Slow drains, gurgling fixtures and wastewater backing up are not a do-it-yourself project. Our licensed plumbers clear kitchen, bathroom, laundry, floor and main drains with powered drain snakes and confirm the result with a camera when needed.
Drain cleaning and rooter service removes the hair, grease, soap, food waste, paper and tree roots that block residential and commercial drains, using motorized drain snakes and camera inspection rather than store-bought chemicals. Hayes Plumbing clears drains for homes and businesses in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice, and uses hydro jetting when grease or buildup coats the whole pipe.
What this service includes
Kitchen sink and dishwasher drains
Bathroom sink, tub and shower drains
Toilet and main drain blockages
Laundry and floor drains
Tree root removal in sewer laterals
Camera inspection for recurring clogs
Commercial and restaurant drain service
“Just had Hayes plumbing in to fix 2 clogged sinks in master bathroom and to fix 2 water taps in basement. I called, very pleasant on the phone and plumber was here quickly. He was courteous and professional and everything was done right! thank you for the great Job! definitely recommend Hayes Plumbing”
Duane N.
Oshawa, ON • Hayes Plumbing customer
Signs of a clogged drain
If you notice any of these, it is time to call a licensed plumber.
Licensed plumbers, WSIB certified, BBB accredited and members of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce.
Written pricing
Free in-home estimates and the price in writing before any work starts.
Local since 1961
Founded in Oshawa by Brian Hayes in 1961, with seven fully stocked service vehicles across Durham Region.
24/7 live operator
A real person answers emergency calls around the clock and dispatches from Oshawa.
How much does drain cleaning cost in Oshawa?
According to our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide, drain cleaning typically costs $150 to $400 depending on the severity and location of the blockage. If the camera shows a cracked or root-damaged line, repairs are quoted separately: spot repairs run about $500 to $1,500 and a full line replacement $3,000 to $10,000. We confirm the price in writing before we start.
Common questions about drain cleaning & rooter service in Oshawa and Durham Region.
Call when drains are slow, gurgling, backing up, producing odours or clogging repeatedly. Recurring clogs often mean the blockage is deeper than a plunger can reach.
Yes. Roots enter older sewer and drain lines through joints and cracks, then catch debris until the line backs up. A camera inspection confirms whether roots are involved and whether the line needs repair.
Chemical drain cleaners are harsh on pipes and on you, and they rarely solve the whole blockage. Professional rooter service clears the obstruction more completely and protects the plumbing system.
Typically $150 to $400 depending on the severity and location of the blockage, per our 2026 cost guide. Line repairs found by camera are quoted separately.
Yes. A live operator answers 24/7 at (905) 576-3043 and a licensed plumber is dispatched for backups across Durham Region.
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