When jetting fits
- Kitchen lines packed with years of grease.
- Main drains where roots grow back every year after cabling.
- Commercial units with heavy use: restaurants, salons, dental offices.
- Lines being prepared for a camera inspection or a liner.
For a simple hair clog in a tub, jetting is overkill. We match the tool to the problem and explain why.
Pipe condition first
We camera the line before we jet it. Healthy PVC and sound cast iron handle the pressure well. Pipe that is cracked, badly scaled or partly collapsed can be made worse, and old clay joints with gaps can let jet water wash out the soil around them. If the camera shows weak spots, we adjust the nozzle and pressure or recommend a repair first. That five-minute look saves surprises.
What it costs in time
A residential main usually takes an hour or two of jetting after setup, plus a second camera pass to confirm the result. Kitchen branches are quicker. We give you an estimate on the phone once we know the length of line and how to reach it, and we confirm it on site before we start the machine.
- Camera the line.
- Choose the nozzle and set pressure.
- Jet from the downstream end upward.
- Camera again and show you the clean pipe.
Signs you need this in your house
- Grease coating the kitchen line
- Scale crust in old cast iron
- Roots back after cable clearing
- Slow main despite recent snaking
Questions people ask us
Is jetting safe for my old house?
Often yes, but only after a camera inspection. We will not jet a line that we think could fail.
How long do results last?
Grease lines stay clean for years with good habits. Roots return eventually unless the joints are repaired.