| Service / Method | Cost Range (USD) | |------------------|------------------| | Plunger / snake (DIY) | $5 – $50 (tool purchase) | | Chemical unblocker | $5 – $20 per bottle | | Plumber – basic snake | $100 – $250 | | Hydro-jetting | $250 – $500 | | CCTV inspection + jetting | $300 – $600 | | Tree root removal / repair | $500 – $3,000+ |
Prior to intervention, diagnosis is required to prevent damage to the conduit. drain unblocking
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Congealed cooking oils stick to pipe walls, trapping debris. | | Hair and soap scum | Bind together to form tough clogs, especially in bathroom drains. | | Food waste | Coffee grounds, rice, pasta, and peels expand or compact in pipes. | | Foreign objects | Wet wipes (even “flushable” ones), sanitary products, cotton buds, toys. | | Tree root intrusion | Roots grow through tiny cracks seeking water and nutrients. | | Mineral buildup | Hard water causes limescale, narrowing pipe diameter. | | Collapsed or displaced pipes | Structural damage from ground movement or aging. | | Service / Method | Cost Range (USD)
| Service / Method | Cost Range (USD) | |------------------|------------------| | Plunger / snake (DIY) | $5 – $50 (tool purchase) | | Chemical unblocker | $5 – $20 per bottle | | Plumber – basic snake | $100 – $250 | | Hydro-jetting | $250 – $500 | | CCTV inspection + jetting | $300 – $600 | | Tree root removal / repair | $500 – $3,000+ |
Prior to intervention, diagnosis is required to prevent damage to the conduit.
| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | Congealed cooking oils stick to pipe walls, trapping debris. | | Hair and soap scum | Bind together to form tough clogs, especially in bathroom drains. | | Food waste | Coffee grounds, rice, pasta, and peels expand or compact in pipes. | | Foreign objects | Wet wipes (even “flushable” ones), sanitary products, cotton buds, toys. | | Tree root intrusion | Roots grow through tiny cracks seeking water and nutrients. | | Mineral buildup | Hard water causes limescale, narrowing pipe diameter. | | Collapsed or displaced pipes | Structural damage from ground movement or aging. |