# Blocked Drains Cost Calculator & Price Guide

This is the text version of https://www.supertrades.com.au/calculators/blocked-drains-cost-calculator.

Need help estimating the cost of blocked drains work? This guide covers common blocked drain plumber services, from basic drain unblocking to hydrojet drain cleaning and CCTV-based blocked drain repair. In Australia, typical business-hours pricing ranges from about $220 AUD per visit for a standard unblock up to $600 AUD per visit for hydrojet drain cleaning.

## Blocked Drains price breakdown

Typical job based on 1 visit (Business hours). Prices are supply-and-install midpoints. Actual quotes vary.

| Type | Cost per visit (Business hours) | Typical 1 visit (Business hours) job |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard unblock | $220 | $220 |
| Hydrojet drain cleaning | $600 | $600 |
| CCTV inspect and clear | $550 | $550 |

## What affects Blocked Drains cost

- **Type of blocked drain service:** The biggest cost driver is the service needed. A standard unblock is $220 AUD per visit, CCTV inspect and clear is $550 AUD per visit, and hydrojet drain cleaning is $600 AUD per visit during business hours.
- **Time of attendance:** Jobs booked after hours or on weekends cost more because the calculator applies a 1.5 multiplier. That means the same drain clearing job will cost more than a business-hours visit.
- **Access to the drain:** If there is no inspection opening or access is tight, pricing increases with a 1.35 multiplier. Harder access can make blocked sewer or branch line work slower and more difficult to complete.
- **Number of visits:** This calculator is based on the number of visits, so total cost rises with each attendance. If a recurring blockage needs return visits for further drain unblocking or inspection, the overall price increases accordingly.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a blocked drain plumber cost?

For a typical business-hours visit, a standard unblock costs $220 AUD per visit. If the job needs camera work, CCTV inspect and clear is $550 AUD per visit, while hydrojet drain cleaning is $600 AUD per visit. Estimate ranges are shown at around ±20% from the midpoint, with a minimum job charge of $180 AUD if the maths comes in lower.

### What is the cost of drain unblocking for a toilet, sink or branch drain?

Standard drain unblocking is $220 AUD per visit during business hours. This covers a callout plus electric eel or machine clear of a toilet, sink or branch drain. If the job is after hours or on a weekend, the calculator applies a 1.5 multiplier.

### How much does a blocked toilet plumber charge?

A blocked toilet plumber typically falls under the standard unblock service at $220 AUD per visit in business hours. That pricing applies to a machine clear of a toilet blockage. If access is tight or there is no inspection opening, the 1.35 multiplier can increase the total.

### When do I need hydrojet drain cleaning, and what does it cost?

Hydrojet drain cleaning is generally used for grease, tree roots, or a stubborn blocked sewer or stormwater line. The business-hours rate is $600 AUD per visit. If booked after hours or on a weekend, the 1.5 multiplier applies.

### How much does blocked drain repair with CCTV inspection cost?

If the blockage keeps coming back, a CCTV inspect and clear service is often the right next step. The business-hours price is $550 AUD per visit. This combines a camera inspection with clearing the drain, helping identify why the blocked drains issue is recurring.

### Does a blocked sewer or drain clearing job cost more after hours?

Yes. After-hours and weekend work is priced using a 1.5 multiplier, so any blocked sewer or drain clearing service will cost more than the business-hours rate. For example, the base rates start from $220 AUD per visit for a standard unblock, $550 AUD for CCTV inspect and clear, and $600 AUD for hydrojet drain cleaning before multipliers are applied.

Quotes: [Blocked Drains](https://www.supertrades.com.au/blocked-drains/index.md).