Roto-Rooter costs $160 to $600 per visit in 2026
Roto-Rooter costs $160 to $450 for most plumbing jobs in 2026. Clearing a clogged drain runs $225 to $600, with most people paying $350 to $450. A main sewer line cleanout is $400 to $800. A sewer camera inspection is $295 to $350. Hydro jetting is $500 to $900. Some franchises charge a $70 to $200 trip fee that comes off the bill if you do the work. Angi says most homeowners pay $160 to $450 for Roto-Rooter, and drain cleaning runs $140 to $340.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Angi | Angi says most homeowners pay $160 to $450 for Roto-Rooter, and drain cleaning runs $140 to $340. |
| HomeGuide | HomeGuide lists sewer line clearing at $400 to $600 and a national average of $350. |
| ThePricer | ThePricer lists a standard plumbing visit at $160 to $450 and hydro jetting at $500 to $900. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| The job | A bathroom sink is $180 to $300. A toilet is $300 to $450. A main line is $400 to $800. |
| Time of day | Nights, weekends and holidays cost 1.5 to 2 times the normal rate. |
| The clog | Tree roots and grease need bigger machines or jetting. |
| Your franchise | Each Roto-Rooter is locally owned with its own flat rate price list. |
| Extras | A camera inspection adds $295 to $350. Pulling a toilet to reach the line adds $200 or more. |
What the price includes
The quoted flat rate covers the trip, the snaking or augering, and a six month guarantee on residential drain cleaning. Parts, camera work and jetting are separate line items. FeeGuides.com is not linked to Roto-Rooter. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Roto-Rooter is a large plumbing and drain company with company stores and franchise owners. Each location sets its own prices. The company is known for flat-rate pricing, which means you get one price for the job and not a bill by the hour. The tech gives you the price on site, and you pick yes or no before work starts. Parts, camera work and hydro jetting can be extra line items. Many locations give free estimates. Ask the local office what its trip fee is and whether it comes off the final bill.
How to judge your quote
- Ask for the flat rate for your exact job before the tech starts work.
- Ask what the trip fee is and if it comes off the bill when you hire them.
- Ask if the price changes at night or on a weekend, and if the work has a guarantee.
- A fair quote is in writing, lists the job, and stays the same once you say yes.
- Compare the total with the range above: $160 to $600 per visit for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Ask if there is a trip fee and if it comes off the repair. Not every franchise charges one.
- Get a local plumber's price too. Independent plumbers charge $100 to $275 to snake a drain.
- Wait for business hours if it is not an emergency. You can save half the bill.
- Ask for the price on paper before they start. Roto-Rooter quotes on site, not by phone.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Angi, HomeGuide and ThePricer. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does Roto-Rooter cost?
Angi says most homeowners pay $160 to $450. HomeGuide lists the national average at $350.
How much is Roto-Rooter drain cleaning?
ThePricer says a household branch line clog runs $350 to $500. A main sewer line runs $400 to $600.
Is Roto-Rooter worth it?
It is worth it for deep clogs and main lines, where tools and camera work matter. For a simple sink clog, a plunger or a local plumber may cost less.
Does Roto-Rooter charge more at night?
ThePricer says most locations do not add a premium for nights, weekends or holidays. Ask your local office to be sure.