What is going on
A cable clears a clog. A jet cleans the pipe. That distinction matters when a line keeps backing up every few months. Grease in kitchen lines builds in layers. Roots grow back through the same joint. Cast iron sheds scale that narrows the pipe. A spinning nozzle on a jetter pushes water forward and sprays backward at the pipe walls, cleaning the full circumference and flushing debris downstream. It is the right tool for heavy buildup. It is the wrong tool for a collapsed or badly broken pipe, which is why we look first.
What we check
- 01
Line condition
Camera inspection first when possible, so we do not jet a fragile pipe.
- 02
Access point
Cleanout location and size for the jetter hose.
- 03
Type of buildup
Grease, roots, scale or sludge decide the nozzle and pressure.
- 04
Pipe material
Cast iron, clay, PVC and Orangeburg each tolerate different approaches.
- 05
Post-jet view
Camera pass after cleaning to confirm the line is clear and intact.
Your options
Kitchen line jetting
Grease-heavy branch lines that clog repeatedly.
Main sewer jetting
Root intrusion and buildup in the line to the street or septic tank.
Maintenance jetting
Scheduled cleaning for lines with known roots or for restaurants and rentals.
Before we get there
Find the cleanout if you can. It is usually a capped pipe near the foundation, often on the side of the house closest to the street. Let us know if you have had a camera inspection already. If so, have the video or report ready.