When a snake only pokes a hole in the clog, hydro jetting scours the pipe clean from wall to wall.
A standard drain snake punches through a clog and gets water moving again, but it often leaves grease, scale, and debris clinging to the pipe walls, and the clog comes back. Hydro jetting uses a specialized nozzle and high-pressure water to scour the inside of the pipe, flushing away buildup instead of just poking through it.
MC 1 Plumbing uses hydro jetting for recurring clogs, slow main lines, grease buildup in kitchen drains, and root intrusion in sewer lines. The result is a pipe that's much closer to its original, full diameter, which means better flow and fewer repeat calls.
Hydro jetting is powerful, so it isn't right for every pipe. When a line may be cracked, collapsed, or badly deteriorated, we recommend a sewer camera inspection first to make sure jetting is safe and effective. Every job is backed by a licensed Texas Responsible Master Plumber (RMP M-43246) with 30 years of experience.
Hydro jetting removes the buildup that causes clogs to keep coming back.
High-pressure water scours grease and scale off the pipe walls.
Cuts through root intrusion in sewer lines.
A cleaner pipe means clogs are less likely to return.
Camera inspection available first to confirm the pipe is sound.
If you're calling for drain cleaning every few months, the problem usually isn't a single clog. It's buildup lining the pipe. Kitchen lines collect grease and soap that harden over time. Main sewer lines collect sludge and scale, and in older San Antonio neighborhoods with mature trees, roots find their way into joints and cracks.
Hydro jetting clears all of that out. It's also useful for commercial kitchens and properties with heavy use, where grease buildup is a constant issue.
Because roots and recurring clogs are often signs of pipe damage, we may recommend a sewer camera inspection after jetting to see the condition of the line and plan any needed repairs.
Every hydro jetting job is matched to the line and the problem.
A snake breaks through a clog. Hydro jetting cleans the entire inside of the pipe, removing the buildup that causes clogs to return.
For pipes in good condition, yes. For older or possibly damaged lines, we recommend a camera inspection first to make sure jetting won't cause harm.
It can cut and flush out roots in a sewer line. Roots usually enter through cracks or joints, so a camera inspection helps determine whether a repair is also needed.
It depends on the property. Homes with recurring clogs or restaurants with heavy grease may benefit from periodic jetting as preventive maintenance.
Yes. Grease buildup in commercial kitchen lines is one of the most common reasons for hydro jetting.
From your first call to a clean, free-flowing line, here's what to expect.
Call or text 210-500-9085 and tell us about the clogs you've had.
We evaluate the line and use a camera first when needed.
We scour the line clean with high-pressure water.
We test the flow and recommend any follow-up.
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