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5608 17th Ave NW, Suite 2025, Seattle, WA 98107 · WA #DRAINDA756MA

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Seattle Drain Cleaning, Hydro Jetting & Sewer Line Service

Drain cleaning, hydro jetting and sewer camera work across Seattle and the Eastside, from an owner-operated crew. One flat price before we start, and camera proof of every main line we clear.

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Phones answered 8 AM – 8 PM, seven days · Online booking open 24/7

$200–$600

Drain cleaning, flat price before work starts

HD camera

Before & after footage of every main line

$0 trip fee

Same rate evenings & weekends

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Clogged drain or sewer backup in Seattle? Find the pipe that’s failing.

Pick the symptom you’re seeing. The cutaway lights the pipe that’s failing, and the card shows the usual cause, the fix and the flat Seattle price, with a $0 trip fee and no sales pressure.

Pick the drain symptom you are seeingSlow or clogged sink, tub or shower drainToilet backing up or overflowingSewer backup in several drains at onceRecurring clogs from tree roots or greaseSewer scope before you buy a homeCommercial or multi-unit drain lines

Not sure which one it is? Answer a few questions in the free drain diagnostic or call (206) 590-1455.

Cutaway of a Seattle-area house showing the kitchen and bathroom drains, main drain and side sewer running to the city sewer main — In Seattle the property owner maintains the side sewer from the house to the city main, including the part under the sidewalk and street. $0 trip fee, and evenings and weekends cost the same.

Seattle drain & sewer pricing Clear prices. No surprises.

Upfront, flat pricing for drain cleaning, rooter service, sewer line cleaning, hydro jetting and sewer camera inspection in Seattle and the Eastside. You approve one price before any work begins: $0 trip fee, no hourly meter, and evenings and weekends cost the same.

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Why ranges instead of a $99 special? A $99 offer usually covers a cable through an easy cleanout and little else. See how $99 drain cleaning works in Seattle and the full Seattle drain cleaning cost guide.

Seattle skyline and Space Needle at sunset, the city The Drain Authority serves with drain cleaning, hydro jetting and sewer line services

Sewer camera inspection & sewer scope

Seattle sewer scope: proof before and after we clear the line.

We run an HD sewer camera through your main line before we jet and again once it is clear. You see what caused the backup, exactly how far out it sits and that it is gone, on recorded footage you keep. A camera inspection on its own runs $300–$400.

Sewer camera inspection footage of a root mass filling a Seattle side sewer 87.5 feet from the cleanout — **Before**Root mass filling the line at 87.5 ftAfterSame spot, clear to full diameter

The same Seattle side sewer at 87.5 feet after root removal, clear to full pipe diameter — **Before**Root mass filling the line at 87.5 ftAfterSame spot, clear to full diameter

Camera before the jetter
Pressure will not hurt a sound pipe, but it can open a cracked clay joint or rotted cast iron. We look first, then choose the cable, the jetter or descaling.
Every defect located
Footage records the distance to each root intrusion, belly or offset joint, so any repair is scoped to the right spot instead of the whole yard.
The recording is yours
Keep it for a home sale, an insurance conversation or a second opinion. A clean line on camera is the proof the job is done.

Root ball cabled out of a Seattle side sewer
Scale and grease from a Renton sewer line
Roots pulled from a basement floor drain
Camera set up at a side-yard cleanout

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Buying a home? Read the Seattle sewer scope guide for home buyers.

Shane Caldwell, owner of The Drain Authority, in his Seattle drain cleaning van with the 4,000 PSI hydro jetter and hose reel — **Shane Caldwell**Owner · The Drain Authority, Ballard

Owner-operated in Ballard, Seattle

A Seattle drain cleaning company run by its owner.

When you call The Drain Authority, Shane Caldwell picks up. He runs the company from Ballard, and drain cleaning, sewer lines and hydro jetting are the only work it does.

That focus means the truck that pulls up already carries the jetter, cables and camera the job needs, so there is no second visit. A general plumber fits drain calls between water heaters and fixture installs; a dedicated drain cleaner diagnoses and clears the line in one visit. More on why a drain cleaner, not a plumber, saves Seattle homeowners money.

