Hydro Jetting
High-Pressure Pipe Cleaning
When snaking fails and the clog keeps coming back, hydro jetting is the answer. We blast through grease, scale, roots, and years of buildup at up to 4,000 PSI — restoring your drain and sewer lines to near-original flow capacity.
Up to 4,000 PSI
Industrial-grade water pressure
Camera First
Inspection before every jet
Commercial & Residential
All pipe sizes and types
Same-Day Service
Available 7 days a week
The Process
What Is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water stream — delivered through a specialized nozzle — to scour the interior walls of your drain and sewer pipes. Unlike a drain snake, which punches a hole through a blockage, hydro jetting removes the entire obstruction and cleans the pipe walls down to near-original diameter.
We insert a flexible hose with a self-propelling nozzle into the pipe. The nozzle sprays water forward to cut through blockages and backward to propel itself through the line. Water pressure ranges from 1,500 PSI for delicate residential lines to 4,000 PSI for commercial mains and heavily scaled pipes.
Before we jet, we always camera-inspect the line. Hydro jetting is powerful — it can damage severely deteriorated cast iron or clay tile. If the pipe can't handle the pressure, we'll tell you and recommend the right alternative.
Camera Inspection First — Always
We never hydro jet a pipe we haven't inspected. Our HD sewer camera shows us exactly what's in the line — and whether the pipe can handle the pressure — before we start.
Camera Inspection
HD sewer camera inspection identifies the blockage type, location, and pipe condition. We confirm the pipe can handle jetting pressure before we start.
Nozzle Selection
We select the right nozzle for the job — penetrating nozzles for grease and roots, rotating nozzles for scale, chain flails for heavy buildup.
High-Pressure Jetting
The self-propelling nozzle travels through the line at up to 4,000 PSI, scouring pipe walls and flushing debris downstream.
Post-Jet Verification
We camera-inspect again after jetting to confirm the line is clear and the pipe walls are clean. You see the before and after.
What We Clear
Every Blockage Type
Grease Buildup
Kitchen drain lines accumulate grease, soap, and food debris over years of use. Snaking cuts through the clog temporarily — jetting removes the grease coating from the pipe walls entirely.
Root Intrusion
Tree roots enter through pipe joints and grow into dense masses. Hydro jetting cuts through root masses and flushes the debris downstream. We follow up with camera verification.
Scale & Mineral Deposits
Hard water leaves calcium and mineral scale on pipe walls over time, gradually reducing flow. Jetting scours scale deposits that snaking can't touch.
Recurring Clogs
If your drain has been snaked multiple times and keeps backing up, there's a buildup issue the snake isn't addressing. Jetting cleans the full pipe interior.
Commercial Lines
Restaurant grease traps, commercial floor drains, and high-volume sewer mains require the power of hydro jetting. We service restaurants, retail, and multi-family buildings.
Pre-Lining Prep
Before installing a cured-in-place pipe liner, the host pipe must be clean and free of debris. Hydro jetting is the required prep step for all our pipe lining jobs.
Why It Matters
Hydro Jetting vs. Drain Snaking
Drain Snake — Temporary Fix
- Punches a hole through the blockage
- Leaves grease and debris coating on pipe walls
- Clog typically returns within weeks or months
- Right tool for simple, isolated clogs
- Lower cost for one-time blockage clearance
Hydro Jetting — Full Restoration
- Scours the entire pipe interior wall-to-wall
- Removes grease, scale, roots, and debris completely
- Results last years, not weeks
- Right tool for recurring clogs and commercial lines
- Higher upfront cost, far lower long-term cost
Common Questions
Hydro Jetting FAQ
Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?
Not always — which is why we camera-inspect before we jet. Severely deteriorated cast iron, clay tile with cracks, or pipes with large offsets can be damaged by high-pressure water. If the pipe can't handle jetting, we'll tell you and recommend the right alternative. We never jet a pipe we haven't inspected.
How is hydro jetting different from drain snaking?
A drain snake is a cable that punches a hole through a blockage. It clears the immediate obstruction but leaves grease, scale, and debris coating on the pipe walls — which is why the clog comes back. Hydro jetting scours the entire pipe interior at up to 4,000 PSI, removing the buildup from the walls entirely. The results last years, not weeks.
How long does hydro jetting take?
Most residential hydro jetting jobs take 1–2 hours, including the pre-jetting camera inspection and post-jetting verification. Commercial lines and heavily scaled pipes may take longer. We'll give you a time estimate before we start.
When should I choose hydro jetting over snaking?
Choose hydro jetting when: your drain has been snaked multiple times and keeps backing up; you have a kitchen line with years of grease buildup; you're dealing with root intrusion in a sewer line; you're preparing a pipe for lining; or you have a commercial line that needs regular maintenance. For a simple, first-time clog in a residential line, snaking is often the right starting point.
Does hydro jetting work on tree roots?
Yes. Hydro jetting cuts through root masses and flushes the debris downstream. However, it doesn't prevent roots from returning — roots re-enter through the same joints. After jetting a root-infested line, we typically recommend pipe lining to seal the joints and eliminate root entry points permanently.
Do you offer hydro jetting for commercial properties?
Yes. We service restaurants, retail spaces, multi-family buildings, and commercial properties throughout Metro Detroit. Commercial lines — particularly kitchen drain lines and grease traps — benefit most from regular hydro jetting maintenance. We can set up a scheduled maintenance program to keep your lines clear year-round.
After Jetting
Consider Pipe Lining
If your sewer line has root intrusion or cracked joints, hydro jetting clears it — but the entry points remain. Cured-in-place pipe lining seals the pipe from the inside, rated 50+ years, no excavation required.
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