When jetting beats a cable
- Kitchen lines that block again a few weeks after cabling.
- Mains with heavy scale in old cast iron.
- Sludge and sand settled in long, flat runs under a slab.
- Lines that need to be clean before a camera survey or lining.
How a jetting job runs
- Locate the best cleanout and protect the floor around it.
- Choose a nozzle with rear jets that pull the hose forward and scour the wall.
- Work the hose up the line in passes, letting debris flush back down.
- Run a camera through to check the pipe and confirm it is clear.
Riding along on the truck
- Pipe wrenches in three sizes.
- Hand auger and plunger set.
- Assorted copper, PEX and ABS fittings.
- Drop cloths and a wet vacuum.
- Flashlight, mirror and moisture meter.
Is it safe for old pipe?
We pick the pump setting and nozzle for each pipe's size and material. Thin, cracked or badly corroded sections are usually spotted on camera first, and we adjust or stop if the pipe cannot take it.
Jetting is loud and wet near the cleanout. Most businesses book it before opening or after closing so customers are not around.
Keeping lines clear afterwards
- Pair kitchen jetting with regular grease trap service.
- Set a jetting interval from how fast the build-up returns.
- Keep cleanouts accessible, not buried behind shelving.
Straight from the phone log
How many jetting visits per year does a kitchen line need?
Fryer-heavy kitchens tend to want two to four scourings yearly. Watching the camera footage over time sets the real number.
Will jetting damage my pipes?
Sound pipe handles it fine. Doubtful sections get filmed before any water goes in.
Ready to get it fixed?
One call, a clear explanation, and work finished tidily before we leave.