Owner answersShane picks up the phone himself
Flat quote first$0 trip fee, no hourly meter
8 AM–8 PM dailySame rate evenings and weekends
4,000 PSI jetterHD sewer camera and cable machines on the truck

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The Drain Authority van parked beside an open sewer access in Seattle, with an orange drain cleaning cable running from a reel machine into the line

Seattle drain cleaning, made simple

What to expect when you book drain cleaning in Seattle

Most Seattle drain cleaning visits take 45 minutes to 3 hours from arrival to clean-up. A single clogged sink is usually under an hour; a root-blocked main line can take three. Here is every step, from the first call to the camera footage.

3–5 min
Step 1: The phone call
Tell us which fixtures are slow, whether anything gurgles and where your cleanout is. That usually tells us branch line or main sewer before a truck moves.
Same day
Step 2: Your arrival window
A window, not a whole day. Morning calls generally go out the same afternoon; late-day calls get the first slot next morning.
~10 min
Step 3: Access and a flat price
Floors are covered before equipment comes inside. You approve one flat price before any work begins, with a $0 trip fee.
45 min – 3 hrs
Step 4: Clearing the line
We cable or hydro jet from the access point nearest the blockage, not the fixture. That choice keeps a two-hour job from becoming four.
~15 min
Step 5: Camera check and clean-up
You get the camera footage, what we found and a note on anything worth watching. The work area goes back the way we found it.

Book drain cleaning online in about two minutes

Not an emergency? Pick the job, choose an open slot and add your address, any hour. Booking runs on the same calendar the truck works from, and you still approve a flat price on site before work starts.

Book online, any hour Water rising? Call (206) 590-1455

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Seattle homeowner resource

Seattle side sewers: who owns the line and why it clogs

Your side sewer is the private pipe from your house to the public sewer main in the street. In Seattle the homeowner owns all of it, so a clog, root intrusion or break anywhere along that line is yours to fix. Old clay pipe, big street trees and a long wet season make it the most common source of serious backups in Seattle homes.

What is a side sewer?
The private pipe that carries everything from your sinks, toilets, tubs and floor drains to the City of Seattle’s public sewer main under the street.
Who owns it in Seattle?
You do, all the way to the main, including the stretch under the sidewalk and street. Seattle Public Utilities maintains only the main itself.
Why does it clog?
Much of Seattle still runs on old clay and cast iron, with joints that roots and grease find first. Cut roots regrow in 12 to 24 months. More on tree root clogs.
Do neighbors share one?
Many older homes tie into one line before the main. From the point the pipes join, each owner shares the repair, and a blockage there backs up into whichever basement sits lowest.

Drain and side sewer services for Seattle homes

From one slow sink to a root-packed side sewer: we clear it, show you the camera footage and price any repair before work begins.

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Seattle drain cleaning reviews

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Google rating from 100+ reviews

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Michael Kassim

2026-10-17

I had the pleasure of working with Shane. I called and he was here quickly. He assessed the situation of my clogged downspout and drain and was able to get it unclogged! We had a great experience with Shane. He is kind, honest and a hard worker. We would highly recommend!

Julie In WA

2026-10-16

Hired Shane for a sewer scope. He was friendly, professional and I appreciated his honesty. Thankfully everything checked out great, but if it hadn't I know he wouldn't have tried to upset me anything I didn't need. Thanks!

Cyd Smith

2026-10-07

Shane was great! Charged me less than his original estimate, came on the same day, cleaned out the drain, and gave me lots of good information. I highly recommend him.

Nathan Estes

2026-10-02

Super prompt and efficient. Highly recommend!

Nancy & Marc Rerucha Borges

2026-09-29

Shane was straightforward, honest, and didn't try to sell us services we didn't need. He was able to quickly and efficiently clear a root clogged side sewer line that another company wasn't able to get, and left the line hydro jet clean! We had gotten serveral bids, and found his prices to be fair, transparent, upfront, and limited to just what we needed. We HIGHLY recommend his services, and would certainly use him again! It left us feeling good about the whole experience, which is saying a lot when it comes to backing up sewage.

