Drain unclogging, priced by how tough the clog is.
Sink won't drain, tub is standing full, or water is backing up? Handy Helpers clears clogged drains across Mississauga to Hamilton — and you hear the price before the work starts.
Up to $150 if it's complicated. Parts extra if any are needed.
Example photo — clearing a blocked sink drain
Drains we unclog
Most household clogs are in one of these three spots. Tell us which one it is when you call and we can usually give you the price range right away.
Kitchen sinks
Grease, food and soap build-up that leaves the sink draining slowly — or not at all. Double sinks and garburator-equipped sinks included.
Bathroom sinks
Hair and toothpaste clogs in the trap and drain line, slow-draining basins, and water that pools and won't go down.
Tubs & showers
Standing water around your feet, slow tubs, and shower drains blocked with hair and soap scum.
What it costs
One range — $80 to $150 — and where your job lands in it depends on the clog, not on how the day is going.
The clog is close, clears fast, and the water is running freely again in short order.
- Single sink, tub or shower drain
- Clog clears without complications
- Flow tested before we leave
The clog is deeper, stubborn, or more comes out of it once we get in there — that extra work is what moves the price up.
- Deep or stubborn blockages
- Extra work found once the drain is opened
- Price explained before that extra work is done
Parts are extra, and confirmed first. Labour is what's in the $80–$150 range above. If a part needs replacing, its price is added on top of the total — and confirmed with you before the work starts, so there are no surprises on the bill.
Signs your drain needs clearing
A clog rarely fixes itself. If you're seeing any of these, it's time to call before it becomes a full backup.
- Water drains slowlyThe sink or tub takes noticeably longer to empty than it used to.
- Standing waterWater pools in the tub or sink and just sits there.
- Gurgling soundsBubbling or gurgling from the drain when water runs elsewhere in the house.
- Bad smell from the drainBuild-up trapped in the line, especially in kitchen sinks.
- Water backing upWater coming back up into the sink, tub or shower instead of going down.
How it works
Call or text
Call 365-366-6251 between 9am and 9pm and tell us which drain is clogged and what it's doing — slow, standing, or backing up.
Hear the price first
We place your job in the $80–$150 range and confirm it with you — plus any parts, if needed — before any work starts.
Clog cleared, flow tested
We clear the blockage and run the water to make sure the drain is flowing freely before we pack up.
Service area
Drain unclogging from Mississauga to Hamilton, and the communities in between.
Hours: 9am–9pm — call or text 365-366-6251.
While we're there
Handy Helpers is a full handyman services. These are the other jobs we can often take care of on the same visit — labour prices, parts extra.
Toilet replacement is replacement only — it does not include disposal of the old toilet.
Drain unclogging questions
How much does drain unclogging cost?
$80–$150, depending on the clog. A quick, straightforward clear is around $80. A complicated one — deeper, stubborn, or with extra work once it's opened — is up to $150. Labour is what's in that range; any parts needed are added on top, and confirmed with you before work starts.
What makes a clog "complicated"?
How deep it is, how stubborn it is, and what else comes out of the job once the drain is opened. If extra work is needed, it's explained and priced before it's done — the price doesn't just change at the end.
Which drains do you clear?
Kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers — the drains that clog most often in a home. If you're not sure whether yours counts, call 365-366-6251 and describe what's happening.
What if more than one drain is backing up at once?
That can point to a bigger problem further down the line than a single clogged drain. Call and describe what you're seeing — we'll tell you honestly whether it's a job in our $80–$150 drain unclogging range or something that needs a different kind of help.
Can I send photos or a video with my quote request?
Yes — you can. In the quote form below, choose Yes under “Photos & videos (optional)” and we’ll add a note to your text saying you have photos or a video to share. When your messages app opens with the text ready, tap the attach / paperclip (or +) button in your messages app to add your photos or videos to that same text, then press send. No — that’s fine too. If you choose No, or you don’t have any photos or video handy, just describe the drain and what it’s doing in the form and we’ll quote from that.
Are parts included in the price?
No — the $80–$150 is labour. If a part needs replacing, its cost is added on top of the total, and it's confirmed with you before the work starts.
What areas do you cover, and when?
Mississauga, Milton, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton. Hours are 9am–9pm — call or text 365-366-6251.
Get a drain unclogging quote
Fill this in and it opens as a pre-written text message to Handy Helpers. The order is: text message first — the form opens your messages app with the text ready — then, if you said yes to photos or videos below, attach them to that text in your messaging app, and then press send.