Pricing
Flat-rate quotes given before work starts, free estimates, and no premium for calling at 2am. Here is how we price and what drives the number.
Licensed & Insured
WSSC Lic # 71483
24/7 Emergency Response
1–2 hour arrival, most areas
Written Guarantee
Up to 1 year on sewer line work
Flat-Rate Quotes
Priced before we start
Diagnose, quote, then work
Nobody can honestly price a sewer repair over the phone. What we can do is tell you exactly how the number gets built.
Free estimate
We come out, identify the actual problem, and camera the line where the situation calls for it.
Flat-rate quote
One number, given before any work starts. Not an hourly rate, and not a range that drifts.
The price you were quoted
That is what you pay. If we find a genuinely different problem, we stop and re-quote first.
What jobs usually cost
Real ranges for our service area, so you can budget before we arrive. Your exact price is quoted flat-rate once we have diagnosed the job.
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning — single fixture | $149 – $325 | Kitchen, bath, laundry or floor drain with accessible cleanout access. |
| Main line clearing | $295 – $650 | Varies with blockage severity, line length and cleanout availability. |
| Rooter service — root removal | $350 – $750 | Depends on root mass and how far along the run the intrusion sits. |
| Sewer camera inspection | $250 – $450 | Standalone inspection. Included at no extra cost with sewer line work. |
| Hydro jetting | $450 – $1,200 | Residential to light commercial. Grease lines at the upper end. |
| Sewer line descaling | $800 – $2,500 | Priced by line length and how heavy the tuberculation is. |
| Spot sewer repair | $1,800 – $4,500 | Single failure point. Depth, access and surface type drive the number. |
| Trenchless sewer lining (CIPP) | $95 – $250 per ft | Usually beats open-cut once yard and hardscape restoration is counted. |
| Pipe bursting replacement | $120 – $300 per ft | Full replacement through two access pits. Includes upsizing where needed. |
| Water leak detection | $275 – $550 | Non-invasive location. Repair quoted separately once the leak is found. |
Ranges reflect typical residential work in Montgomery & Prince George's Counties. Depth, access, pipe condition and surface restoration all move the number — see below.
Five things that change the number
If two quotes for the same job differ a lot, the answer is almost always in this list.
Depth and length of the run
A lateral four feet down is a different job from one at twelve feet. Length drives material and labour on any trenchless method.
What is on the surface above it
A line under open lawn is straightforward. One under a driveway, patio or mature planting carries restoration cost that often exceeds the plumbing itself — which is exactly when trenchless pays for itself.
Whether there is an accessible cleanout
A proper cleanout makes most jobs faster and cheaper. Without one, we have to create access first, and that is additional work.
Pipe material and condition
Sound PVC, scaled cast iron and century-old clay each call for different methods and different equipment. This is what the camera inspection settles before anyone quotes.
Permitting
Sewer lateral replacement and most structural repairs require permits, and connections here fall under WSSC jurisdiction. We handle the process and flag any schedule impact up front.
Our guarantee
If the issue returns inside the warranty period, we come back at no charge. That is the whole policy — there is no fine print worth burying.
- Drain cleaning30 days
- Hydro jetting90 days
- Sewer line work1 year
Always included
- Free estimate before any commitment
- Flat-rate quote given before work begins
- No after-hours, weekend or holiday surcharge
- Camera footage and written findings on sewer line work
- Cleanup of the work area when we finish
- Licensed and insured — WSSC Lic # 71483
Common questions about cost
No. Estimates are free, and for sewer line work the camera inspection that informs the estimate is included when you proceed with the repair.
Yes. We quote flat-rate after diagnosing the problem, and that is the number you pay. If we open something up and find a genuinely different problem than the one diagnosed, we stop and re-quote before continuing — we never simply add to the bill.
No. There is no after-hours, weekend or holiday surcharge. A 2am emergency call is quoted at the same rates as a Tuesday afternoon appointment.
For larger sewer line work, call and ask — we will talk through the options available for the scope of your job.
Because material and labour scale directly with the length of the run. Per-foot pricing is also easier to compare between contractors than a single lump sum with no breakdown behind it.
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