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Drain Cleaning in Portland, OR

Sink won't drain? Tub backing up? A licensed Portland plumber clears clogged and slow drains the same day — kitchen, bath, tub, shower, toilet and main lines — with upfront pricing and no overtime fees.

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Drain Cleaning Portland

Same-day drain clearing — no chemical cleaners

  • Single drain or whole-house main line
  • Flat-rate $125–$300 — shown upfront
  • Licensed, bonded & insured in Oregon
  • Same-day clearing, mechanical methods only
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What we clear

Drains we unclog — same day

Residential and commercial, one fixture or the whole house.

Kitchen sink & disposal

Grease, food and soap buildup in kitchen lines and garbage disposals.

Bath, tub & shower

Hair and soap scum slowing or stopping bathroom drains.

Toilets

Clogged and overflowing toilets cleared with an auger.

Floor & laundry drains

Basement floor drains, laundry and washing-machine standpipes.

Main-line clogs

The whole-house drain that backs up multiple fixtures at once.

Recurring clogs

Drains that clog again and again — we find and fix the cause.

Our process

How we clear your drain

  1. Diagnose. We confirm which line is blocked and how far down — one fixture or the main.
  2. Clear it mechanically. A cable machine, hand auger, or root-cutting rooter physically removes the clog — no corrosive chemicals.
  3. Test the flow. We run water to confirm the line is fully open.
  4. Camera if needed. Recurring or main-line clogs get a camera inspection so we find the real cause.

Is your clog actually a sewer problem?

If several fixtures back up at once, your toilet gurgles when the sink runs, or water rises in the lowest drain, the blockage is in your main sewer line.

That needs a different fix: sewer line repair or, for grease and roots, hydro jetting. We camera the line to be sure.

Why it happens here

Why Portland drains clog

Most clogs come from grease and cooking fats, hair, soap scum, food scraps, and "flushable" wipes that aren't. Portland adds its own twist: many older homes still run on clay and cast-iron laterals, and the city's mature tree canopy sends roots into those lines, especially through the rainy season. Pouring chemical cleaner on these problems just corrodes the pipe — so we clear clogs mechanically and recommend hydro jetting only when buildup or roots call for it.

Upfront pricing

Flat-rate drain cleaning & $50 off your first visit

Basic snaking is typically $125–$300 — you see the price before we start, same rate any hour. No surprise after-hours fees.

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Drain backed up? We'll clear it today.

A licensed Portland plumber can be on the way now — snake, auger or rooter, same-day, no overtime fees.

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From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle drain cleaning with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.

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FAQ

Drain cleaning FAQ

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How much does drain cleaning cost in Portland?

Basic snaking typically runs about $125–$300 depending on the drain and how stubborn the clog is (Portland average ~$200). You get a flat-rate price upfront — no overtime charge for evenings or weekends.

Is a clogged drain an emergency?

A single slow drain usually isn't, but if multiple fixtures back up at once, sewage appears, or a toilet overflows and won't clear, treat it as urgent and call right away — it often signals a main-line blockage.

How do I know if it's just a clog or a sewer line problem?

One slow fixture = local clog. Several fixtures backing up together, a gurgling toilet, or water rising in the lowest drain points to a blocked main sewer line — we camera it to confirm.

Do you offer same-day drain cleaning in Portland?

Yes — same-day and 24/7 emergency drain cleaning across the metro. Most clogs are cleared in a single 1–2 hour visit.

Should I use Drano or call a plumber?

Avoid liquid chemical cleaners — they corrode pipes, damage older joints, and rarely clear a real blockage. Mechanical clearing actually removes the clog.

Why does my drain keep clogging?

Recurring clogs usually mean grease or scale buildup, poor grading, or tree roots in older Portland laterals. If snaking only helps briefly, hydro jetting or a camera inspection finds the cause.

What types of drains do you unclog?

Kitchen sinks and disposals, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, floor drains, laundry drains, and main-line clogs — residential and commercial.

How long does a drain cleaning take?

Most take one to two hours. Stubborn main-line clogs or jobs needing a camera inspection can take longer; we tell you what to expect first.

What's the difference between snaking and hydro jetting?

A drain snake punches a hole through a clog to get water flowing again. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire inside of the pipe, clearing grease, roots, and buildup along the whole line — better for recurring clogs. See our hydro jetting page for details.

Related Services

Other Plumbing Services in Portland

One call covers every plumbing need, anywhere in the metro.

Water Heater Repair

No hot water or a leaking tank? Same-day gas, electric & tankless repair.

Water Heater Replacement

Old or failed unit swapped same day, hauled away and code-compliant.

Water Heater Installation

New tank or tankless installs sized right for your home.

Tankless Water Heater Repair

Flow-sensor, ignition, scale and control-board fixes.

Hydro Jetting

High-pressure cleaning that blasts grease, roots and scale.

Sewer Line Repair

Camera diagnosis and trenchless repair of damaged laterals.

Sewer Line Cleaning

Roots and blockages cleared from your main sewer line.

Sewer Line Replacement

Trenchless pipe bursting or a targeted dig that lasts decades.

Sewer Camera Inspection

HD camera locates the exact problem underground.

Burst Pipe Repair

We stop the flood and repair burst pipes the same visit.

Leak Detection

Non-invasive location of hidden water leaks before they spread.

Slab Leak Repair

Pinpoint and repair leaks under your concrete slab.

Pipe Repair & Repiping

Repair or repipe for copper, PEX and old galvanized lines.

Gas Line Repair

Safe repair and leak-testing of natural-gas and propane lines.

Water Line Repair

Repair leaking or broken main water-service lines.

Frozen Pipe Repair

Thaw and repair frozen, split pipes before they flood.

Faucet Repair

Drips, low water pressure and worn cartridges fixed fast.

Toilet Repair

Clogged, running, leaking and overflowing toilets repaired.

Garbage Disposal Repair

Jammed, humming or leaking disposals repaired or replaced.

Backflow Testing

Certified annual backflow testing and certification.

Commercial Plumbing

Same-day plumbing for restaurants, offices and retail.

Coverage

Drain Cleaning Across Portland Neighborhoods

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