Can short hair clog a drain?

• <div><p>Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down. </p></div>

How much does it cost to unclog a drain?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-drain-cleaning-cost.htm#">cost to unclog a drain</a> is around <b>$200</b>, with prices ranging between <b>$110 and $800</b>, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between <b>$110 and $275</b>, a bathtub or shower typically costs around <b>$225</b>, and a main line clog can cost between <b>$100 and $800</b> based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.</p></div>

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Last update on October 08, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Wow Chad was able to quickly diagnose multiple plumbing issues in my home and make the necessary repairs in one visit. My double kitchen sink now drains efficiently without the garbage disposal clogging up the drain. I would highly recommend them if you need plumbing work done!
Menhalom Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2024
The main drain stack was completely clogged in my 60 year old house, they replaced all the drains and did an awesome job. Everything flowing perfectly now, glad I had it done and would definitely recommend Hamilton to friends and family and will continue to use them myself.
Hamilton Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Electrical
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Reviewed in January 2024
They were able to clear my drains! They were quick and clean
Everest Property Mgmt
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Reviewed in November 2020
Did not hire. Wanted $650 to install garbage disposal and add drain pipes.
B & L Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in May 2017
The washer was plugged and not draining. Draining problem was fixed. After the tech left it began to leak. The next day the tech came back out and fixed the problem.
Turner Consumer Service
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Reviewed in November 2016
I was worried about the yard being torn up but they were great. They cut the sod out for the area where the drain was to go and replaced it. After watering for a week you couldn't hardly tell where the work was done. The men doing the work were very nice. Within 4 or 5 days of having the drain...
Atlantis Drainage Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2015
Did a great job. After cleaning the gutters the workers used a hose and made sure each down spout drained without clogging.
Rigdon Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
The young man that came out did what he needed to clarify my drain problem.
Hamilton Heating, A/C & Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2013
Everything went great, they were running a little late on appt, called an inform me of running late. The work was cleaning out a floor drain, quick, fast, show him what i wanted done. No problem. I would hire this guy again, price was reasonable and fair.
All Purpose Sewer and Drain
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Reviewed in August 2012
James and Chris from The Waterworks arrived at my home within 1 hour of when I first contacted the company. The problem was a sewage/sewer backup. ..... Three weeks ago we had a sewer backup and I called a local plumber that neighbors recommended; while he cleared the drain that day, the...
The Waterworks
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Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Anthony Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

645 local quotes requested

We have provided hometown service to residents of the Kansas City Metro since 1951. We offer FREE ESTIMATES on a new air conditioner, furnace, boiler, heat pump, geothermal, zoning, water heater, tankless water heater, plumbing remodel projects, and battery back-up sump pump.

"I had an amazing experience with Anthony PHCE. The service was outstanding! The technicians were very prompt, professional, and detailed. They ensured I was comfortable throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them!"

Allen J on August 2025

"I had an amazing experience with Anthony PHCE. The service was outstanding! The technicians were very prompt, professional, and detailed. They ensured I was comfortable throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them!"

Allen J on August 2025

Mission Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling

Mission Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling

Customers say: Quality work

379 local quotes requested

47 years of experience

Mission Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has been in business in Shawnee, Kansas since 1978. We specialize in residential plumbing, heating, and air conditioning repairs to all brands. We are factory trained and have the nationally recognized NATE certification for your peace of mind that you have contacted a certified professional. We offer 24 hour emergency service for plumbing, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and boilers scheduled maintenance plans on your existing system and system replacement with Lennox and Trane furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, Honeywell and Lennox thermostats and control systems and Aprilaire humidifiers. All of our pricing is “Up Front” pricing so you know what the total cost of any work before you authorize any job to be done. Please do not hesitate to call us anytime with your questions or needs for your home’s heating and cooling system and plumbing.

"I've used Mission Plumbing for a few years, and until now I was happy with them. Recently called them out to install a new kitchen faucet that we had purchased (Moen faucet, purchased from Lowes), and the estimate was $895!!! That's an outrageous price! Instead, we did it ourselves - took 1 hour."

Beth R on May 2025

"I've used Mission Plumbing for a few years, and until now I was happy with them. Recently called them out to install a new kitchen faucet that we had purchased (Moen faucet, purchased from Lowes), and the estimate was $895!!! That's an outrageous price! Instead, we did it ourselves - took 1 hour."

Beth R on May 2025

KC Metro Plumbing LLC

15621 West 87th Street Parkway

KC Metro Plumbing LLC

15621 West 87th Street Parkway

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

153 local quotes requested

Free on-site estimates for plumbing. Licensed master plumber and residential general contractor with over 60 years of combined experience. Additional email - [email protected].

"I couldn’t be happier with the service! My plumber arrived exactly on time, was professional and friendly, and most importantly only charged exactly what was quoted. No surprises at all. The job was done, efficiently and with great care. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and honest these days. This company is highly recommended."

Robert W on September 2025

Free on-site estimates for plumbing. Licensed master plumber and residential general contractor with over 60 years of combined experience. Additional email - [email protected].

"I couldn’t be happier with the service! My plumber arrived exactly on time, was professional and friendly, and most importantly only charged exactly what was quoted. No surprises at all. The job was done, efficiently and with great care. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and honest these days. This company is highly recommended."

