Hydro jetting offers these benefits for homeowners:
- Powerful
- Non-invasive
- Environmentally friendly
- No harsh chemicals
- Prevents future clogs
- Provides cleaner water
Frequent clogs, sewage backup, unpleasant odors, slow-moving drains, and strange noises are all signs that you need hydro jetting. While snakes can handle smaller blockages, high-pressure drain cleaning cuts through major clogs attached to the pipe walls. This technique requires advanced equipment that could damage your pipes when used improperly, so we recommend calling the professionals.
Tree roots are a common source of dense clogs. When your pipes develop a crack, tree roots can seep inside to absorb the water. Eventually, more roots grow inside your pipes until you have a massive blockage. Flushing paper towels, cotton balls, tampons, napkins, diapers, and other items down the toilet can also clog your pipes.
Typically, we start by inserting a camera in your drain to find the source of the clog. This also helps us determine if your pipes are sturdy enough for hydro jetting. If you have old, brittle pipes, they might collapse from the pressure, so we’ll recommend a different procedure.
Next, we’ll open the cleanout and insert a nozzle, then blast pressurized water through your pipes. The water is strong enough to cut through various blockages, including toiletries, fibrous foods, tree roots, soap scum, hair, grease, coffee grounds, and litter. This also eliminates clogs that were starting to form, reducing the need for future repairs.
Finally, we’ll inspect your pipes again to ensure that they’re free of debris. After the procedure, you’ll have clean, fresh-tasting water and fast-moving drains. Hydro jetting is also environmentally friendly because it uses pressurized water instead of harsh chemicals.
While hydro jetting is more expensive upfront than commercial drain cleaners, it offers long-lasting results. However, clogs are still possible, so take note of what you’re flushing down the drain. If you keep your pipes clear, you might not need repairs again for months.