How much does it cost to repair a clogged shower drain in Canada?

Clogged shower drain repair costs in Canada

If you've got a clogged shower drain that refuses to flow properly, you may find yourself exploring proper solutions, whether that's shower drain repair or replacing your shower drain. Both of these options will likely require the help of a professional plumber. Read on to find out what kind of costs you'll be looking at if you go down this route.

The median cost split for this type of project is 29% for materials and 71% for labour. The median costs are $75 for materials and $180 for labour.

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• The cost of repairing a clogged shower drain in Canada ranges from $110 to $395, with the average cost being $306.
• Plumbers in Canada generally regard a clogged shower drain as a simple and relatively inexpensive repair. The plumber’s fee for making a service call is likely to be the largest part of the cost. Emergency calls outside business hours or calls outside a certain service area (especially in Canada’s largest cities) may increase the service fee.
• Since this kind of repair is usually a matter of minutes, plumbers in your region of Canada may not charge an hourly rate, but rather a minimum fee for labour.
• Most blockages are caused by hair and soap scum that have washed into the drain. However, if the blockage is caused by a corroded or broken pipe, pipe replacement will add to the material and labour charges.
• Should the clogged shower drain be a symptom of a clogged main drain, you should be aware that clearing the main drain is a significantly more expensive procedure.

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