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Clogged Drain Service in Seattle

A kitchen sink full of water, a tub that will not drain, a toilet that will not flush. We clear the clog from the access point that reaches all of it, not just the part you can see, and jet the grease off when it keeps coming back.

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Gloved hand feeding a drain cable into an open kitchen sink drain with the trap removed under the cabinet
Field photo · Cabling past the kitchen trap

The short answer

A clogged drain is a blockage in a fixture’s trap or branch line: hair and soap in bathrooms, grease and food in kitchens, wipes in toilets. We clear it with a cable from the nearest access point and flow-test it. In Seattle that runs $200–$600 flat; if several fixtures are slow together, the main line is the problem instead.

$200–$600

Clog cleared, flat price

Full line

Cleared past the trap and arm

$0 trip fee

Same rate evenings & weekends

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What clogged drain service includes, and what it costs

The point is a drain that stays open, so we clear the whole branch from the fixture to where it joins the main stack.

We cable the fixture’s branch through its full length, flow-test it, and tell you whether what came back on the cable means the line needs jetting.

If the sink, the dishwasher and a downstairs fixture all back up together, the problem is not one drain. It is the main, and that is a main sewer line cleaning instead.

What we clear: fixture to stackTrapBranch line, in the wallMain stackWhere it joinsMain line: a separate serviceUnder the sink
What we clear:fixture to stackTrapBranchStackMain line: separate
Cabled and flow-tested on every call Main stack and main line, checked when more than one fixture backs up

Our flat price

$200–$600

Flat per drain; hydro jetting $500–$700

Clears
Kitchen, bath, tub, shower, toilet, laundry and floor drains
Method
Cable first; hydro jetting when grease coats the pipe
Camera
On request, or when the clog keeps returning
Hours
Phones 8 AM to 8 PM daily; online booking any hour
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Which drain, which clog

The fixture points to the cause, and the cause points to the fix. This is how we read it before the truck leaves the shop.

Pink marks where the clog usually sits

  • Kitchen sink

    Past the trap

    What usually clogs it

    Grease, food solids and disposal waste past the trap

    The fix

    Cable the kitchen branch; jet if it keeps returning

    $200–$600

  • Sink and dishwasher together

    Past the dishwasher tie-in

    What usually clogs it

    A blockage past where the dishwasher ties in

    The fix

    Cable the full kitchen line

    $200–$600

  • Bathroom sink, tub or shower

    Trap and branch

    What usually clogs it

    Hair and soap in the trap and branch

    The fix

    Cable the branch, flow-test

    $200–$600

  • Toilet

    In the trapway

    What usually clogs it

    Wipes, too much paper, or an object in the trapway

    The fix

    Toilet auger, then check the line past it

    $200–$600

  • Laundry standpipe

    In the standpipe

    What usually clogs it

    Lint and soap

    The fix

    Cable the laundry line

    $200–$600

  • Same clog every few months

    On the pipe wall

    What usually clogs it

    Grease or scale coating the pipe wall

    The fix

    Camera, then hydro jetting

    $500–$700

Prices are our flat Seattle rates for standard service, with no trip fee and the same rate evenings and weekends.

Why kitchen lines clog more than any other drain

Seattle Public Utilities spends real effort on this one, because kitchen grease clogs private pipes and the public sewer alike.

Water running into a greasy frying pan held over a stainless kitchen sink drain
Rinsing a greasy pan sends oil straight into the line.

  1. 01

    Liquid oil does not stay liquid

    SPU calls it a myth that liquid oils will not clog pipes like solid fats. Many cooking oils, like olive and coconut oil, harden in cooler pipes and cause blockages.

    Source: SPU, Fats, Oils, and Grease

  2. 02

    Disposals feed the clog

    SPU says food waste from garbage disposals can also clog pipes and cause sewer backups. Ground food settles in the same places grease sticks.

