What drain tile cleaning typically costs
| A typical house | $1,789–$2,489Depends on the length of pipe and how many access points there are. |
|---|---|
| Large homes, heavy roots or silt | $2,489–$3,489More pipe and more time on the jetter. |
Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
What changes the price
| Access points | Cleanouts at the corners make the job straightforward. Without them, access has to be dug. |
|---|---|
| Length of the perimeter | A larger house has more pipe to clean. |
| How blocked it is | Lines packed with silt or roots take several passes. |
| Time of day | Regular hours are 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, every price is double. |
Time to call if
- Water pools against the foundation after rain
- The basement is damp or the sump runs constantly
- The system hasn't been cleaned in several years
Call 1-800-604-0631, any hour.
What the job involves
- Find the access points: cleanouts at the corners of the house, or the sump.
- Flush each run of perimeter drain with a jetting hose to move silt, roots and iron build-up toward the sump.
- Pump the debris out of the sump.
- Inspect by camera to confirm the pipe is open and to spot any collapsed sections.
- Time on site
- Usually half a day
How pricing works for this job
There is no one price for drain tile cleaning, because the factors above change it from one home to the next. It starts with an on-site estimate for $269. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber looks at the job and gives you a price in writing, good for 30 days. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit. Anything found once work has started is priced and approved before it is done.
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Questions people ask
How much does drain tile cleaning cost in Metro Vancouver?
A typical house: $1,789–$2,489. Large homes, heavy roots or silt: $2,489–$3,489. Typical prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026, before tax. They are a guide, not our quote. Too much depends on your home to price these jobs unseen, so your price is set on site, in writing, before any work starts.
How often does drain tile need cleaning?
Every few years for most homes, and more often with trees close to the foundation or iron-rich soil that leaves orange sludge.
My house has no cleanouts. Can it still be done?
Often yes, from the sump or a downspout connection. Where there is no way in, a cleanout can be added, and that is quoted first.
Will this fix a wet basement?
If the cause is blocked drain tile, yes. If the pipe has collapsed, cleaning shows where, and that section needs repair.
Is the estimate free?
No. A Pure Mechanical Group plumber comes out, looks at the job and gives you a written estimate. Approve it and the $269 comes off the price. If you do not go ahead, the fee covers the visit.
What if you find something unexpected once work starts?
The estimate is based on what can be seen. Anything found once a wall, floor or the ground is open is shown to you, priced and approved before it is done.
