Basic
$172 – $494 per project
Main line rodded through the accessible cleanout with a cable machine and standard cutter, flow tested

Clear a residential main sewer line clog by snaking/rodding (not full hydro jetting or repair).
Clean Sewer Line in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $202 to $581 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for clean sewer line.
National average: $200 – $575 per project
$172 – $494 per project
Main line rodded through the accessible cleanout with a cable machine and standard cutter, flow tested
$202 – $581 per project
Cable machine with a cutter sized to the pipe, multiple passes through the blockage, line flushed and flow tested
$253 – $727 per project
Heavy cable machine with root cutter in successive sizes, line flushed with water, flow verified from an upstairs fixture
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $89 – $256 | job |
| Labor | labor | $74 – $211 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $24 – $68 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $16 – $46 | job |
Plumber's cable with tree roots pulled from an old cast-iron drain cleanout
Photo: Walter Siegmund · CC BY 2.5 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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