One fixed price for the whole job — not the hours

Drain Unblocking Fair Price

Typical trade: drainage engineer. Move the sliders and answer the questions.

Describe the job or snap a photo — AI fills in the sizes

Where is the blockage?
CCTV survey wanted?
Out of hours?

Fair fixed price for the whole job

£105

Fair range: £92 – £124

1 blockage(s)

Realistic time on site

1.3 h

Crew / total hours

1 · 1.3 h

Labour (1.3 h × £40)
£50
Materials
£10
Call-out
£45

Over £155? Ask why in writing.

  • Quoting £400+ for a simple rod clear
  • Selling relining after a 5-minute look
  • Refusing to show the CCTV footage

Insist on

  • One written fixed price for the full scope — no open-ended hours.
  • Deposit of 10–20% at most; balance after you inspect the work.
  • Any extra work agreed and priced in writing before it starts.
  • Most single blockages clear in under an hour with rods or a jetter.
  • Shared drains may be the water company's job — free to you.

Estimate for an experienced, insured tradesperson. Local prices vary — adjust the hourly rate for your area.

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About this calculator

Fair call-out price for clearing a blocked sink, toilet or outside drain, with CCTV if needed. Answer a few questions, move the sliders, and get a brutally realistic time on site plus one fixed price for the whole job — so you can insist on a total rather than open-ended hours. Tradespeople can use it to quote fairly.

Frequently asked questions

How long should this job really take?
The calculator shows realistic on-site hours for an experienced, insured tradesperson working at a normal pace. Quotes far above the upper range deserve a written explanation.
Should I pay by the hour or a fixed price?
Agree a fixed written price for a clearly defined scope. Pay a small deposit (10–20% at most), staged payments on larger jobs, and the balance only after you have inspected the finished work.
What does the Drain Unblocking Fair Price do?
Fair call-out price for clearing a blocked sink, toilet or outside drain, with CCTV if needed. Fair call-out price for clearing a blocked sink, toilet or outside drain, with CCTV if needed. Answer a few questions, move the sliders, and get a brutally realistic time on site plus one fixed price for the whole job — so you can insist on a total rather than open-ended hours. Tradespeople can use it to quote fairly.
Is the Drain Unblocking Fair Price free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.
How accurate is the Drain Unblocking Fair Price?
Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified fair price home jobs professional before committing to a purchase or a job.
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Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.

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