Drains
Hydro jetting
Hydro jetting cleans a drain or sewer pipe with high-pressure water, removing grease, scale and fine roots from the pipe wall. It's best for lines that clog repeatedly — and it should follow a camera inspection so a fragile pipe isn't damaged.
- Cause diagnosed first
- Written price before work
- Permits pulled where required
- Clean-up included
A drain cable punches a hole through a clog. That's often enough. But in kitchen lines coated with grease, or main lines with years of scale, the pipe narrows again within weeks.
Jetting restores the pipe's full opening. We camera the line first: jetting a cracked clay or Orangeburg pipe can make it worse, and we'd rather tell you that before we start.
Hydro Jetting at a glance
- What it is
- Hydro jetting cleans a drain or sewer pipe with high-pressure water, removing grease, scale and fine roots from the pipe wall.
- Service category
- Drains
- Where
- 19 towns across the Charlotte metro (NC and York County, SC)
- Urgent service
- Scheduled service — call if water is actively leaking.
- Pricing
- Written price after diagnosis, before any work starts.
Signs you need recurring clog help
- The same drain has been snaked more than once in a year
- Kitchen line backs up after holidays or big meals
- Main line clogs with roots every spring or fall
The visit
What the visit involves
- 1
Camera first
We confirm the pipe material and condition so jetting is safe.
- 2
Jet from the cleanout
A nozzle sized to the pipe scours the wall and pulls debris back to the opening.
- 3
Camera after
You see the cleaned pipe on screen, which also reveals defects hidden by the buildup.
What affects the cost
We don't publish flat prices for work that depends on what we find. These are the things that move the number — you'll get a written price before any work starts.
- Line length and diameter
- Cleanout access
- Severity of grease, scale or roots
- Whether repairs are found during the after-camera
Hydro Jetting: common questions
Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes?
It's safe for sound pipe of most materials. It is not appropriate for pipe that's already broken, separated or badly deteriorated — that's why we inspect with a camera first.
Does hydro jetting remove tree roots?
It cuts fine roots and flushes them out. Large roots may need a mechanical cutter first. Roots return if the joint they came through isn't repaired.
How long does hydro jetting take?
Most residential jobs take a few hours including the camera inspections before and after. Very long lines, heavy grease or root masses take longer.
How often should a sewer line be jetted?
Only as often as the line needs it. A line with recurring grease buildup or root intrusion may benefit from periodic maintenance; a line with a structural defect needs the defect repaired instead.
Is hydro jetting better than snaking?
Jetting cleans the full diameter of the pipe, so it's better for grease, scale and fine roots and for lines that clog repeatedly. Snaking is faster and cheaper for a single, simple clog.
Service area
Hydro Jetting across the Charlotte metro
Related
Related services
Drain Cleaning
A plumber clears a clogged drain with a drain cable (snake) sized to the pipe, and uses a camera or hydro jetting when a clog keeps coming back.
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Sewer Camera Inspection
A sewer camera inspection sends a waterproof camera through your drain line to show roots, cracks, sags and blockages, and a locator marks where and how deep the problem is.
Learn moreSewer Line Repair & Replacement
A damaged sewer line can often be fixed with a spot repair at the failed section.
Learn moreGet help with a recurring clog
Call for current availability — urgent leaks and backups are prioritized.