How much does drain cleaning cost?
We charge a $99 service fee that applies toward the work we complete. The total cost depends on the severity and location of the blockage, and we give you an upfront price before any work begins.
Can you clean main sewer lines?
Yes. We inspect and clear main sewer line blockages including roots and buildup. We assess the line and use the right approach for the specific blockage.
What causes drain clogs?
Common causes include hair buildup, grease, food particles, mineral deposits, tree roots in sewer lines, and foreign objects. Regular maintenance can prevent most clogs.
How often should I have my drains cleaned?
We recommend professional drain cleaning annually for preventive maintenance, or more frequently for commercial properties or homes with frequent clogs.
How quickly can you schedule drain cleaning?
Call us at (617) 479-9911 and we'll review your request and confirm the next available appointment. For serious backups or sewage, call us directly so we can tell you the fastest realistic next step.
What's the difference between drain snaking and hydro-jetting?
Snaking uses a cable to break up or hook a clog — fast and effective for most hair, grease, and debris clogs. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the pipe wall clean — better for stubborn buildup, grease accumulation, or tree roots. We choose the right method based on what's actually causing the blockage.
My drain keeps clogging even after cleaning. What's going on?
Recurring clogs usually mean something structural — a partial collapse, root intrusion, or buildup that snaking can only temporarily clear. A camera inspection lets us see exactly what's happening inside the pipe and give you a real fix rather than a temporary one.
I have a clogged drain and need someone near me today — what happens when I call?
Tell us which fixture is backing up and whether anything else in the house is draining slowly, because one slow sink is a different job from every drain in the house backing up at once — the second usually means the main line, not the fixture. We confirm the next available window on the call. The $99 service fee covers the visit and the diagnosis and comes off the price of the work, and you get the price before we start.
What is drain jetting, and is it what my drain needs?
Drain jetting — also called hydro-jetting — sends water through the line at high pressure and scours the pipe wall back to bare surface. A cable punches a hole through a blockage; jetting removes what the blockage was made of. It is the right call for kitchen lines glazed with years of grease, for main lines with root intrusion, and for any drain that clogs again within a few months of being cleared. It is the wrong call for a pipe that is already cracked or corroded through, which is why we camera the line first rather than guessing.
How do I know whether it is one drain or the main sewer line?
Run the tap in a different room. If only one fixture is slow, the blockage is local to that fixture. If several run slow together, or a toilet gurgles when the washing machine drains, or water rises in a basement floor drain, the main line is involved and clearing the single fixture will not hold. Telling us which of these you are seeing before we arrive means the right equipment comes on the first visit.
Can you clear a drain the same day?
Often, yes, when scheduling permits — and sewage backing up into the house is treated as an emergency rather than a routine appointment. Call (617) 479-9911 and we will tell you the fastest realistic window rather than an optimistic one.