Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal in Des Moines
Kitchen, bath, toilet, and main sewer line clogs cleared the same day — including hydro-jetting and camera inspection.
How much does it cost?
Standard drain clearing in Des Moines runs $95–$350 depending on access and severity. Hydro-jetting (for grease, scale, or roots) is $400–$800. Camera inspection is included free when we hydro-jet.
What's the process?
We diagnose with a camera if the clog is recurring or deep, clear it mechanically or with hydro-jet, then verify the line is clean. Recurring-clog warranty included.
How fast can you come?
Same-day clearing on every call. 24/7 emergency response for mainline backups — we know what raw sewage in a basement looks like and we don't make you wait.
Typical drain cleaning & clog removal prices in Des Moines
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen or bath drain clear | $95–$200 |
| Main sewer line clearing (through a cleanout) | $200–$350 |
| Hydro-jetting (camera inspection included) | $400–$800 |
Planning ranges for the Des Moines metro in 2026. Your written quote depends on the equipment, access and what we find on site — you see the price before any work starts.
Slow drains, sewer smells, or backups — we’ll clear it today.
Drain problems in Des Moines fall into a few familiar buckets. Older homes — anything pre-1960 in Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, Highland Park, and the East Village — usually have clay tile sewer lines under big oaks and maples. The roots find every joint, and once they’re in, they’re back every two years unless you jet and treat.
Kitchen lines are almost always grease. Even with a disposal, soap, butter, and cooking oil cool down inside the pipe and slowly close it off. Snaking opens a small hole — hydro-jetting actually cleans the pipe.
When to call instead of trying a store-bought drain cleaner
Chemical drain cleaners are hard on old galvanized pipes and won’t touch a root or a grease blockage. If more than one drain is slow, if you smell sewer gas, or if you hear gurgling when a different fixture runs, the clog is past your trap — that’s a main-line issue, and you want a camera on it before it backs up into your basement at 2am.
Hard water and Iowa’s mineral problem
Des Moines water averages 250+ ppm hardness. That mineral scale coats the inside of every drain line and traps soap and hair faster than it would in softer cities. Annual maintenance jetting on the main is cheap insurance for an older home.
What's included
- Kitchen sink and garbage disposal clogs
- Bathroom sink, tub, and shower drain clearing
- Toilet clogs and rebuilds
- Main sewer line clearing
- Hydro-jetting for grease, scale, and tree roots
- Sewer camera inspection (included with hydro-jet)
- Tree root removal and recurring-root treatment
- 30-day warranty on every clear
Signs you need drain cleaning & clog removal
- Multiple drains running slow at the same time
- Gurgling from sinks when the toilet flushes
- Sewer smell from drains or yard
- Drains that clog again every few weeks
- Water backing up into the tub when you flush
- Toilet bubbling or rocking when other water runs
Our process
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Call
Tell us which fixtures are slow or backing up. We dispatch with the right cable machine, jetter, or camera based on what you describe.
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Diagnose
Quick visual check, snake or camera depending on symptoms, and a written price before we touch your line.
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Clear
Mechanical cable for most household clogs, hydro-jet for grease, scale, and roots. We run water to confirm full flow.
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Verify
Camera the line if requested to show you exactly what came out. You see proof the clog is gone before we leave.
Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal: frequently asked questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Des Moines?
A standard kitchen or bath drain clear is $95–$200. A main sewer line clearing through a cleanout runs $200–$350. Hydro-jetting is $400–$800 and includes a free camera inspection. We never start work without a written price.
What's the difference between snaking and hydro-jetting?
Snaking punches a hole through the clog so water flows again — fast and cheap, but the grease, scale, and roots are still coating the pipe. Hydro-jetting scours the inside of the pipe clean with 3,000+ PSI water. For recurring clogs or any kitchen line with years of grease, jetting is the only real fix.
Do you handle tree roots in sewer lines?
Yes — common in older neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, and the East Village where clay tile sewers run under mature trees. We cut roots with a heavy-duty blade, hydro-jet to clean the pipe, then camera to flag any cracks that need lining or repair.
Why do my drains keep clogging?
If a drain clogs again within weeks, the clog wasn't actually cleared — just punched through. Either the line needs hydro-jetting to remove the underlying buildup, or there's a structural issue (belly, root, broken pipe) the camera will find. We don't charge to re-clear if a warrantied clog comes back in 30 days.
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