A hand snake costs ILS 50 at the shop — why call a plumber?

For a small household clog, you can indeed handle it yourself. But the plumber has a longer snake with nozzles, and more importantly — experience: when the snake "drops in," it is not a win but a sign that it went into a side branch or got stuck on a joint. That takes reading.

The snake will not fit through the drain — what now?

Then the drain is too twisted (as in shower traps) or the trap has a restrictor. The plumber will remove the trap and feed the snake from the other side. You can do this at home too, but carefully — do not crank pipe nuts with a dry wrench if the trap is plastic.

After using the snake I noticed leaks at the joints — why?

Plastic traps and flex hoses "age" over the years, and gaskets dry out. While dismantling, the plumber usually replaces the seal or suggests a new trap (ILS 200–350). If you notice a leak yourself, do not delay — otherwise it will flow under the kitchen cabinet.

Can the plumber use only a snake without pushing hydro jetting?

Yes, and it is normal: a good plumber does the minimum necessary first. If the snake solves the problem, hydro jetting is not needed. It is only suggested when the clog returns or grease is visible along the whole length.

Mechanical drain cleaning with a snake — when it is needed and what it costs

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