How much does drain unblocking cost in Brussels in 2026? Snake, jetting and camera prices

Short answer: The Belgian market ranges collected in 2025-2026, which we apply to Brussels, are about €80 to €200 for a snake, €150 to €350 for high-pressure jetting and €150 to €300 for a camera inspection. A combined jetting and camera package often runs €200 to €500. Sources disagree, including on whether VAT is included, and night or weekend call-outs cost more.

Published on 12 October 2026 · Updated on 12 October 2026

What does drain unblocking cost by method?

Price depends first on the method: about €80 to €200 for a snake, €150 to €350 for jetting and €150 to €300 for a camera. These are indicative Belgian market ranges collected in 2025-2026 from price guides and drain companies, and we apply them to Brussels.

Where sources disagree we give the wider range. For an overview of the service, see our drain unblocking page.

Manual snake: when it is enough

A snake is enough for a blockage close to the outlet, such as a sink or basin, and it is the least expensive of the three methods.

The Belgian sources give about €100 to €200 for a standard blocked drain or toilet, and from roughly €80 for the simplest jobs. If the blockage returns within days, the cause is probably further down the pipe: move to jetting or a camera instead of repeating the snake.

High-pressure jetting for deep blockages

Jetting sends water at high pressure through the pipe; listed prices are mostly €150 to €350 for internal pipework.

• Internal pipe: about €150 to €350.
• Outdoor sewer or private drain: about €200 to €500.

It cleans the pipe wall (grease, scale, deposits) rather than just punching a hole through the blockage, which reduces repeat call-outs.

Camera inspection: useful, not always needed

A camera fed into the pipe shows where and why it fails; it costs about €150 to €300, with some sources listing lower or higher.

It makes sense when a blockage keeps returning, when you suspect roots, a sagging section or a broken pipe, or before buying a property. Some companies include it in the package and others charge separately, so ask beforehand. If the camera reveals a defect in the pipework, a plumber can quote the repair.

What changes the price

Four factors explain most of the gap between quotes: time of day, access, pipe length and what the quote includes.

• Time of day: evening, night, weekend and public-holiday work is charged 30% to 100% more, according to Belgian price guides.
• Access and length: a hard-to-reach manhole or a long run of pipe adds time and equipment.
• Type of blockage: grease, roots or a stuck object take more than toilet paper.
• VAT excluded or included: sources disagree; some list prices excluding VAT, others including it. Always compare on the same basis.

What to check before calling a professional

Before paying for a call-out, check whether the water is fully blocked and whether one fixture or the whole house is affected.

1. Stop using the affected fixtures and avoid harsh chemical cleaners if a mechanical fix is planned.
2. Note where the water backs up and since when: it helps pick the method.
3. Ask for a written quote or at least a range, stating whether VAT is included and whether the camera is part of it.
4. Check that the company is registered in the Belgian company register (BCE/KBO).

For an urgent problem, the FUSE SERVICES drain unblocking page presents the service; the phone number is shown at the top of the page.

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