Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water through a specialized nozzle to scour the full inside diameter of a drain or sewer line. It is the usual choice for grease, scale, and root buildup that cabling only punches through.
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When hydro jetting makes sense
- Recurring blockages in the same line
- Heavy grease accumulation in kitchen or restaurant lines
- Root intrusion at joints
- Scale buildup in older cast iron
- Pre-lining cleaning before a trenchless repair
When it may not be appropriate
Jetting is not automatically safe for every line. Severely deteriorated cast iron, cracked clay, or a collapsed section can be worsened by high pressure. A responsible provider will camera the line first when the pipe's condition is unknown.
Frequently asked questions
Is hydro jetting better than snaking?
It is more thorough — it cleans the pipe wall rather than making a hole through the blockage — but it costs more and is not appropriate for fragile pipe. The right choice depends on the line's material and condition.
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