Pricing the Job

How much should you charge for your jetting services?

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Pricing will vary depending on what part of the country and what the competition is like in your area. Most people with a jetting trailer will charge a minimum of $250.00 and a maximum of $1,250.00 for a service call, that covers the first hour. This covers the half hour travel time and a half hour on the job. Any additional work such as cleaning lines after removing the blockage is done on a footage basis or hourly. Many jobs can be cleared up in 10 to 15 minutes, then it is up to you to convince your customer to do a thorough cleaning job or sell them a maintenance contract.

How you price your jetting services is one of the many business marketing subjects that HotJet USA Jetter Workshops cover. To participate in a Jetter Workshop or if you have questions about our jetter training courses, please contact us at 1-800-213-3272 .

HotJet USA not only manufactures the best sewer jetting equipment in the industry, we also provide the training you need to create a successful jetter business. HotJet USA manufactures sewer jetter trailers and trailer mounted drain line jetters. For over 25 years, we’ve specialized in hydro jetters and diesel sewer jetters. We specialize in hot water sewer jetter systems and have a new line of cart drain jetters and propane jetters. Call today for expert sewer jetter equipment advice!

Factors That Influence Jetter Service Pricing

Setting the right price for sewer jetting services goes well beyond picking a number between $250 and $1,250. Several key variables directly affect what the market will bear — and what your bottom line requires. Understanding these factors separates the operators who struggle to stay profitable from those who build genuinely sustainable businesses.

Line diameter and length are among the most significant cost drivers. A 4-inch residential lateral requires far less time and consumable hose wear than a 10-inch commercial main. Larger lines demand higher water volume, longer run times, and occasionally specialized nozzle configurations — all of which justify a higher service rate.

Access difficulty plays a major role as well. A clean-out with easy street-level access is a quick, efficient job. A line that requires pulling equipment through a tight crawl space, navigating landscaping, or working around traffic calls for a surcharge that reflects the added labor and risk.

Commercial versus residential accounts represent two very different pricing tiers. Municipal and commercial clients — restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities — typically have recurring maintenance needs and larger budgets. Locking in service contracts with these customers can stabilize monthly revenue far beyond what one-time residential calls provide.

HotJet USA’s training program addresses pricing strategy directly. Our workshops walk new jetter owners through building a rate sheet that accounts for equipment overhead, fuel, labor, and competitive positioning in their specific market. Graduates leave with the confidence to quote jobs accurately and profitably from day one — not guessing, but pricing with purpose. Call HotJet USA today to learn how our training turns pricing uncertainty into a reliable profit system.

Pricing the Job

Factors That Influence Jetter Service Pricing

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