Robert W on September 2025

Reddi Services Inc

4011 Bonner Industrial Dr

Reddi Services Inc

4011 Bonner Industrial Dr

Customers say: Quality work

113 local quotes requested

68 years of experience

We maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art trucks and precision equipment, and our specialists are ready to evaluate any need, ranging from residential plumbing service, septic tank pumping, and pipe repairs to commercial & industrial HVAC, Vactor, and hydro services. We remain ready to provide the most budget-minded, comprehensive cleaning, repair, and replacement services to every client. Additional phone numbers - (913) 328-4416, (913) 328-4475, (913) 328-4482, (913) 553-4542, (913) 287-5005. Additional fax - (913) 328-7786. See BBB for additional phone numbers. Additional DBAs - Able Plumbing, Brush Creek Heating & Cooling, Reddi Root'r. Additional contact - Glenn Trout. Award winning.

"This company repaired a piece rotted pipe and I continued to have problems. Then I was told it cost me thousands MORE dollars to have my front yard tore up, when the problem was not in my yard, but a city a problem that the city took care of! The report from the city is available to reference!! Stay away from this poorly ran company!!"

Brandie M on September 2025

"This company repaired a piece rotted pipe and I continued to have problems. Then I was told it cost me thousands MORE dollars to have my front yard tore up, when the problem was not in my yard, but a city a problem that the city took care of! The report from the city is available to reference!! Stay away from this poorly ran company!!"

Brandie M on September 2025

Tried N True plumbing llc

Tried N True plumbing llc

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

32 local quotes requested

We are locally owned, professional full service plumbing & boiler company servicing both residential & commercial clients in the Kansas City Metro. Professionalism & customer satisfaction are our goals. We are in 24 hour business, **but in after hours and on weekends, there’s additional cost**

"Very fast and efficient. Best quality work I’ve ever seen."

Tony S on December 2023

"Very fast and efficient. Best quality work I’ve ever seen."

Tony S on December 2023

Mac Wilson, LLC

Mac Wilson, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

60 local quotes requested

Mac Wilson is locally owned & operated by a Master Plumber and his business partner that found large service company prices simply outrageous. We call KC home and strive to offer the best quality plumbing service at low-overhead pricing to all of our friends and neighbors and have done so for the last 5 years! BBB Accredited.

"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."

Mark T on September 2024

"Mac Wilson is the plumber you want to know. They have done both maintenance (main line clean outs) and repairs/replacement jobs for me and I have been thoroughly satisfied each time. Their employees are responsive, prompt, and professional. Their work is excellent. And they are very competitively priced. I recommend them to any friends or family who need plumbing service."

Mark T on September 2024

Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating and Cooling

Dick Ray Master Plumber Heating and Cooling

Customers say: Quick response

109 local quotes requested

76 years of experience

Our family business was started by my father in 1949 & I worked in it helping my father from a young age taking time out to get my degree in mechanical engineering from K-State. We sell product from only the best manufacturers like Kohler Plumbing Fixtures, York heating & cooling equipment, Honeywell Controls, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, Insinkerator Garbage Disposer & so on. We can remodel your bath or kitchen from start to finish using our own employees to do all of the work or repair your furnace or air conditioner, clean a drain, dig up your sewer & all with our own employees...Not subcontractors...Try us...You'll like us. Additional Contact Email: [email protected]

"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."

David X on October 2023

"Dishonest.. companies like this is who you want to stay away from. Don’t use them. Tech came and tried to charge me 965 dollars for minor toilet leak. To buy the part which is a gasket and some screws it would cost me 965. If I were to replace the entire toilet it would cost me 1500.00! The kohler genuine part cost is 7.00 on Amazon and Home Depot. So even if they had 100% markup on the it should have cost 14-15 dollars for the part. That means they wanted to charge 950+ dollars in labor. Lowe’s sells a brand new kohler toilet for 199.99 and will professionally install it for 250.00! This company is dishonest. Don’t use them."

David X on October 2023

KC FLOW HEROES LLC

KC FLOW HEROES LLC

Customers say: Quick response

288 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

KC FLOW HEROES LLC : We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Done a great job. Showed us what the problem was"

John B on September 2025

"Done a great job. Showed us what the problem was"

John B on September 2025

Serv Pro Plumbing & HVAC

1760 W 29th St, Unit 210

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Serv Pro Plumbing & HVAC

1760 W 29th St, Unit 210

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2 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Here at Serv Pro Plumbing HVAC, I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service. I handle HVAC and plumbing work in Kansas City and the surrounding areas - Call today!

Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating

Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 local quotes requested

Dean and Sons Plumbing and Excavating has been dedicated to this craft for over 7 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business!

"Corbin was great! He communicated well, answered questions, did quality work-very much ch a professional."

Nancy J on May 2024

"Corbin was great! He communicated well, answered questions, did quality work-very much ch a professional."

Nancy J on May 2024

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down.

The most common cause of a clogged sump pump is natural debris buildup. As water enters the sump pit, it can carry small pieces of debris that build up over time, or the debris can get caught in the filter. If you forget to cover the pit after cleaning the sump pump and pit, debris can also collect in the pit. Corrosion on the metal discharge pipe can also clog the pump. Additionally, if your pipes freeze, it can prevent water from draining properly and cause a clog.

There are many signs to look for if you suspect the sump pump is clogged. First, check the discharge pipe and around the sump pump for visible clogging. You may also notice flooding in the basement around the sump pit or larger objects, such as rocks, in the sump pit. Listen for loud noises, such as a screeching sound, to flag a clog.

The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.

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