Basic
$190 – $547 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 Portland, Oregon typically costs $224 to $644 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 Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for clean sewer line.
National average: $200 – $575 per project
$190 – $547 per project
Main line rodded through the accessible cleanout with a cable machine and standard cutter, flow tested
$224 – $644 per project
Cable machine with a cutter sized to the pipe, multiple passes through the blockage, line flushed and flow tested
$280 – $805 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 | $95 – $272 | job |
| Labor | labor | $88 – $252 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $25 – $72 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $17 – $48 | 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 Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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