Professional Hydro-Jetting Services in the San Francisco Bay Area

Hydro-jetting services work best for more stubborn clogs deep in your pipes that can’t be removed using simple methods. Pressurized water effectively breaks up and dislodges non-water soluble clogs and items in your pipes. This can include grease buildups, food waste, and other materials that don’t dissolve in water.

Hydro-jetting also works great for safe tree root removal. Sometimes, roots from nearby trees can begin to grow into your plumbing system and block up your water supply. Cleaning your pipes with pressurized water can break up these root systems without causing further damage to your plumbing system.

1. Inspect Your Pipes: Our team of certified plumbers will insert a camera into your pipes to look for signs of wear and tear that may indicate more serious issues. If there’s extensive damage, hydro-jetting could do more harm than good and cause more damage, so we are careful and examine closely. 
2. Find the Clog: If your pipes are in good shape, we will use the camera to locate the clog. Our team will find the access point nearest the clog, and this can include your toilet, sink, shower, or access valve in a pipe. 
3. Insert the Nozzle Into the Clogged Pipe: Our plumbers will insert the hydro-jetting nozzle near the clog and feed in the line until it reaches the clog.
4. Activate the Pressurized Water: Once the nozzle is in place, our team will turn on the pressurized water and start cleaning out the pipe. Depending on the amount of buildup and the extent of the clog, this step could take a minute or two. Our plumbers are careful as they work to prevent further pipe damage.
5. Final Inspection: Once your water starts flowing freely again, we will do one final inspection of your plumbing system to make sure the clog is completely removed and your pipes are clean.

Is hydro-jetting safe for pipes?

Yes. With the proper technique and skills, hydro-jetting is a safe clog-cleaning method that protects your plumbing system from further damage. However, it’s not as simple as feeding in the line and turning on the pressurized water. Improper use can damage your pipes and lead to water damage.

Leave the hydro-jetting services to the trained and certified professionals at Wizard Plumbing & Drain. We’ll work our magic to fix the clog while maintaining the integrity of your pipes. 

How often should I schedule hydro-jetting?

A good rule of thumb is to schedule routine hydro-jetting cleanings every 1 to 2 years. This keeps your pipes clean and helps prevent frustrating clogs in the future. The exact timeline can vary from home to home, and you may need more appointments if your home or business experiences frequent clogs.

What’s the difference between hydro-jetting and snaking a drain?

Snaking a drain works great for minor clogs in shallow areas near the drain. The teeth on the drain snake can catch drain debris such as hair and remove it from your pipes, but they won’t be as effective against grease clogs. Stubborn clogs made of grease buildup and other materials in your pipes require gentle force from hydro-jetting to dislodge the clog and completely clean out the buildup. Additionally, drain snakes struggle to remove clogs deep in your pipes, but hydro-jetting eliminates clogs in hard-to-reach places.

What can you remove with hydro-jetting?

Hydro-jetting works great against grease, mineral buildups, hair, and tree roots that may be clogging your pipes. Whatever is stuck in your plumbing system, pressurized water jetting can clean it out quickly and safely.