| Service | Typical Cost | | --- | --- | | | $200 – $500 | | Camera inspection | $150 – $400 | | Toilet removal/reinstallation (if object is stuck) | $150 – $350 | | Hydro-jetting | $250 – $600 |
: Plumbers generally bill between $45 and $200 per hour . A standard toilet clog rarely takes more than an hour to clear, so many professionals offer a flat rate for this specific service.
Most plumbers charge a flat service fee or an hourly rate for snaking a toilet.
| Scenario | Recommendation | | --- | --- | | | DIY ($10–30 auger) | | Toilet plunger won’t clear it | DIY auger first | | No improvement after 2–3 DIY attempts | Call a plumber ($100–200) | | Water backs up into shower/tub | Call a plumber immediately (main line clog) | | Toilet gurgles or overflows with use | Call a plumber | | Rental property or apartment | Call landlord/pro (they usually cover it) |
| Service | Typical Cost | | --- | --- | | | $200 – $500 | | Camera inspection | $150 – $400 | | Toilet removal/reinstallation (if object is stuck) | $150 – $350 | | Hydro-jetting | $250 – $600 |
: Plumbers generally bill between $45 and $200 per hour . A standard toilet clog rarely takes more than an hour to clear, so many professionals offer a flat rate for this specific service.
Most plumbers charge a flat service fee or an hourly rate for snaking a toilet.
| Scenario | Recommendation | | --- | --- | | | DIY ($10–30 auger) | | Toilet plunger won’t clear it | DIY auger first | | No improvement after 2–3 DIY attempts | Call a plumber ($100–200) | | Water backs up into shower/tub | Call a plumber immediately (main line clog) | | Toilet gurgles or overflows with use | Call a plumber | | Rental property or apartment | Call landlord/pro (they usually cover it) |