Drain pipe choke price in Singapore
A typical drain pipe choke job in Singapore costs $150–$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
$150–$500per job, standard hoursTypical job time
1–3 h
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Price breakdown
| Item | Typical (SGD) |
|---|---|
| Drain machine on the branch pipe | $150–$250 |
| High-pressure water jettingFor grease, scale or long runs | $250–$500 |
| Jetting added to a machine job | $100–$300 |
| CCTV camera 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 far down the blockage is and how many access points there are.
- Whether a drain machine is enough or jetting is needed for grease or scale.
- Pipe material and age. Old cast-iron pipes need more care.
- Renovation debris that has set hard in the pipe.
- Time of day. Late-night and public-holiday visits cost more.
What is included
Usually included
- Transport to your home
- Locating the blockage
- Clearing with a drain machine or jetting, as quoted
- Flow test of all connected fittings
Usually extra
- Clearing the common stack, which is the town council's job in HDB blocks
- Replacing cracked or collapsed pipe sections
- Hacking, re-tiling or inspection chamber repairs
- After-hours surcharge unless stated
HDB vs condo vs landed
HDB
Usually a drain machine job on the short branch pipe, at the lower end. If the choke is in the common stack, it is the town council's job, not yours.
Condo
Similar to HDB for the branch inside your unit. Stacks and common drains are the MCST's. Jetting equipment may need management approval and set work hours.
Landed
Often the most expensive. Long underground runs, several inspection chambers and root intrusion make jetting more likely, and the owner pays for all drainage on the property.
Drain pipe choke price: common questions
When is high-pressure jetting worth paying for?
When the pipe is lined with grease or scale, or the choke keeps coming back after machine clearing. Jetting scours the whole pipe wall instead of just punching a hole through the blockage.
Who pays to clear a choked common stack in an HDB block?
The town council maintains the common stack. If a plumber finds the blockage is in the stack, report it to the town council rather than paying to clear it yourself.
Is a camera inspection included in the clearing price?
Usually not. It is priced separately and is mainly worth it for repeat chokes or suspected pipe damage, where it shows whether the pipe is cracked, sagging or full of roots.
More about drain pipe choke
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