Indianapolis Pipe and Drain Hydro-Jetting

Hydro jetting is the process of using a high-pressure flow of water to scour the interior surfaces of the plumbing pipes, removing scale, grease, and other debris that’s built up inside the pipe walls over time. Unlike snaking or rodding, where a plumber uses a tool to power a hole through the buildup, hydro jetting achieves a comprehensive cleaning of the pipes.

As you may know, water under pressure is extremely powerful. It can be so powerful that, under the right conditions, a water jet can cut through steel and aluminum. Using a state-of-the-art pressure unit, we are able to pressurize ordinary water, controlling and propelling it under high pressure into your drain or sewer line. Since we use ordinary water under pressure, hydro jetting is environmentally safe and economical. Because we can use different nozzles and attachments, we not only control the cleaning process, we can also direct the powerful streams of water to cut through the toughest blockages. By varying the water pressure and the volume of water we’re using, we’re able to clean your sewer or drain line to “like new” condition.

In most cases, hydro jetting is a safe way to remove blockages that cause clogging. However, it is possible to cause further problems if a novice plumber employs hydro jetting in the sewer lines when there is significant tree-root penetration. Always work with an experienced plumber who will visually inspect the indoor plumbing system and the sewer lines using video camera inspection equipment to assess the source of the problem before committing to any solution. If tree root infiltration has led to pipe damage or compromised the pipe’s waterproof coating, hydro jetting will not solve the problem and can even lead to more problems, such as causing infiltration of rocks and soil through perforated septic lines. The plumber should also use video inspection after cleaning out plumbing pipes to assess the effectiveness of the hydro jetting and the general condition of the pipes.

Hydro jetting, if done correctly, is a proven and effective method of restoring your pipes to their original condition. It successfully removes debris that accumulates in the home’s plumbing pipes due to hair, soap residue, grease, and more. Hydro jetting also resolves tree root infiltration and mineral scale buildup in the sewer drains. Clean pipes will expose any leaking pipes, which will allow your plumber to take corrective action to repair them. In the long run, this entire process will keep your drains running freely for a long time. What’s more important, you’ll save a lot of money.