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Hydro-Jetting
Need to have hydro-jetting on your home’s main sewer line?
Over time, your home’s drains can slow down as hair, grease, soap scum, and other debris build up and cause clogs. When that happens, hydro-jetting is a powerful way to clear out blockages and get your drains flowing like new again. If your sinks, showers, or tubs are draining slowly, reach out to us to learn more about our hydro jet cleaning services.
What Is Hydro Jet Cleaning?
Hydro-jetting is a drain cleaning method that uses high-pressure water to clear debris, grease, tree roots, and blockages from drains and sewer lines. Unlike chemical cleaners that can damage pipes and lead to expensive repairs, hydro-jetting is gentle on your plumbing but tough on clogs. Our professional plumbers insert a slim hose with a special drain cleaning nozzle into your pipes, which sprays powerful streams of water to clean the entire system. This process removes buildup, clears clogs, and restores your drains to peak performance.
When Should You Use Hydro-Jetting?
We recommend hydro-jetting when other methods, like chemical cleaners or plumbing snakes, aren’t enough or could harm your pipes. Chemical cleaners can corrode your plumbing, and snakes might not reach deep clogs or fully clear stubborn grease and buildup. Hydro-jetting, tackles even the toughest blockages, leaving your pipes clean and free of debris.
Signs Your Drains Need Hydro-Jetting:
- Sinks, Showers, or Tubs Draining Slowly – When water takes forever to drain from your sink, shower, or bathtub, it’s often due to buildup like grease, hair, or soap scum clogging the pipes. Hydro-jetting blasts away these blockages, restoring fast drainage. Our team can quickly clear the problem and prevent future slowdowns.
- Bad Smells Coming From Your Drains – Foul odors from your drains can mean trapped food, grease, or other debris is rotting inside your pipes. These smells are a sign of buildup that needs professional plumber. Hydro-jetting cleans the entire pipe, eliminating odors and keeping your drains fresh.
- Toilets Back Up Instead of Flushing Properly – A toilet that backs up or flushes weakly often points to a clog in the drain line or sewer system. This can be caused by debris, roots, or sludge blocking the flow. Hydro-jetting clears these tough blockages effectively, ensuring your toilet works like it should.
- Gurgling Sounds in Your Pipes – Gurgling or bubbling noises from your drains usually mean air is trapped due to a partial blockage in the pipes. This can be an early warning of a bigger problem brewing. Hydro-jetting removes the obstruction, restoring quiet and efficient drainage. We have the tools to fix this before it becomes a major headache.
- Wet or Smelly Patches on Your Lawn – Soggy, smelly spots in your yard can be a sign of a serious sewer line clog or break, often caused by tree roots or heavy debris. These issues can lead to costly damage if not addressed quickly. Hydro-jetting clears out roots and buildup, preventing further leaks or backups.
Frequently Ask Questions
Yes, hydro jetting is safe for most pipes when done by a professional plumber, as it uses only water to clear blockages. Our team assesses your plumbing first to ensure it can handle the pressure. Unlike chemical cleaners, hydro jetting won’t corrode or damage your pipes. It’s a gentle yet powerful way to clean your drains.
Hydro-jetting is ideal for slow drains, recurring clogs, bad odors, gurgling pipes, or signs of sewer line issues like wet spots in your yard. It’s especially effective for tough blockages caused by grease, roots, or heavy debris. Our plumbers recommend it when other methods, like snaking, aren’t enough. We’ll diagnose the issue and confirm if hydro-jetting is the best fix.
Hydro-jetting not only clears current clogs but also scrubs pipe walls clean, reducing buildup that leads to future blockages. The one caveat is if you have a root intrusion. Hydro-jetting will clear away the roots however, if the separation in the pipe isn’t properly repaired the roots will eventually group back in about 6 months time.
Hydro-jetting is highly effective at cutting through tree roots that invade sewer lines, especially in older plumbing systems. The high-pressure water breaks up roots and flushes them out, restoring proper flow. For severe root issues, we may pair it with a camera inspection to ensure the problem is fully resolved or to provide a more permanent sewer fix.
Yes, it is a cost-effective solution because it thoroughly cleans your pipes, preventing expensive repairs from recurring clogs or sewer backups. It’s more efficient and cost-effective than having a plumbing company dig up the area affected and make manual repairs.
Most hydro-jetting jobs take 1-2 hours, depending on the clog’s severity and the size of your sewer system. Complex sewer line issues might take a bit longer, but our team works efficiently to minimize disruption and ensure your drains are cleared quickly and thoroughly.
Hydro-jetting is more thorough than snaking because it clears the entire pipe, not just the clog, by blasting away buildup like grease and hair. While snaking pokes a hole through blockages, hydro-jetting prevents future clogs by cleaning the pipe walls. It’s ideal for stubborn or recurring issues with long-lasting results when snaking isn’t enough.
There’s minimal prep needed for hydro-jetting, but we recommend clearing the area around the affected drain for easy access. Our plumbers will handle everything else, using specialized equipment to keep your home clean during the process.
