Drain cleaning near Tigard and Beaverton typically costs $100 to $500 for most residential jobs. A simple bathroom clog costs $100–$200. A clogged main sewer line runs $200–$500 for cable rooting, or $400–$900 if hydro jetting is needed. Here's a complete breakdown by job type so you know what to expect before you call.
Drain Cleaning Cost Guide — Washington County, OR
| Service | Typical Cost | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen sink drain | $120 – $250 | Grease & food debris removal; includes P-trap check |
| Bathroom sink / tub / shower | $100 – $200 | Hair and soap scum; fast job in most homes |
| Toilet clog clearing | $100 – $250 | Augering + check for foreign objects |
| Floor / utility drain | $100 – $200 | Basement, garage & laundry lines |
| Main sewer line — cable rooter | $200 – $500 | Camera inspection standard with sewer jobs |
| Main sewer line — hydro jetting | $400 – $900 | For root intrusion, grease buildup, recurring clogs |
| Camera inspection only | $150 – $350 | Included free when combined with sewer cleaning |
| After-hours emergency drain service | $250 – $600 | Weekend / night dispatch; surcharge applies |
What Drives the Price Up or Down?
The single biggest factor in drain cleaning cost is how far the clog is from the access point. A kitchen sink clog sitting 3 feet down the P-trap clears in 30 minutes and costs accordingly. A main sewer line blocked 60 feet from the cleanout, with tree roots wrapped around the walls, takes equipment, time, and expertise.
Secondary factors that increase cost:
- Root intrusion — roots require a heavier cable or hydro jetting; camera inspection becomes essential to confirm the pipe isn't damaged
- Multiple drain involvement — when your kitchen, two bathrooms, and laundry are all slow, it's usually a main line issue, not three separate clogs
- Access difficulty — older Beaverton homes from the 1970s–80s sometimes have cleanouts in difficult locations or require going through a roof stack
- Grease buildup — commercial kitchens and even high-use home kitchens accumulate years of grease that only hydro jetting removes effectively
Cable Rooting vs. Hydro Jetting: Which Do You Need?
Cable rooting (also called augering or snaking) physically breaks through or pulls out a clog. It's fast, costs less, and is effective for most residential clogs. The limitation is that a cable only punches a hole through the blockage — it doesn't clean the pipe walls, so grease and root fragments left on the walls typically cause the clog to return within weeks to months.
Hydro jetting uses water at up to 4,000 PSI to scour the entire interior of the pipe — walls included. It removes grease, mineral scale, root masses, and debris completely. It costs more but it's the appropriate solution for:
- Drains that clog repeatedly within 6 months of being cleared
- Sewer lines with known root intrusion
- Restaurant and commercial kitchen drain lines
- Main sewer lines that haven't been cleaned in more than 5 years
Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning (Not Just Drano)
Chemical drain cleaners work on fresh hair clogs in a single bathroom fixture. They don't work on grease buildup, tree roots, or anything in the main sewer line — and they can damage older pipes over time. You should call a plumber when:
- Multiple drains are slow or backing up at the same time
- The clog returns within a few weeks of clearing it yourself
- You can hear gurgling from other drains when one fixture runs
- Sewage smell is coming from floor drains or the basement
- Water backs up into the tub when you run the washing machine
Hydro Plumbing serves Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, and all of Washington & Yamhill Counties. Call (971) 241-2628 for same-day drain cleaning — camera inspection included with all sewer line services, no extra charge.