Drain and sewer prices in Philadelphia
What each service typically runs across Philadelphia and its suburbs, what moves the number, and how to compare any two scopes fairly.
Typical residential ranges by service
| Service | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $149–$475 | Fixture vs. main line, cleanout access, roots vs. soft blockage |
| Hydro jetting | $375–$950 | Footage to the main, grease/root load, missing cleanout |
| Camera inspection | $175–$550 | Bundled $175–$350; no-cleanout toilet-pull $450–$750 |
| Main sewer line | $249–$650 | Cabling low, jetting and long root runs high |
| Rooter service | $249–$650 | Lateral length, mass severity, jetting finish |
| Kitchen grease line | $325–$900 | Residential low, restaurant staging high |
| Bathroom drains | $149–$375 | Single fixture low, branch/vent work high |
| Basement floor drain | $175–$550 | Cause and access; valve work quoted separately |
| Storm / catch basin | $275–$1,200 | Basin count and debris; severe vacuum work $500–$2,000+ |
| Commercial jetting | $450–$2,500 | Pipe diameter, line count, after-hours staging |
| Emergency service | $225–$750 | Hour, cause, access and method |
| Restaurant jetting | $375–$1,200 | Line count, trap-to-main footage, night work |
| Multifamily | $350–$1,500 | Stack count, lateral footage, unit access |
| HOA communities | $500–$2,000 | Shared laterals, basin count, site access |
These are planning ranges for standard work, not a price for your pipe — nobody can price a sewer honestly without a camera inspection first. For an interactive band, run the [cost estimator](/tools/drain-cleaning-cost-calculator/); for the full methodology, read [hydro jetting cost in Philadelphia](/resources/hydro-jetting-cost-philadelphia/) and [sewer repair and replacement cost](/resources/sewer-repair-replacement-cost-2026/).
Tools before a service call
Cost estimator
Most Philadelphia price guides quote one national number.
Clog diagnostic
The difference between a fixture clog and a main line failure is a factor of three in price and the difference between "book it next week" and "stop using water now".
Jetting vs snaking
Snaking costs less and jetting lasts longer, but that is not the real decision.
Pricing questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Philadelphia?
Most residential calls land $149 to $475 — a single accessible fixture at the low end, a root-loaded main lateral at the high end. Run the cost estimator with your access and timing for a tighter band.
How much does hydro jetting cost?
Residential jetting typically $375 to $950 depending on footage, access and coating severity — that band answers "hydrojet sewer line cost" and "sewer line jetting cost" too, since all three phrases describe the same method. Severe root or commercial grease loading runs higher — see hydro jetting for when jetting is the right call at all.
Why is the range so wide on every service?
Four drivers: fixture versus main line, cleanout access versus pulling a toilet, what is in the line, and business-hours versus after-hours dispatch. Lateral length to the street main matters more in Philadelphia rowhouses than in most cities.
Do you charge separately for diagnosis?
Camera work is its own visit with recorded video you keep. When it leads to repair with us, the inspection fee is credited toward that repair — and the footage marks become the work plan.
How do I compare two quotes fairly?
Ask both bidders for the same three things: camera footage with footage marks, a written scope naming method and footage, and the after-hours terms in writing. The choosing a company guide walks through the full check.