Drain cleaning price in Singapore
A typical drain cleaning job in Singapore costs $250–$500 (per job, standard hours). The exact price depends on what is found on site, and is confirmed with you before any work starts.
Typical price
$250–$500per job, standard hoursTypical job time
1–3 h
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Price breakdown
| Item | Typical (SGD) |
|---|---|
| High-pressure water jetting | $250–$500 |
| Jetting or descaling added to a choke job | $100–$300 |
| CCTV drain inspectionLimited published price data | $180–$300 |
| After-hours surchargeEvenings, late night and public holidays | $50–$150 |
Ranges are based on public price lists and quotes in Singapore. They are a guide, not an offer.
What changes the price
- How many lines are cleaned and how long they are.
- Whether descaling is needed for old metal pipes.
- Whether a CCTV inspection is added before or after cleaning.
- The access points available, such as cleaning eyes, floor traps and inspection chambers.
- Root or silt removal from underground pipes at landed homes.
What is included
Usually included
- Transport to your home
- Jetting of the agreed pipe lines
- Flow test of connected fittings
- A short note on what was found
Usually extra
- The common stack and common drains, which are the town council's or MCST's
- Pipe repairs or replacement found to be needed
- Inspection chamber cover or structural repairs
- After-hours surcharge unless stated
HDB vs condo vs landed
HDB
Usually at the lower end, since branch pipes inside the flat are short. The common stack is the town council's to clean, not yours.
Condo
Similar to HDB inside the unit. Jetting equipment may need management approval and is often limited to set hours under the by-laws.
Landed
Usually at the higher end. Long underground runs, several inspection chambers and roots take more time, and the owner pays for all of it.
Drain cleaning price: common questions
Is drain jetting worth it if nothing is choked right now?
For a home with repeat chokes, old pipes or past grease problems, cleaning before the next choke can save an urgent call-out. For a flat with no history of problems, it is usually not needed.
Is a CCTV inspection included with jetting?
Usually not; it is often priced separately. Ask whether you get the recording or photos, which help if you need to show the town council, MCST or a contractor.
Why does drain cleaning cost more for landed homes?
Longer runs, more inspection chambers and roots or silt in underground pipes mean more time and equipment. A photo of your inspection chambers helps with a closer estimate.
More about drain cleaning
Symptoms, causes and what the job involves: Drain cleaning.
- Drain pipe choke price$150–$500
- Floor trap choke price$50–$180
- Kitchen sink choke price$80–$220
- Toilet bowl choke price$80–$200
- Landed house plumber price$80–$300
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