High-pressure Jetting
High-pressure Jetting | Drain Opening | Plumbing | Turtletown
When water backs up and refuses to budge, HEP’s specialized high-pressure jetting delivers the swift, spotless drain opening Turtletown homeowners trust. Our technicians harness powerful streams of water to blast away grease, roots, and years of buildup—restoring full flow without harsh chemicals or messy excavation. The result is a cleaner, longer-lasting solution that keeps your plumbing running like new.
From emergency blockages at midnight to preventative maintenance on your busiest day, HEP arrives fast, treats your home with respect, and backs every job with a satisfaction guarantee. Call or click today and feel the difference a local, customer-first team can make—because in Turtletown, nobody clears drains better than HEP.
FAQs
What is high-pressure jetting and how does it clear drains?
High-pressure jetting (also called hydro-jetting) uses a specialized hose and a pump that forces water through a nozzle at pressures of 3,000–4,000 PSI. The powerful, focused stream scours the entire inside diameter of the pipe, cutting through grease, sludge, tree-root fragments, mineral scale and other debris. Unlike mechanical snaking, which only pokes a hole through the clog, jetting restores the pipe nearly to its original diameter, allowing wastewater to flow freely again.
Is high-pressure jetting safe for my pipes?
Yes. When performed by trained plumbers, hydro-jetting is safe for most residential and commercial drain lines, including PVC, cast iron and copper. We always begin with a video inspection to verify pipe integrity and choose the correct pressure and nozzle type for your system. If we detect severely corroded or collapsed sections, we’ll recommend repairs instead of jetting to prevent further damage.
When should I choose jetting over traditional snaking?
• Recurring clogs: If your sink or sewer backs up repeatedly, snaking is only a temporary fix. Jetting removes the buildup that causes chronic blockages. • Grease or soap buildup: Commercial kitchens and households that cook often benefit from jetting because it cuts through sticky grease better than a snake. • Root intrusion: Fine root hairs that infiltrate sewer lines are flushed away more completely with water under pressure. • Preventive maintenance: Many Turtletown restaurants, HOA communities and rental properties schedule annual jetting to avoid emergency backups.
How long does a typical jetting service take in Turtletown?
For most single residential lines it takes 60–90 minutes, including inspection, jetting and a final camera check. Larger commercial mains or heavily obstructed sewer laterals can take 2–4 hours. We stock our service trucks with multiple nozzle sizes, so there’s no waiting for parts, and we cover all of Turtletown and the surrounding Copper Basin in a single visit.
Will high-pressure jetting prevent future clogs?
Jetting leaves pipes so clean that it often adds years before the next blockage. While no method can guarantee a clog-free lifetime, removing grease film and scale reduces the surfaces that trap debris. Pair jetting with good practices—avoid pouring fats and oils down drains, install screens over sinks and schedule routine maintenance—to keep your Turtletown plumbing in top shape.
Do I need to do anything before the technician arrives?
Just clear the area around the clean-out (usually in the yard, basement or crawl space) so our technician can access it easily. If you have pets, please secure them for their safety. We bring our own water source if needed, but access to an outdoor spigot helps speed setup. We’ll handle the rest, including protecting floors, running a camera inspection and cleaning up when the job is complete.