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2026 Pricing
Drain Cleaning Cost in Tampa Bay
Tampa drain cleaning ranges $279 for a simple drain flush to $849 for hydrojet sewer cleaning and beyond for replacement. We don’t use harsh chemicals on old Tampa pipes. Instead: mechanical clearing (snake/auger), hydrojet (high-pressure water for roots and grease), and camera inspection to find the real problem. CFC1431159 licensed.
Slow drain or sewer backing up? We clear it with a snake or hydro jet, never harsh chemicals, and flow-test the drain before we leave.
Home Therapist serves Tampa Bay, Florida. In the area? FREE estimates and FREE diagnosis.
- Licensed CAC1819196 & CFC1431159
- 4.8 stars from 1,398 reviews
- Background-checked, drug-tested techs
- Hablamos español
At a glance
- Single drain flush
- $279
- Main sewer line
- $349 through a cleanout; $549 if we pull a toilet for access
- Hydro jet (roots, grease)
- $849
- PVC drain line
- $279 small repair; $699 replacement
- Sewer line replacement
- $40 per foot, plus trenching ($70 dirt, $100 concrete per foot)
- Permit
- None for cleaning; drain line repair or replacement needs a plumbing permit
- Chemicals
- We do not use chemical drain cleaners on older Tampa pipes
- Diagnosis
- FREE; you approve a written quote before any work begins
Reviewed by Alejandro Morales, Co-Owner & FL Certified Plumbing Contractor (FL license CFC1431159)
2026 Drain Cleaning Prices
Drain Clearing Services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Drain Line Flush (single fixture) | $279 |
| Sewer Drain Unclogging (main line, via cleanout) | $349 |
| Sewer Drain Unclogging (with toilet removal for access) | $549 |
| Hydro Jet Sewer Drain Unclogging (roots, grease) | $849 |
| Sink Drain P-Trap Replacement | $279 |
| Bathtub Drain Strainer Replacement | $299 |
| Sink Drain Strainer Replacement | $279 |
| Bathtub Drain Replacement | $599 |
Drain Line Repair / Replacement
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| PVC Drain Line Small Repair | $279 |
| PVC Drain Line Replacement | $699 |
| Sewage Drain Replacement/Installation (per linear foot) | $40 |
| Sewage Drain Dirt Trench Replacement (per foot) | $70 |
| Sewage Drain Concrete Trench Replacement (per foot) | $100 |
| French Drain Pipe Installation (per foot) | $50 |
Pump + Lift Station (for below-grade fixtures)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 1/3 HP Compact Remote Sink/Drain Pump (1-1/2″) | $950 |
| 1/2 HP Compact Remote Sink/Drain Pump (2″) | $1,250 |
What You Probably Noticed First
Most drain problems in Tampa give warning before they become emergencies. Here is what homeowners typically see and smell before they call us.
- Slow drainage in one sink that gradually gets worse over several weeks
- A rotten-egg or sewer gas smell near floor drains or rarely-used bathroom sinks
- Gurgling sounds from the toilet when you run the bathroom sink
- Multiple drains backing up at the same time (kitchen sink and bathroom drain both slow simultaneously)
- Standing water in the shower that takes 5 to 10 minutes to drain after you step out
- Toilet that flushes sluggishly or requires two flushes for normal waste
- A drain that was cleared 3 to 6 months ago is clogging again
- Wet or soft ground near a cleanout cap in the yard, or grass that is greener in one strip across the yard
Tampa Seasonal Demand: When Drain Calls Peak
Drain cleaning calls in Tampa Bay spike most sharply in two windows. The first is the holiday season, Thanksgiving through New Year, when kitchen grease, food waste, and increased household use overwhelm drains that were marginal to begin with. The second is June through August, when Tampa’s rainy season saturates the soil, reduces the grade pressure that helps waste flow, and makes root intrusion in older clay sewer lines significantly worse. Older neighborhoods in Tampa (Seminole Heights, Ybor, Palma Ceia, West Tampa) that still have cast iron or clay sewer laterals see a sharp increase in root calls every summer.
Where we work
We serve the three counties of Tampa Bay from our shop at 1408 W Linebaugh Ave in Tampa.
Hillsborough County
Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Carrollwood, Town ’n’ Country, Plant City, Ruskin, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Valrico, Lutz, Seffner
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach
Pasco County
Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, New Port Richey, Holiday, Hudson, Trinity, Zephyrhills, Dade City
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