    Source: SPU, Fats, Oils, and Grease

  3. 03

    The pipe out of the house is small

    Bellevue Utilities notes the drain connecting a home to the main sewer is only about four inches wide, and lists grease, food scraps and coffee grounds among the common culprits.

    Source: City of Bellevue

  4. 04

    Chemicals can make old pipes worse

    An N.C. Cooperative Extension urban forester notes that highly caustic drain cleaners can damage older sewer pipes, creating openings roots can use.

    Source: N.C. Cooperative Extension

What goes down a Seattle sink, and what does not

Straight from SPU’s grease guidance, plus the things we pull out of drains most often.

Fine down the drain

  • Water and mild dish soap
  • Rinse water from wiped plates
  • Toilet paper, in normal amounts
  • Hot water after a wiped pan

Keep out of the drain

  • ×Cooking oil, even olive or coconut oil
  • ×Bacon fat, butter, sauces and dressings
  • ×Food scraps through the disposal
  • ×Wipes, even the ones labeled flushable
  • ×Caustic drain cleaner in an old line

SPU’s method for grease: wipe small amounts of oil into the compost with a paper towel, and scrape large amounts into a container with a lid for the garbage. SPU grease guidance.

Proof from inside real drain lines

What comes out of a line tells you whether it needed a cable or a jetter. We show you either way.

Past the trap, every time

Removing the trap and plunging rarely reaches the clog. We cable from the access point that reaches the whole branch.

Jetting for grease that returns

When the cable pulls back grease coating, 4,000 PSI water scours the pipe wall instead of punching a channel through it.

Camera when it keeps happening

Repeat clogs get a camera pass, so you know whether it is buildup, a sag that holds grease, or the main.

Drum drain machine at an open kitchen sink cabinet with the garbage disposal and trap exposed
Drum machine at the kitchen sink cabinet
Drain cable pulled back through a sink drain, coated in black sludge, with the trap removed
Sludge on the cable from past the trap
Buildup coating the inside of a drain line opened under a sink
Buildup coating a drain line under a sink
Frying pans with leftover cooking oil on a stovetop
Where most kitchen clogs start

Plunger, chemicals, cable or jetter?

Each one has a job. Here is what each reaches, honestly, including the ones we do not sell.

What to check Plunger or chemical cleaner Cable or hydro jetting
Reaches a clog past the trap Often not Yes, through the full branch
Removes grease coating the pipe No Jetting scours the wall clean
Safe for older pipes Caustic products can damage them Yes, with a camera first on old lines
Tells you why it clogged No Camera on request or for repeat clogs
Cost A few dollars, often repeated $200–$600 cable, $500–$700 jetting

How a clogged drain visit works

Most single-fixture clogs are cleared in under an hour, the same day you call when the schedule allows.

  1. 3–5 min

    The call

    Which fixture, how long it has been slow, and whether anything else drains slowly.

  2. Same day

    Arrival window

    A window, not a whole day. Morning calls generally go out the same afternoon.

  3. ~10 min

    Flat price

    Floor and cabinet protected, access chosen, one price approved first.

  4. 20–60 min

    Clear the branch

    Cable from the access point that reaches the whole clog.

  5. ~10 min

    Flow test

    Water runs to prove it, and you see what came out of the line.

Sink full right now? Book the first slot.

The same flat prices apply evenings and weekends, with no trip fee. Online booking runs through the same calendar the truck works from.

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How much does clogged drain service cost in Seattle?

One flat price per drain, for the whole branch, not just the trap.

Our flat price

$200–$600

Per drain, the whole branch cleared

  • Cable through the full branch
  • Flow test
  • What came back, explained
  • Camera on request

Clogged drain service costs $200 to $600 in Seattle, flat, for a sink, tub, shower, toilet, laundry or floor drain. We cable the branch from the fixture to where it joins the main stack, flow-test it, and tell you whether what came back means the line needs jetting.