Colleen O'Rork

2026-09-27

Prompt,, honest, clean. Definitely call Shane for the drain!!@

Dafna Bitton

2026-09-26

Omg, Shane was a life saver. We suddenly had a clogged kitchen sink on a Friday night. I messaged him that night and he said he could come after his noon appointment the next day. He got to our place before 1pm (which was amazing, I figured he'd be running behind schedule) and got the job done within an hour. He was very transparent about what he was doing, had good equipment, and was pleasant to talk to. He was also up front about pricing ahead of time, which was incredibly reasonable. I'm so glad we found Shane, and we'll definitely be using him again!!

Kim Kaiser

2026-09-16

Same day response and resolution! Highly recommend.

Mike Foster

2026-09-16

Excellent workmanship. Extensive experience and knowledge.

Seattle drain cleaning and sewer line FAQ

Straight answers on cost, timing and who is responsible for what. More in the full Seattle drain & sewer FAQ.

Still have a question?

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How much does drain cleaning cost in Seattle?

Most drain cleaning in Seattle runs $200–$600, and hydro jetting a line runs $500–$700. Where yours lands depends on access, how far out the blockage sits and what is causing it. You approve one flat price before work starts, with no trip fee and no hourly meter.

How much does a sewer scope cost in Seattle?

A sewer camera inspection, often called a sewer scope, runs $300–$400 in Seattle. The HD camera runs the side sewer out to the city main and records the distance to each root intrusion, belly, offset joint or crack, and the footage is yours to keep for the sale or a second opinion.

Should I call a plumber or a drain cleaning company?

For a clog, a sewer backup or a slow main line, call a drain cleaning company. A drain specialist arrives with the hydro jetter, root cutters and sewer camera already on the truck, so the line is diagnosed and cleared in one visit instead of two.

How do I know if it’s the main sewer line?

When two or more fixtures back up at the same time, the blockage is in the main sewer line, not a branch. Typical signs are a tub that fills while the washer drains, a basement floor drain that rises when you flush, or toilets that gurgle after a storm.

Snaking or hydro jetting: which does my pipe need?

Snaking punches a path through one blockage; hydro jetting scours the whole pipe wall back to full diameter. A cable is the right, cheaper call for a single soft clog in a sound pipe. Hardened grease, mineral scale and root hair need jetting, after a camera pass confirms the pipe can take it.

Who is responsible for the sewer line in Seattle?

In Seattle, the property owner is responsible for the whole side sewer, from the house to the connection at the public main, including the section under the sidewalk and street. Seattle Public Utilities maintains only the main itself.

Do you offer same-day or emergency drain cleaning?

Phones are answered and trucks run 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, with same-day service when the schedule allows. Online booking takes requests around the clock, and a Saturday evening slot costs the same as a Tuesday morning one.

Not sure what’s clogged? Send a Seattle drain specialist a photo.

Describe what is happening and attach photos through the contact form. You will get a straight answer on what it likely is and what to do next, before anyone books a truck.

Which fixtures are slow or backing up
Whether anything gurgles or smells
Where your cleanout is, if you know
A photo of any standing water

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The Drain Authority

5608 17th Ave NW, Suite 2025
Seattle, WA 98107

Phone: (206) 590-1455
Email: info@drainauthority.pro
Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 8 PM
Booking: Online, 24/7

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Seattle Drain Cleaning, Hydro Jetting & Sewer Line Service

Clogged drain or sewer backup in Seattle? Find the pipe that’s failing.

Clogged sink, tub or shower drain

Toilet backing up

Sewer backup in several drains

Roots or grease that keep coming back

Sewer scope before you buy

Restaurant, apartment or office lines

Seattle drain & sewer pricing Clear prices. No surprises.

Drain Cleaning Most booked

Rooter Service

Main Sewer Line Cleaning

Hydro Jetting

Sewer Camera Inspection

Cast Iron Pipe Descaling

Commercial Drain Cleaning

Camera before the jetter

Every defect located

The recording is yours

A Seattle drain cleaning company run by its owner.

Step 1: The phone call

Step 2: Your arrival window

Step 3: Access and a flat price

Step 4: Clearing the line

Step 5: Camera check and clean-up