1 The cost of cleaning depends on the length of drain to be cleaned, level of blockage, and time spent. 2  On average, hydrojet cleaning can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 for a simple floor drain, to as much as $600 or more for a main sewer line.3  Most plumbers are going to charge by the hour. On average, hydrojet cleaning can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 for a simple floor drain, to as much as $600 or more for a main sewer line. 2  Most plumbers are going to charge by the hour.
Their duties break out into two categories: plumbers who handle basic repairs (often in emergency situations), and plumbers who specialize in remodeling projects and additions. According to project data from HomeAdvisor members, the average cost to hire a plumber ranges between $170 and $453. The average cost per hour for a plumber ranges from $45 to $150 per hour depending on the job, timing and location. Services may include drain cleaning, faucet replacement or installation, and toilet repair.
Service and repair work is billed at $99.00 per hour in fifteen minute increments with a half hour minimum for each plumber on the job. We start timing the job from when we leave our shop and end time when we get back to the shop. This standard rates applies Monday through Friday from 8:00 am through 4:00 pm.