Seattle average
Angi’s 2026 Seattle data puts drain cleaning at $210–$536, averaging $373. Angi: Seattle drain cleaning cost
Never added
A trip fee, an hourly meter, or an evening or weekend surcharge
Price is set
After we see the access point and the line, and before any work starts. You approve it first.
If it keeps returning
Hydro jetting, $500–$700 with the camera included

Clogged drain prices, and what comes next if it keeps returning

Flat prices for homes, and a maintenance schedule for restaurants and buildings.

Seattle grease rules, for homes and restaurants

Grease is a utility problem as much as a plumbing one, so the city has rules for businesses and guidance for homes.

  • Grease causes backups and Sound pollution

    SPU says leftover oil and grease causes sewage backups, expensive plumbing repairs and pollution in Puget Sound. SPU: Fats, Oils, and Grease

  • Restaurants need a grease interceptor

    SPU says any business with commercial kitchen plumbing fixtures and a King County Food Business Permit must install a grease interceptor and clean it regularly. SPU: Commercial kitchens

  • A backup in a business means closing

    SPU says a business with a backup should close immediately and contact Seattle-King County Public Health for direction. SPU: Commercial kitchens

  • Check who you hire

    Washington L&I lists every registered contractor. Verify a contractor; ours is #DRAINDA756MA.

Clogged drain service near you

Same flat prices across Seattle, the north end and the Eastside. Restaurants: see commercial drain cleaning.

Clogged drain FAQ

Cost, grease, disposals and repeat clogs. More in the Seattle drain & sewer FAQ, or try the free drain diagnostic.

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How much does it cost to unclog a drain in Seattle?

Clearing a clogged sink, tub, shower, toilet or floor drain with us runs $200–$600, flat. If grease or root hair keeps closing the line, hydro jetting runs $500–$700. There is no trip fee and no evening or weekend surcharge.

Why does my kitchen sink keep clogging?

Usually because grease and food solids are coating the pipe past the trap, and each cleaning only opens a hole through the buildup. If the sink and other fixtures back up together, the clog is in the main line instead.

Can I pour grease down the drain with hot water?

No. Seattle Public Utilities says many cooking oils, like olive and coconut oil, harden in cooler pipes and cause blockages. Wipe small amounts into the compost with a paper towel, and scrape large amounts into a lidded container for the garbage.

Is a garbage disposal bad for my drain?

It can be. Seattle Public Utilities says food waste from garbage disposals can also clog pipes and cause sewer backups. Scrape plates into the compost and use a sink strainer.

Are chemical drain cleaners safe?

Caustic products can damage older pipes. An N.C. Cooperative Extension urban forester notes that highly caustic drain cleaners can damage older sewer pipes and give roots a way in. A cable or jetter removes the clog without that risk.

Why is my shower or tub draining slowly?

Hair and soap build up in the trap and the branch line behind it. Pulling the stopper clears what you can see; a cable clears the rest of the branch so it stays open.

What if more than one drain is clogged?

Several fixtures slowing together, or water coming up a basement floor drain, means the blockage is past the branch lines, in the building drain or the main sewer line. That is a main line cleaning, usually with a camera pass.

Will hydro jetting damage my pipes?

Not a sound pipe. We run a camera first on older lines, because pressure can open a cracked clay joint or rotted cast iron. When the pipe is sound, jetting scours grease off the wall instead of just opening a channel through it.

Sources and Seattle references

Grease and disposal guidance on this page comes from these public sources. Our prices are flat Seattle rates for standard service, reviewed October 2026.

Drain stopped right now? Tell us what it is doing.

A photo of the fixture and a note on whether anything else drains slowly tells us branch line or main before we arrive.

  • Which fixture is clogged
  • Whether anything else drains slowly
  • When it was last cleared
  • A photo, if you can
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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 to 8 PM
Booking
Online, 24/7
License
WA contractor #DRAINDA756MA
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