Preventative/Emergency Hydrojetting
This is a scheduled maintenance service designed to keep pipes clean and prevent clogs before they become major issues.
When to Use Preventative Hydrojetting
✔ Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens: Prevent grease, food waste, and debris buildup.
✔ Residential Plumbing: Prevents recurring clogs in kitchen and bathroom drains.
✔ Industrial Facilities: Clears sediment, scale, and mineral deposits.
✔ Sewer Line Maintenance: Stops tree roots, sludge, and obstructions from causing backups.
Benefits of Preventative Hydrojetting
Reduces Emergency Plumbing Costs: Prevents major backups and pipe damage.
Improves Drain Efficiency: Keeps water flowing freely.
Extends Pipe Lifespan: Removes corrosive buildup.
Prevents Odors & Bacterial Growth: Eliminates grease, mold, and sludge.
⏳ Recommended Frequency: Every 6-12 months for high-use systems (restaurants, hospitals, hotels). Residential homes may need it every 1-2 years.
Emergency Hydrojetting
Emergency hydrojetting is used when a drain or sewer system is completely clogged, causing backups, slow drains, or flooding.
When to Use Emergency Hydrojetting
✔ Sewage Backup: When toilets, sinks, or drains overflow.
✔ Grease Clogs: When FOG (fats, oils, grease) creates an obstruction in restaurant kitchens.
✔ Tree Root Infiltration: If roots have blocked sewer pipes.
✔ Heavy Sludge or Debris: If drains are completely blocked with debris or buildup.
Benefits of Emergency Hydrojetting
Clears Severe Blockages Instantly: Unlike snaking, it removes all buildup.
Restores Full Pipe Diameter: Eliminates years of buildup.
Avoids Pipe Replacement: Can resolve issues without excavation.
Minimizes Downtime: Essential for businesses to resume operations quickly.
Signs You Need Emergency Hydrojetting
- Multiple slow or clogged drains throughout the property.
- Gurgling sounds from pipes.
- Sewage odors from drains.
- Water backing up in sinks, toilets, or floor drains.
Hydrojetting vs. Traditional Methods
| Method | Effectiveness | Best for |
| Plunger | Low | Minor surface clogs |
| Drain snaking | Medium | Small localized clogs |
| Chemical cleaners | Low (and harmful) | Temporary grease clogs |
| Hydrojetting | High | Preventing/removing severe clogs |
🔧 Note: Hydrojetting should be done by a professional, as incorrect use can damage older or fragile pipes.
