Drain Cleaning Cost in New Hampshire
$100 – $410We estimate drain cleaning in New Hampshire at $100 to $410 for one clogged sink, tub or shower drain cleared with a snake. The national estimate is $100 to $400. New Hampshire plumber pay is 5% above the national median, ranking 19 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $20 | $50 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2.5 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $80 | $145 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $410 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the New Hampshire median wage from BLS (2025, $32.12 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What our assumptions are based on
| Item | Sourced figure | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor hours | 1 – 4 | 1 to 4 hours for an average kitchen sink clog. | Fixr |
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $150 | $300 | Standard drain cleaning, excluding main sewer lines. Page dated October 2026. |
| Fixr | $250 | $400 | Professional kitchen sink unclogging. Page dated August 2025. |
| This Old House | $100 | $500 | Clearing clogs and drains. Page dated June 2026. |
Who can legally do this in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's Mechanical Licensing Board regulates trainee, journeyman and master plumbers, as well as fuel gas fitters.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $30.77 | $100 | $400 |
| Massachusetts | $45.14 | $130 | $560 |
| Vermont | $29.89 | $90 | $390 |
Other plumber jobs in New Hampshire
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
- Sewer Line Repair
Drain Cleaning cost in every state · New Hampshire home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.