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Drain Unblocking Cost

£75–£250rodding or jetting range. Last updated August 2026.

Domestic drain rodding typically costs £75–£150, while drain jetting costs £120–£250. Drain and sewer clearance who do blocked drain clearing

What each option costs

TypeTypical costNotes
Drain rodding£75–£150Per project
Drain jetting£120–£250Per project

What affects the price

  • Blockage location and severity
  • Rodding, jetting, or camera investigation
  • Emergency timing and access

What’s included

  • The agreed clearance method
  • Flow testing after clearance

Good to know

How long does it take? Simple blockages may clear in one visit; damage or repeated blockage needs further investigation.

Do I need one? Contact the sewerage company first if the blockage may be in a shared public sewer.

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How to pay less

  1. Describe which fixtures and inspection chambers are affected
  2. Ask whether the call-out and disposal are included

Sources

  1. Checkatrade, Drain Unblocking Costs (June 2026)
  2. Ofwat, Sewer Responsibility

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