Hydro jetting a drain or sewer line costs a national average of $475, with most homeowners paying $350 to $600 for standard residential service, per Angi’s 2026 data.1 Other published figures differ: HomeAdvisor matches that average and range, but HomeGuide puts the national average at $1,000 with an average range of $600 to $1,400 — published figures that differ and are not reconciled by the sources.2,3 Figures below are the latest published national figures* from each source.
*National figures, not local quotes. Angi was updated October 23, 2026; HomeAdvisor was updated June 19, 2026; HomeGuide was updated July 14, 2025; Bob Vila was updated January 31, 2024. Your price depends on clog severity, pipe access and length, whether a camera inspection is needed, and local labor.
$475
national average (Angi, 2026)
$350 – $600
typical range (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$1,000
national average (HomeGuide)
$600 – $1,400
average range (HomeGuide)
What sources say
| Source | Figure | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $475 national average; $350 – $600 typical; up to $2,000 for complex blockages | Hydro jetting guide (2026 data, updated October 23, 2026) |
| HomeAdvisor | $475 average; $350 – $600 normal range; $100 minor to $2,000 severe | Hydro jetting guide (updated June 19, 2026) |
| HomeGuide | $1,000 national average; $600 – $1,400 average range; $300 minimum, $3,000 maximum | Hydro jetting guide (updated July 14, 2025) |
| Bob Vila | $475 average; $350 – $600 range, attributed to Angi | Hydro-jetting cost guide (updated January 31, 2024) |
Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings and publish the same average, range, hourly labor rate, and add-on table; Bob Vila’s headline matches Angi’s and is attributed to Angi — matching figures across pages, which alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2,4 HomeGuide’s roughly doubled average and range stand apart unreconciled.3
What drives the price
Clog severity, pipe accessibility, and line length drive labor time, and plumbers charge $45 to $200 per hour across Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Bob Vila.1,2,4 Angi notes hydro jetting runs water at 4,000 to 35,000 PSI; Bob Vila describes at least 4,000 PSI delivering up to 20 gallons per minute, with a typical job taking one to two hours.1,4 Bob Vila also notes a residential sewer line can cost $1,000 to clean while a commercial line may cost up to $3,000, citing larger and longer commercial pipes.4
Related services and add-ons
| Service | Angi / HomeAdvisor | HomeGuide | Bob Vila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera/sewer line inspection | $275 – $1,800 | $125 – $750 | $275 – $1,175 |
| Snaking instead | $100 – $400 (Angi) | $150 – $275 sink; $200 – $500 sewer | — |
| Toilet removal for access | $50 – $200 (plus about $375 install) | — | $50 – $200 (plus about $370 install) |
| Tree root removal | $100 – $600 | — | $100 – $600 |
| Two-way sewer cleanout | about $2,700 | — | about $2,000 |
| Sewer line repair/replacement | $60 – $250 per lin. ft. (avg. about $3,400) | $50 – $250 per lin. ft. | $60 – $250 per lin. ft. (typical about $2,900) |
| Sewage backup cleanup | up to $3,000 (HA) | — | $1,000 – $5,000 |
Several of these figures differ by source — the inspection ranges, cleanout costs, repair averages, and cleanup ranges — and the sources do not reconcile them; the toilet install figures ($375 versus $370) and the per-foot range ($60 versus $50 at the low end) are near-matches reported as published.1,2,3,4 On inspections: inspection requirements for sewer line work vary by jurisdiction; ask the plumber or the local building authority which inspections, if any, apply before the work starts.
DIY versus hiring a pro
HomeAdvisor and Bob Vila both note a portable hydro jetting machine costs $1,500 to $2,000, making professional service more economical for occasional use, and advise calling a professional for sewage backup cleanup. The health side is a safety issue, not a pricing one: CDC guidance warns against contact with water that may be contaminated with sewage — ‘it can make you sick’ — and, for sewage cleanup after a disaster, directs rubber boots, goggles, and gloves and a waterproof bandage over any wounds or cuts.1,2,4,5 HomeAdvisor frames hydro jetting as preventative maintenance every 18 to 24 months in the standard $350 to $600 range, while HomeGuide says a thorough jetting prevents future clogs for 2 to 3 years on average — differing maintenance intervals the sources do not reconcile.2,3
Related guides
Main Sewer Line Unclog Cost
Trenchless Sewer Line Cost
Drain Cleaning Cost
Sewer Line Repair Cost
Repipe Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Hydro Jetting Cost? (2026 data, updated October 23, 2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Hydro Jet a Drain Line? (updated June 19, 2026)
3. HomeGuide — How Much Does Hydro Jetting Cost? (updated July 14, 2025)
4. Bob Vila — How Much Does Hydro-Jetting Cost? (updated January 31, 2024)
5. CDC — Clean Up Safely After a Natural Disaster (published August 26, 2026)