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Clogged drain cost in New York City
Clearing a clogged sink, tub or toilet in New York City usually costs $175 to $450. A main sewer line is a bigger job, typically $300 to $700 to snake, with hydro-jetting quoted separately, usually $700 and up.
Price by borough
| Borough | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Queens | $175 to $450 |
| Brooklyn | $175 to $450 |
| The Bronx | $175 to $450 |
| Staten Island | $175 to $450 |
| Manhattan | $200 to $520 |
Long Island, Westchester, North Jersey and southern Connecticut usually fall close to the Queens and Brooklyn range.
What the price should include
- Snaking one fixture's drain line
- Testing that it drains
- Basic cleanup
What moves the price up or down
- Which line is blocked: a single fixture or the main
- How far down the clog is
- Nights and weekends
- A camera inspection, if the clog keeps coming back
Red flags
- A very low advertised price that climbs once the pro arrives
- Being sold a full sewer replacement without camera footage
Good to know
If several fixtures back up at once, it's probably the main line. Stop running water and say so when you book.
Common questions
Should I use drain cleaner first?
Skip it. Chemical cleaners can damage old pipes and make the job nastier for whoever snakes it.
When is a camera worth it?
When the same drain clogs more than twice a year, or before buying an older house.
Why is Manhattan more expensive?
Parking, building rules, insurance certificates and travel time add to the pro's cost, so prices there typically run 10% to 20% higher.
How do I know a quote is fair?
Compare it with the range on this page, ask what's included, and use Level's free quote check.
About these numbers. They are Level estimates for October 2026, based on typical New York City rates for licensed, insured pros. They are not quotes. Your price depends on your home and is confirmed by the pro on site. As finished Level jobs and verified receipts come in, these pages will show what people actually paid.
Other repair costs in NYC
- Water heater replacement: $1,800 to $3,500
- Boiler repair (no heat): $250 to $900
- Boiler replacement: $6,500 to $12,000
- Toilet replacement: $400 to $900
- Leaky faucet repair: $200 to $500
- Outlet or GFCI replacement: $175 to $350
- Breaker keeps tripping: $250 to $500
- Ceiling or wall patch: $350 to $900
- Roof leak repair: $450 to $1,500