Why Hydro Jetting Is the Best Solution for Sewer Line Blockages

When there is a blockage or clog deep in a sewer line, hydro jetting is an excellent option for clearing the pipe. This professional service offered by sewer and septic service companies uses high-powered water to flush out the pipes and any blockages. Beyond being effective, hydro jetting has other benefits when used for clearing sewer lines. Here is why high pressure hydro jetting is the best solution for removing sewer line blockages.

No Chemicals

Unlike other types of clog removal, hydro jetting only uses water, with no added chemicals or other substances. This is a greener solution for the environment, plus it protects your plumbing and sewer lines from additional damage.

Better for Grease Clogs

The problem with grease clogs is that they are difficult to snake out of a deep pipe. They are soft yet can create a solid wall in your sewer lines. Hydro jetting flushes the grease out instead of pulling it out, making it much more effective in completely clearing grease blockages.

Quick and Less Mess

With hydro jetting, a digital video camera can find the clog and it can be flushed out with pressured water. There is no digging up pipes or pulling out debris from the pipes. The inside of the sewer line is completely cleaned and the “mess” goes through to the city sewer line or your septic system.

If you have a slow or clogged sewer line, call your local sewer/septic service that offers hydro jetting. In one day your sewer line can be inspected, and if it is only a clog, hydro jetting can be used to clear the pipes and get your plumbing working correctly again.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

4 Benefits of Hydro Jetting Your Sewer Line

Do you know what is inside your sewer lines? Although sewage may pass through your pipes to head to your septic system or to the city sewer, there may be sludge, debris and tree roots that continue to stay inside your pipes. A camera inspection performed by your local sewer or septic service can show you what is hiding in your sewer lines and identify if you need a hydro jetting service. Here are four of the benefits of hydro jetting to clear out your sewer pipes.

  1. Remove tree roots. One of the most common causes of clogs and sewer pipe damage is tree roots. Hydro jetting can clear out roots that have infiltrated your sewer line to keep your pipes open.
  2. Push out sludge. A thick sludge from fats, oils and other waste can build up inside the sewer line. This can trap debris and lead to clogs. Hydro jetting can push out the sludge and leave your pipes clean.
  3. Reduce corrosion. Hydro jetting can clean out corrosive elements and chemicals that can destroy your pipes or cause damage.
  4. Prevent sewage backups. Don’t wait until a sewer line clog causes a sewage backup into your home, damaging floors and contaminating the environment. Hydro jetting can be performed as a preventive measure to remove tree roots and sludge as needed to stop clogs from forming.

Hydro jetting can used to remove clogs, or better yet, stop clogs from forming in your sewer line. Contact your local sewer or septic service company to have a digital camera inspection of your sewer lines and see if it is time to have a hydro jetting service performed.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

Clear Your Sewer Lines with Hydrojetting

Are you experiencing slow drains, or worse, sewer back-ups? You may have a clogged sewer pipe. Sewer lines, like any plumbing, can become clogged with fat, grease, hair and other debris that goes down your drains. But it is not just what you put down the drain that can cause a blockage. Sometimes the trees growing in your yard can be the culprit, with roots growing into your pipes. Whatever the reason for the clog, the easiest way to remove a sewer line blockage is with hydrojetting.

What Is Hydrojetting?

Professional sewer service companies use high pressure water to clean out sewer lines through a process called hydrojetting. Similar to pressure washing, this professional service can safely remove even severe clogs in your underground sewer lines without needing to dig up the pipes. Using specialized equipment, the high pressured water cleans the debris stuck inside the pipes and can even remove tree roots that have grown into the lines, causing blockages.

To prepare for hydrojetting, most sewer service companies will first inspect the pipes using a video camera. Using these small digital cameras, sewer professionals can find the clogs and inspect the interior of the pipes to ensure that there is not any other repairs needed. Then after the hydrojetting is completed, the pipes can be inspected again to make sure all clogs, roots and debris is removed.

Hydrojetting is a great way to remove clogs; it can also be used as part of your maintenance plan to prevent clogs. Talk to your local sewer service company about scheduling a hydrojetting service for your sewer pipes as a solution to slow drains or as a prevention measure.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

Plumbing Snakes Vs. Hydro Jetting for Clogs

For many years, the plumbing snake has been the ultimate tool for removing clogs. Every plumber has a commercial plumbing snake in their toolbox for good reason. These tools can cut through a clog in a drain and remove the clog quickly and efficiently. However, even though the clog may be removed, a snake does not thoroughly clean your sewer pipes. To completely remove a clog, you need professional hydro jetting.

