What hydro jetting is
Hydro jetting pushes high-pressure water through a hose and nozzle inside a drain line. The nozzle sprays water forward and back, which scours the pipe wall. Where a cable machine pokes a hole through a clog, jetting washes the buildup off the walls.
That makes it a good fit for lines coated with grease, soap scum, scale or fine silt. It is not the answer to every blockage, and we say so when it is not.
When jetting makes sense
Good candidates for jetting
- A kitchen or main line that clogs again within weeks of being cabled.
- Heavy grease buildup in restaurants, kitchens or multi-unit buildings.
- Slow drains caused by scale or soap residue across a long run.
- Light root growth after a camera look confirms the pipe is sound.
- Preventive cleaning for a line with a history of backups.
Line clogged again after cabling? Call and ask whether jetting would hold.
Call (239) 522-0887Jetting compared with cabling
| Point | Cable machine | Hydro jetting |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | A rotating cable cuts or hooks the clog. | High-pressure water scours the pipe wall. |
| Best for | Single blockages and soft clogs. | Grease, scale and buildup along the pipe. |
| Leaves residue | Often some on the walls. | Pipe wall cleaned along the run. |
| Pipe condition | Tolerates most pipes. | Needs a pipe that can take pressure. |
| Cost | Usually lower. | Usually higher, but may last longer. |
How a jetting visit works
- 1Call and describe the lineTell dispatch which drains are affected, how often it clogs and what has been tried.
- 2Find an access pointWe use a cleanout when there is one. Without one, the plumber may need another entry point.
- 3Camera look when neededWe check pipe condition before using pressure.
- 4Jet the lineThe plumber feeds the nozzle through the pipe and works along its length.
- 5Confirm flowWe run water, check drainage and explain what we saw.
What affects the price of jetting
Factors behind the number
- Length and size of the line
- Longer runs and larger pipe take more time and water.
- Access
- A cleanout makes the job faster. No access means more setup.
- Buildup
- Heavy grease or scale means more passes.
- Camera inspection
- A camera look adds time but protects a fragile pipe.
- Timing
- Nights and holidays are emergency calls.
We explain the choice and give you a clear price before work starts.
Want your real number? Call (239) 522-0887.
Jetting and Estero properties
Where we work
We jet lines across the Village of Estero, Bonita Springs and San Carlos Park. For a main line that needs a full clear before jetting, see sewer line cleaning. You can confirm any plumber's licence at myfloridalicense.com.
Want the line scoured, not just poked? Call and describe it.
Call (239) 522-0887Jetting does not replace code compliance. The Florida Building Code, Plumbing, 8th Edition sets how drain lines are built, and a camera look before jetting shows whether an old or cracked pipe can take high-pressure water at all.
Hydro jetting questions
It is safe in sound pipes. A cracked, collapsed or very old line can be damaged by pressure. We use a camera to check when the condition is unknown.
A cable breaks through or hooks a clog. Jetting uses water pressure to clean the pipe wall along the run. Jetting tends to last longer on grease and scale.
It can clear light root growth in a sound pipe. Heavy roots may need a cutting head first, and a camera shows what is there.
Not always. We recommend one when the pipe is old, damaged or unknown, or when clogs keep returning.
Yes. Grease builds up fast in kitchen lines, and jetting helps keep them flowing. Tell dispatch the type of property.
We offer same-day appointments when available. Call early and describe the problem.
We contain water at the cleanout and protect surfaces where we can. Tell dispatch about floors or finishes you worry about.
Still deciding? Call (239) 522-0887 any hour and talk it through.