Basic
$168 – $482 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 Kansas City, Missouri typically costs $197 to $567 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 Kansas City are in line with the national average for clean sewer line.
National average: $200 – $575 per project
$168 – $482 per project
Main line rodded through the accessible cleanout with a cable machine and standard cutter, flow tested
$197 – $567 per project
Cable machine with a cutter sized to the pipe, multiple passes through the blockage, line flushed and flow tested
$246 – $708 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 | $85 – $243 | job |
| Labor | labor | $75 – $215 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $23 – $65 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $15 – $43 | 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 Kansas City run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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