Why Hydro Jetting for Clogs Is Better Than a Snake

Although a snake can pull out a clog from a drain, they are not efficient at clearing all debris from inside of a sewer pipe. The snake will pull out the middle of a nasty clog and allow the pipe to drain again, but most likely there is still residue clinging to the inside of the pipe that can quickly collect debris to form another clog.

Hydro jetting performed by a professional sewer service can remove clogs and also clean the inside of the sewer pipes. Using high pressure water, the clog is flushed out, along with the sticky residue on the interior of the pipe. This water pressure is strong enough to even clear out tree roots that have infiltrated sewer lines outside of the home. So, not only is the initial clog gone, the entire length of the sewer line can be thoroughly cleaned, preventing future sewer line clogs and problems.

Hydro jetting service can also be used as part of sewer line maintenance. Instead of waiting for a clog to form, regular hydro jet cleanings can remove debris and keep sewer line clogs from forming. Talk to your local sewer service company that offers hydro jetting about scheduling a routine cleaning for your sewer pipes.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

Spring Clean Your Sewer Lines with Hydrojetting

Just because you can’t see your sewer pipes doesn’t mean they do not need to be cleaned. Over time, sewer lines can accumulate debris, slowly creating a smaller space for waste to travel through. Eventually, your sewer lines can become clogged and cause a messy and expensive sewer backup into your home. The most efficient way to maintain and clean your sewer pipes is with an annual hydrojetting service as part of your spring cleaning.

How Hydrojetting Works

Hydrojetting is a service that many sewer and septic service companies offer to remove clogs and waste from the interior of your sewer pipes. The process uses high-pressured water to clean the pipes by entering the pipe from an access hole. The water removes waste that has adhered to the inside of pipes and can even clear out tree roots that have grown into the pipes. It is a fast and easy service that can help prevent clogs and further damage to your sewer lines from roots and corrosion.

Many sewer companies that offer hydrojetting also have digital video camera options to view the interior of your sewer pipes. This can give you a before and after view of your pipes, showing how effective the hydrojetting service was at cleaning your pipes. It is also a great way to inspect the condition of your pipes to alert you of any cracks or other problems.

When you begin your spring cleaning this year, don’t forget those sewer pipes that are under your yard. A little cleaning once a year can prevent a sewer emergency and extend the life of your sewer pipes, saving you money in the long run.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

Spring Cleaning For Your Septic Pipes

Your septic system needs regular maintenance to function properly, including cleaning your septic lines outside of your home. Over the years, debris, waste and even outside invaders like tree roots can begin to clog your sewer pipes. It’s only a matter of time before the lines become clogged, backing up sewer waste into your home. This spring, give your sewer lines the cleaning they need with a hydrojetting service.

What Is Hydrojetting?

Many plumbing and septic companies offer a service called hydro jetting, which can safely clean and clear your septic lines. This technique uses high pressured water to remove built-up debris inside of your underground sewer pipes. The pressured water is able to remove all types of materials which can line your pipes without the use of harmful chemicals. Some of the benefits of using this service include:

  • Faster draining pipes. If you have begun to notice slow draining in your home, clearing your septic pipes may alleviate this problem.
  • Prevent tree root damage. Hyrdojetting can remove small tree roots that have grown into your sewer lines. Removing these roots now can prevent them from cracking your pipes which can lead to expensive repair or replacement.
  • Prevent emergency sewer backups. There is never a good time to have a sewer back-up. Prevent future clogs by clearing out accumulated waste now.

Preventative cleaning of your sewer pipes can save you money on expensive sewer problems down the road. It can also reduce the corrosion of older clay or cement pipes, extending the life of your sewer lines. Call your local plumbing or septic company today to schedule your hydrojetting service!

Posted on behalf of Seagraves Plumbing Septic and Sewer

Clear Your Sewer Pipes Using Hydro Jetting

Over time, sewer pipes can become coated and even clogged with debris that can lead to expensive sewer repairs. Everything that goes down your drains can slowly build up on the inside of your pipes, and without a thorough cleaning, can lead to clogs, breaks and leaks. Grease, hair and even invading tree roots can be removed from your sewer pipes using one of the most powerful cleaners available: water!

Benefits Of Hydrojetting

Hydrojetting is the use of water at high pressure to clear out pipes, including your sewer pipes. The water pressure can remove all of the built-up residue and even clear out roots that have grown into your pipes through cracks and joints, leaving your pipes looking like new. Many professional plumbers use this as the preferred method of cleaning sewer pipes for a few reasons.

No chemicals. With hydrojetting, there is no need to use harmful chemicals to clear clogs. The pressure of the water is enough to dislodge most clogs, even tree roots. Without chemicals, hydrojetting is a greener option, with less impact to the environment.

