Large-scale Hydro-jetting
Large-scale Hydro-jetting | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Englewood
When stubborn grease, mineral buildup, and years of debris bring your Englewood property to a standstill, HEP’s large-scale hydro-jetting team surges into action. Our technicians propel water at up to 4,000 PSI through your main lines, scouring pipe walls clean without harmful chemicals, downtime, or disruption to your customers’ routines. From restaurants on South Broadway to warehouses along the Platte, businesses trust us for a fast, eco-friendly reset that restores full flow and helps prevent costly backups.
We pair this power with the precision of in-line video inspections, transparent up-front pricing, and a 24/7 emergency response—because you can’t afford surprises. Choose the Englewood experts who treat your infrastructure like their own and elevate the standard for commercial plumbing reliability and performance.
FAQs
What is large-scale hydro-jetting and how does it work?
Hydro-jetting is a method of cleaning sewer and drain lines with a specialized nozzle that blasts water at pressures up to 4,000 PSI. For commercial properties, we pair the jetter with larger hoses (up to 1-inch diameter) and higher-flow pumps to scour pipe walls from 2 inches to 24 inches in diameter. The pressurized water stream breaks up grease, scale, sludge, roots, and other obstructions, flushing the debris toward an extraction point or downstream municipal main without using chemicals.
When should a commercial facility in Englewood schedule hydro-jetting?
We recommend hydro-jetting when you experience recurring blockages, slow-flowing floor drains, foul odors, or after a video inspection shows heavy grease or scale buildup. Restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and multi-tenant buildings with high wastewater loads typically benefit from an annual or semi-annual hydro-jetting maintenance plan. Severe backups, code violations, or preparing a building for sale are also prime triggers for scheduling the service.
Will hydro-jetting damage older cast-iron, clay, or PVC lines?
No—when performed by trained technicians who adjust pressure, nozzle type, and flow rate to match pipe material and diameter, hydro-jetting is safe for most commercial plumbing systems. We begin each job with a camera inspection to verify pipe integrity and locate weak joints. If we detect fragile sections, we dial down pressure or use specialty nozzles to avoid damage. Properly executed hydro-jetting can actually prolong pipe life by removing corrosive buildup.
How does hydro-jetting compare with traditional mechanical snaking for large drains?
Snaking punches a hole through the blockage, restoring partial flow but leaving behind grease and mineral residue that quickly reforms clogs. Hydro-jetting cleans the entire interior wall, restoring the pipe to near-original diameter and delaying future issues. For 4-inch and larger commercial mains, hydro-jetting is roughly 4–6 times faster, reaches hundreds of feet without disassembly, and eliminates the labor of repeated snaking visits.
What preparations are needed before a large-scale hydro-jetting service?
1) Notify building occupants or tenants of potential temporary water shut-offs and noise. 2) Identify clean-outs, manholes, and access points; our technicians can install additional clean-outs if needed. 3) Clear the work area of vehicles or stored items so our truck-mounted jetter has direct hose access. 4) Provide a water source (fire hydrant or ¾-inch hose bib) within 100 ft for supply. 5) If your facility has grease traps, schedule them to be pumped before or immediately after jetting for best results.
How much does commercial hydro-jetting cost in Englewood and what affects pricing?
Most jobs range from $450 for a single 4-inch lateral up to $5,000+ for multi-day jetting of large mains or multiple buildings. Key cost factors include pipe diameter and length, severity of buildup, ease of access, disposal fees for removed debris, after-hours scheduling, and whether video inspection or vacuum extraction is required. We provide free on-site estimates and volume discounts for property managers with multiple locations.