Jetting Equipment
Jetting Equipment | Drain Opening | Plumbing | Harrogate
Whether it’s a sluggish sink in Starbeck or a flooded cellar off the Stray, HEP’s specialist jetting equipment delivers fast, fuss-free drain opening across Harrogate and the surrounding villages. Our fully trained engineers arrive with high-pressure water jets powerful enough to slice through grease, roots and years of built-up debris, yet calibrated to protect your pipework. You’ll see the blockage blasted clear in minutes, the water swirling away as it should, and you’ll get a clear explanation of what caused the problem so it doesn’t come back to haunt you.
We know drains don’t watch the clock, so neither do we. Call us 24/7 and you’ll reach a real local team member who can dispatch an engineer straight to your door, often within the hour. Transparent pricing, tidy workmanship and environmentally responsible disposal of waste are standard; the only surprise you’ll experience is how quickly life returns to normal once HEP has been on the scene.
FAQs
What is high-pressure water jetting and how does it clear blocked drains?
High-pressure water jetting propels water through a specialised nozzle at up to 4,000 psi. The focused stream scours grease, silt, scale, tree-root fibres and other debris from the inside walls of the pipe, restoring the full bore of the drain without chemicals or mechanical cutting. Because the water carries the loosened material downstream into the main sewer, jetting not only removes the immediate blockage but also cleans the pipe to help prevent future issues.
Is jetting safe for my older clay or PVC pipework?
Yes. Our engineers select the correct pressure setting and nozzle type for the pipe material and condition. For fragile clay, pitch-fibre or ageing PVC lines we reduce pressure and increase flow, giving a gentle yet effective clean that will not crack or score the pipe wall. All equipment is regularly calibrated, and our technicians are Water Jetting Association (WJA) trained to assess risk before work starts.
How quickly can your Harrogate team respond to a drain emergency?
We operate a true 24/7, 365-day emergency service in Harrogate and the surrounding villages. Calls received before 3 pm typically see an engineer on site within 60-90 minutes; out-of-hours calls are normally attended within two hours. Our vans carry onboard jetting rigs, meaning we begin clearing the blockage immediately on arrival—no return visit or separate tanker hire required.
Will jetting solve recurring blockages permanently?
Jetting removes the build-up that causes most repeat blockages, so in many cases one thorough clean stops the problem. However, if the obstruction is due to structural faults—such as cracked joints, root ingress or pipe misalignment—those defects need repairing to achieve a permanent cure. After jetting we can carry out a CCTV survey, share the footage with you, and provide a fixed-price quotation for any remedial lining or excavation work that may be required.
Do you provide CCTV drain inspections together with jetting?
Absolutely. Combining jetting with CCTV is the best way to verify that the pipe is completely clear and to identify any underlying damage. We can carry out a pre-clean survey to locate the blockage, jet the line, then run a post-clean camera pass to confirm the result. You receive a digital video file, a site plan and a written condition report, which are useful for insurance claims or property purchases.
Are your jetting services available for both residential and commercial properties in Harrogate?
Yes—our fleet includes compact van-mounted jetters for domestic kitchen lines and high-flow trailer units for larger commercial and industrial drains up to 450 mm diameter. We regularly work for homeowners, letting agents, restaurants, schools, hospitals and manufacturing sites throughout Harrogate. All operatives carry CSCS cards, confined-space certification and £10 million public liability cover, so we can safely tackle projects on any scale.