Less expensive. The time and equipment needed for hydrojetting can be less expensive than trying to snake out pipes, or worse, replace pipes that have become clogged. This can cost less in both labor and parts.

Hydrojetting is great for removing clogs, however it is also a great way to maintain your sewer pipes and prevent clogs from happening in the first place. Having your pipes cleaned with hydrojetting once a year along with a routine inspection can often help extend the life of your sewer pipes and prevent expensive sewer emergencies, saving you time, money and inconvenience in the long run.

Posted on behalf of Septic Service Pro

Hydro-Jetting vs Plumbing Snake

Two common methods of clearing clogged sewer and septic lines are high pressure hydro-jetting and using a mechanical plumbing snake.  Traditionally, plumbers and sewer-septic professionals used plumbing snakes to clear clogs, but in recent years hydro-jetting has become an increasingly popular tool for cleaning sewer lines.

A professional plumber snake is also referred to as a cable machine, an auger, or a rooter.  It is similar to those homeowner’s plumbing snakes sold at the local home improvement center, but far more powerful and sophisticated.  A professional cable machine has a heavy duty flexible steel cable with cutting heads attached to the end of it.

The cable is inserted into a clogged sewer line or drain line and an electric motor spins the cable and cutting heads.  The cutting heads will cut through most types of clogs including tree roots, paper, sludge, and other debris.  When operated by an experienced plumber, a plumbing snake or auger is a safe and effective means to clear tough clogs in drain lines and sewer lines.

Hydro-jetting is a relatively recent innovation for drain cleaning.  Instead of using a mechanical cutting head, hydro-jetting works a little like a common pressure washer and uses jets of high pressure water to cut through sewer line and drain line clogs.  A hydro-jetting machine has a high pressure hose with a special spray head attached to the end of it.  This end is inserted into the pipe and high pressurized water spray blasts away grease, sludge, and other debris.  Hydro-jetting is even powerful enough to cut through tree roots.

Both methods work well, but depending on situation including the type, nature, and location of the clog, your plumber will choose the method that will get the best result.

Clearing Sewer and Drain Lines With Hydro Jetting

High pressure hydro jetting is a modern technique for clearing many types of tough clogs from sewer lines and drain lines.  Hydro jetting shoots water pressurized to about 3,000 psi in a circular pattern through a special spray nozzle.  The nozzle and hose is inserted into the clogged line through a clean out and sprays the inside of the pipe with the highly pressurized water.

Hydro jetting breaks up and flushes away many types of clogs including tree roots, paper products, grease, sludge, and other debris.  The high pressure jets of water break up the clog and the debris flows down the drain line. Hydro jetting is done from “downstream” of the clog so that all of the material can be safely flushed out of the sewer line.

Hydro jetting can be more effective than clearing out a clog with a plumbing snake.  A plumbing snake punches through a clog, but it leaves a lot of material behind.  This leftover material is a great place for a new clog to start forming.  Hydro jetting removes all of the foreign material without damaging the inside of the pipe.  Hydro jetting leaves the inside of the pipe in nearly new condition.

Hydro jetting will remove all of the tree roots inside a pipe, but they will immediately start growing back again and a clog will form again in a few months or year.  Your sewer-septic professional will be able to help you choose from several options including chemical treatment to prevent or impede root growth or replacing that section of sewer line.

Dealing With Tree Roots

Tree roots are a common cause of sewer line clogs and backed up sewer lines.  Tree roots will find any holes, cracks or fissures in a sewer line.  Once they infiltrate the sewer line, the roots will grow and expand until a web of roots is inside the sewer line.  Everything that gets flushed down the drain or toilet will get caught in the mat of tree roots including paper, oil, hair grease, and other material.  Before long, a nasty clog will form and a sewer septic professional will be needed to clear the clog.

Your sewer septic professional will be able to provide details on what options you have to take care of the clog.  One option will be to use a mechanical cutting head to cut through the roots and clear the clog.  This option will only be effective until the tree roots grow back.  The problem will recur every year or two and you will have to call the sewer septic contractor back out to clear the line again.

Another option is to use high pressure hydro jetting to clear the clog.  Hydro jetting uses high pressure water sprayed through special heads to cut through tree roots and thoroughly clean the inside of the pipe.  Hydro jetting does a more thorough job than a mechanical cutter, but you will still have the problem of the tree roots growing back.

A camera inspection may be needed to check the condition of the pipe.  If the sewer line is in good condition, your sewer septic professional may recommend a chemical treatment to kill the tree roots and stop new roots from forming.  Relining the pipe is another more permanent solution.

If the sewer line is collapsed, broken, or otherwise in bad shape a sewer line replacement may be the only alternative.