Hydro Jetting Sewer Lines

1. Inspection: A technician typically begins with a camera inspection to assess the condition of the pipes, identify blockages (such as grease, roots, or debris), and verify that the pipes can withstand high-pressure water.
2. Setup: A specialized hydro jetting machine is connected to a flexible hose with a high-pressure nozzle. The machine pressurizes water to levels often ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 PSI (pounds per square inch), depending on the job.
3. Jetting: The hose is inserted into the drain or sewer line. The nozzle releases a powerful stream of water that scours the pipe’s interior, blasting away grease, scale, roots, and other debris. The nozzle’s design allows it to propel itself forward while cleaning 360 degrees of the pipe walls.
4. Flushing: The high-pressure water not only breaks up clogs but also flushes debris downstream, leaving the pipes clean and clear. Debris is typically pushed toward a downstream access point or the main sewer system.
5. Final Check: After jetting, a follow-up camera inspection may be done to ensure the pipes are fully cleared and in good condition.

This is a drain that hasn't been cleaned in 30 years. Very often, we hear a customer tell us they have never had an issue with the drain before. It just started backing up. The truth is that years of buildup looks like this. Once the buildup is this bad, it won't drain. At that point, the concrete floor has to be broken up, and the pipe dug out to be replaced. Having interior drains hydro jetted out periodically to keep them clean will stop buildup and much larger issues from happening. If you own a home and it's older than 10 years, you may want to think about having your drains hydro jetted as a preventative measure.

• Penetrates and melts away grease
• Breaks up sludge and debris
• Destroys and removes tree roots
• Cuts through and removes hard minerals
• Flushes the entire system without digging up floors, landscaping, or tearing up walls.

Hydro jetting is especially effective for homes with large tree roots in their sewage lines, restaurants that can accumulate a lot of grease, and commercial buildings with high volumes of sewage. If your drains are 2” or smaller in diameter, they’ll require Mini jetting. Either way, the high pressure of the water could damage your sewer lines and should only be performed by a professional.

While there are many benefits to hydro jetting your sewer lines, it will not fix displaced or collapsed pipes. In this case, you’ll need to have your sewer lines repaired by a professional. If you would like to learn more about hydro jetting for your drains, General Rooter of Southern MN can help—give them a call at (507) 821-2564!