Hydro-jetting Rigs
Hydro-jetting Rigs | Main Line Issues | Plumbing | Mascot
When your Mascot property grinds to a halt thanks to grease, tree roots, or years of build-up, HEP’s purpose-built hydro-jetting rigs blast through the chaos in minutes. Delivering up to 5,000 psi of precisely directed water, our techs scour every inch of pipe wall, restoring full flow without harsh chemicals or messy excavation. It’s the fast, eco-friendly way to eliminate blockages, nasty odours, and those lurking main line issues that simple drain snakes can’t touch.
From cafés on Botany Road to family homes near Mascot Park, we pair state-of-the-art jetting gear with real-time CCTV inspection, so you see the problem—and the solution—before we pack up. Available 24/7, HEP’s licensed plumbers arrive on time, clean up after themselves, and leave you with a crystal-clear pipeline and a workmanship guarantee. One call, one visit, no more surprises.
FAQs
What exactly is hydro-jetting and how does it clear a blocked main line?
Hydro-jetting uses a specialised rig that pumps water at very high pressure—typically 3,500–4,000 psi—through a flexible hose fitted with a multi-directional nozzle. As the nozzle is fed down the pipe it scours grease, sand, tree-root fibres and scale from the pipe wall while pushing the debris toward the downstream sewer. Because only clean water is used, the method is environmentally safe and leaves the line restored to near-original diameter without relying on harsh chemicals.
When is hydro-jetting the preferred solution for Mascot properties?
Our licensed plumbers recommend hydro-jetting when a main line is suffering from recurrent clogs, slow drainage across multiple fixtures, heavy grease build-up (common in cafés around Bourke Rd and Botany Rd), or intrusive tree roots from the area’s mature street trees. If a CCTV camera inspection shows thick deposits or root masses that a standard electric eel can’t remove completely, hydro-jetting is usually the fastest and most cost-effective fix.
Will high-pressure water damage older or PVC pipes?
No. The rig’s pressure is adjustable, and our technicians set it according to pipe material, diameter and condition observed on camera. For older earthenware or fragile galvanised lines we may operate at a reduced 2,000–2,500 psi and use a wider-angle nozzle that spreads the force. Done correctly by a trained plumber, hydro-jetting will not crack sound pipes; in fact, it prolongs their life by removing corrosive deposits.
How quickly can you attend a main line emergency in Mascot?
Because our depot is only 10 minutes away in Alexandria, we offer true local response. For emergency blockages reported before 3 pm we usually arrive within 60–90 minutes; after-hours or weekend calls are attended within two hours. Our rig, camera gear and pipe locators are fully mobile, so there is no need for second trips—we diagnose, jet and re-camera the line in one visit whenever possible.
What warning signs suggest I should book hydro-jetting rather than a basic drain clean?
• Gurgling or sewage odours in several fixtures at once • Water backing up into floor drains or the shower when the washing machine discharges • A history of tree-root blockages every 6–12 months • Grease traps that overflow despite regular pump-outs (common in commercial kitchens) • CCTV footage showing heavy scale or bellies where debris settles If two or more of these symptoms are present, hydro-jetting gives a longer-lasting result than conventional rodding.
How much does hydro-jetting cost in Mascot and what does the price include?
For residential properties the typical package ranges from $350 to $550 inc. GST, which covers an initial camera inspection, up to one hour of jetting, and a post-clean video emailed to you for records or Sydney Water compliance. Extra time, root-foaming or larger commercial pipes (100 mm–150 mm) are quoted on site. We provide fixed-price quotes before we start, so there are no surprises, and all work is backed by a 3-month re-block guarantee on the section we jet.