Drains & sewer
Hydro jetting
Hydro jetting cleans the full width of a drain pipe with high-pressure water, washing out grease, scale and fine roots that a cable only punches a hole through. It works best on sound pipe and is usually done after a camera inspection confirms the pipe can take it.
- Licensed Colorado plumbers
- The problem explained before work starts
- Price agreed before the job begins
About hydro jetting
A cable clears a path. A jetter cleans the walls. For a kitchen line packed with grease, or a main line that clogs every few months, jetting can restore full flow and buy years between cleanings.
It isn't right for every pipe. Cracked clay, collapsed sections and badly corroded cast iron can be made worse, so a responsible plumber looks with a camera first.
Hydro jetting at a glance
- Urgency
- Usually plannable
- Area
- the Denver metro & Northern Colorado
- Who does the work
- An independent, licensed Colorado plumber
- Permit
- Often required for replacements, repipes, sewer, water and gas line work
- Typical steps
- Camera first → Set up at a cleanout → Jet the line → Camera after
- Availability
- Call now to check plumber availability
Signs you need hydro jetting
- The same drain clogs again within months of cabling
- Grease buildup in a long kitchen drain run
- Roots that return after every cabling
- Slow main line drainage with no single hard clog
- Preparing a line for a pipe lining
How the job usually goes
- 1
Camera first
The pipe is inspected to confirm it's sound enough for jetting.
- 2
Set up at a cleanout
The jetter hose goes in through an accessible cleanout.
- 3
Jet the line
Rear-facing nozzles pull the hose forward while scouring the pipe walls.
- 4
Camera after
A second look confirms the line is clean and shows any defects that were hidden.
What affects the cost
Every job is priced by the plumber after they see it. These are the things that move the price most. Ask for the price before work starts.
- Length and diameter of the line
- Cleanout access
- Severity of grease or roots
- Before and after camera inspection
Hydro jetting questions
Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes?
Does hydro jetting remove tree roots?
How long does hydro jetting take?
Is hydro jetting better than snaking?
How often should a line be jetted?
Can hydro jetting damage pipes?
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