Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting

Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that uses a high-pressure stream of water to scour the inside of a pipe. Unlike a snake, which punches a hole through a clog, jetting washes grease, scale, sludge, and roots off the pipe walls, so the line stays clear longer. We use a camera to check the line and confirm the results.

Drain snaking uses a rotating cable to break up or pull out a clog, while hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the entire pipe wall. Snaking is quick and works well for a single clog in a sink, tub, or toilet line. Hydro jetting is better for grease buildup, roots, and lines that keep clogging. For one problem drain, try our $69 drain snaking special.

Hydro jetting is safe for pipes in sound condition, but it isn't right for every older line. Clay pipe with separated joints, or cast iron that has corroded thin, can be damaged by high pressure. That's why a camera inspection should come first in older Inland Empire homes. If the pipe is too weak to jet, a spot repair or trenchless lining may be the better fix.

They can be. Harsh chemical drain cleaners can damage older pipes, and they often clear only part of a clog, so it comes right back. They also make the job riskier for anyone who works on that drain later. For a stubborn or repeat clog, mechanical snaking or hydro jetting removes the blockage without chemicals and lets us see what caused it.

If several drains are slow or backing up at the same time, the clog is likely in your main sewer line, not a single fixture. Other signs include toilets that gurgle when other fixtures run, water coming up in the tub when you flush, and a sewer smell indoors or in the yard. A main line clog needs prompt attention, because it can push sewage back into the house.