Hydro Jetting Sewer Lines and Drains

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Hydro Jetting is a very effective method that our drain technicians use to clear clogs, tree roots, and corrosion build-up that can cause drain backups.

Otherwise known as sewer jetting or hydro flushing, Hydro Jetting is a method of cleaning out pipes that involves firing a high-pressure stream of water through various nozzles to break up and dislodge clogs and debris from your sewer line. It requires an experienced technician with highly specialized equipment and can be more effective than snaking the lines. However, not all clogs need Hydro Jetting, so our drain technicians will evaluate before recommending the best cleaning method.

Depending on the cutting nozzle used, the Hydro Jetter can

Penetrate and clear away grease
Breakup sludge and debris
Destroy and remove tree roots
Remove years of hard mineral scale buildup from pipes

Jetting can flush the entire drain system without digging up floors, landscaping, or tearing up walls.

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Hydro Jetting isn't Always the First Step

Before a Hydro Jetter breaks through the clog, it can send a large amount of water into an already blocked sewer drainage system, causing even more sewage to overflow. The General Rooter drain technician will often open the drain with a cable using various cutting attachments. This breaks through the blockage to restore sewage flow and eliminate the backup. Cabling can also help to identify what kind of a clog is causing the drain problem and how it should be thoroughly cleaned out.

We Have the Right Jetter for the Job

Mini Jetters, which connect to a faucet or laundry machine supply hose, can only be effective in drain lines 2" in diameter or less. Using these portable jetters to clean a sewer line can push more sludge and debris against the blockage, making it even more challenging to clear. It may be able to poke open the drain temporarily, but the pipe won’t be thoroughly cleaned.

Sewer lines 3" or greater in diameter should only be cleaned by well-trained technicians with a professional trailer-mounted Hydro Jetter. Our Jetters blast over 14 gallons per minute at 4000 PSI - enough to cut through the blockage and push the debris all the way to the city sewer main.

Hydro jetting is especially effective for homes with large tree roots in their sewage lines, restaurants that can accumulate a lot of grease, and commercial buildings with high volumes of sewage.

Video Camera Inspections Remove the Mystery

If you have slow drains and reoccurring blockages, your pipes may have serious problems. By sending a fiber optic video camera down the drain, the technician can show you the clog's location and the pipe's condition. The high-definition video could find an object stuck in the line or where tree roots are breaking in. Or the inspection might identify heavy corrosion, leaks, displaced or collapsed pipes.

If your pipe is damaged, we may be able to reline your pipe to make it better than new – without digging a trench through your property. Ask us how.

Preventive Maintenance Plans

Grease buildup in a restaurant sewer requiring jetting

Severe blockages in commercial lines can be caused by grease, sludge, or other build-ups. Setting up scheduled hydro jetting maintenance for your commercial business will help prevent sewer backups that can turn into costly repairs and downtime. For example, we Hydro Jet the pipes of shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, and manufacturing plants on a scheduled basis.

Conventional techniques, such as drain snakes or cabling, will clear a blockage temporarily but can't fully clean the pipe or flush it out to clear debris. Jetting is the only method proven to clean 100% of the sewer line. Even the toughest blockages and buildups can't stand up to hydrojetting.

About General Rooter

General Rooter, LLC. is a veteran-owned and operated sewer and drain cleaning company. It was founded by Robert Reynolds, who has provided sewer and drain cleaning services since 1985. We provide sewer services throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding metro area.

We are professionals. Our vehicles are marked, and technicians have company shirts and business cards. When you schedule an appointment, we'll send you a confirmation email with a link to our client hub that provides details of your current and past appointments. Our technicians will send a text notification to tell you when they are en route to your home.