig_drain_cleaning_0248e9ed4b2b44af608e366181191019.png

How long a plumber takes to clear a drain can vary depending on the extent of the trouble. For obvious reasonable drain stoppages, the plumber will require about half an hour to an hour to clear the drain. For more serious, less-appearance-reasonable stoppages that are hard to locate, the plumber might take a couple of hours or more to clear the drain in your home. It shouldn't take this long." For more heavy-duty plumbing jobs—like clearing an outdoor drain that has roots in it, or clearing a drain using a snake camera, or some other fancy tool, like compressed air or a blown-up balloon—make sure the plumber isn't overcharging you. Revamped drains that work better could save you money in the long run.

Drains are cleared by professionals using a variety of methods to restore smooth flowing conditions throughout the system. The first method they might employ is the plunger, which, if you think about it, is really a poor man's hydraulic ram. The clog gets pushed downstream with a steady, forceful surge. If that doesn't work -- and, in my experience, it seldom does -- the next tool to come into play is usually called the drain snake, a flexible metal cable that is pushed, crammed, or coiled into the pipe to eviscerate any nearby clog. The snake too has some variation within it. For really stubborn blockages, though, professionals might break out the big guns: hydro jetting machines that shoot a powerful stream of water into the pipes to wash away anything stuck to the sides. Of course, you have to know where the problem is before you can fix it, and that is often done using an inspection camera. Okay, so those are the main tools.

Jetting a drain can have varying costs depending on your location and how severe the clog is. On average, it might range from about one hundred fifty to five hundred dollars. It's a good idea to contact several plumbing businesses to inquire about their prices so you can find the best deal. Another important factor to know is that some plumbers might quote you a higher price, and understandably so, if the clog is particularly difficult to remove. But overall, using a water jet to clean a drain is a high-productivity method that doesn't leave any residue inside the pipe.

Too long exposure of the drain cleaner to the drain can lead to some issues. Drain cleaners consist of strong chemicals that can, conversely, cleanup the pipes if left too long. This can lead to the pipes becoming too damaged to function, and if the cleaner doesn't get rinsed away, it can leave a residue that might harm your skin or eyes if the pipes are touched. So, it's important to follow the instructions on the bottle and to rinse the drain well with water after using the cleaner.