Hydro Jetting Services
High-pressure water jetting to clear severe blockages standard snaking can't fully remove.
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What Is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting is a high-pressure water jetting method used to clear severe blockages from sewer and drain lines. Instead of pushing a cable through the center of a clog, a specialized nozzle sends a powerful, controlled stream of water through the entire pipe, scouring grease, scale, sludge, and root intrusion off the interior walls. The result is a line that’s cleaned to close to its original diameter, not just poked through in the middle. It’s one of the most effective tools our licensed plumbers have for sewer lines that keep backing up no matter how many times they’ve been snaked.
We typically pair hydro jetting with a sewer camera inspection both before and after the job. Seeing the inside of the line first lets us confirm the pipe material and condition can safely handle jetting pressure, and running the camera again afterward lets you see the results and confirms the line is genuinely clear rather than just flowing again for the moment.
Signs You Need Hydro Jetting, Not Just a Standard Drain Clean
Standard drain cleaning and snaking work well for everyday clogs, but some blockages need more force to resolve for good. Here are common signs that a standard clean won’t be enough:
- The same drain clogs again within weeks of being snaked
- Multiple drains in the house are slow or backing up at once
- Heavy grease buildup from years of kitchen use has narrowed the pipe
- Tree roots have grown into the sewer line and keep returning after cutting
- A camera inspection shows scale, sludge, or debris coating the pipe walls
- Older cast iron or clay pipe has years of accumulated buildup
If any of this sounds familiar, a standard snake may keep clearing a path through the clog without addressing what’s actually coating the pipe. Hydro jetting goes after the buildup itself.
Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
Grease is the reason most commercial kitchens end up needing a jetter. It cools on the inside of the drain line and hardens in layers, and every layer narrows the pipe a little further, until a line built to handle a full service can barely keep up with a lunch rush. Snaking bores a hole through it; the grease is still there, and the pipe closes up again within weeks.
Jetting cuts the buildup off the pipe wall and flushes it out of the system entirely, returning the line to close to its original diameter. For a busy kitchen, that’s the difference between a recurring emergency and a line that behaves for months at a time. We do this work for restaurants and entertainment venues across Austin and Central Texas, and we can schedule it outside service hours so it doesn’t cost you a shift. If your kitchen is backing up on a predictable cycle, ask us about putting the jetting on a schedule instead of waiting for the next blockage — see our commercial plumbing services.
Cast Iron Descaling and Smaller Lines
Older homes and buildings around Coupland and Austin often still run cast iron drain lines. Over decades those pipes scale internally, and the rough surface catches everything that passes through it. Jetting strips that scale back off the pipe wall, which is frequently enough to restore a line that looked like a replacement candidate.
Not every job calls for a full-size machine. We also run a smaller jetter for lines where that would be the wrong tool — air conditioning condensate drains, which fill with sludge and algae when they aren’t flushed, and sink drains that have collected years of soap, lotion, and grease residue. Same principle, appropriate scale.
Is Hydro Jetting Safe for My Pipes?
Yes, when it’s done correctly by a trained, licensed plumber. Hydro jetting equipment allows us to adjust water pressure and nozzle type to match the pipe material and condition in front of us. Modern PVC lines can typically handle standard jetting pressure without issue. Older or more fragile pipe, including some aging cast iron or clay lines, may call for lower pressure or a different approach entirely.
That’s why we don’t jet a line blind. Running a camera inspection first tells us exactly what we’re working with, so we can choose settings that clear the blockage without stressing pipe that’s already showing wear. As a certified Navien Service Specialist and Rinnai PRO team with a Master Plumbing License, we treat hydro jetting as a precision tool, not a one-size-fits-all blast.
Why Choose CMM Plumbing for Hydro Jetting
- Experience: Our team brings 20+ years of hands-on plumbing experience to every hydro jetting job, so we know how to read a line and choose the right pressure for the pipe in front of us. Learn more about CMM Plumbing.
- Camera-verified results: We pair jetting with camera inspections so you can actually see the line before and after, not just take our word for it.
- Licensed and insured: CMM Plumbing operates under Master Plumbing License #Master Plumbing License #46268, giving you the confidence that high-pressure work on your sewer line is being handled correctly.
- Straightforward service:We explain what we find on camera, what jetting will and won’t fix, and give you honest recommendations before we start any work.
Hydro jetting is also useful beyond sewer lines that keep clogging — it’s a smart step during remodeling projects that expose old plumbing, and a good precaution when leak or drainage issues point to a line that hasn’t been cleaned in years. Whether you’re a homeowner in Coupland or a business owner needing commercial plumbing service, our team serves Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area with the same attention to detail. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and find out if hydro jetting is the right fix for your line.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydro Jetting
How is hydro jetting different from regular drain snaking?
A drain snake punches or drags a hole through a clog to get water moving again, but it can leave buildup on the pipe walls. Hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water stream to scour the entire interior of the pipe, removing grease, scale, and debris rather than just poking through the middle of it.
Will hydro jetting damage my pipes?
When performed by a licensed, trained plumber, hydro jetting is safe for most modern sewer and drain lines, including PVC and properly maintained cast iron. Before we jet a line, we inspect it with a camera to confirm the pipe material and condition can handle the pressure we plan to use.
How do I know if I need hydro jetting instead of a standard drain clean?
Recurring clogs in the same spot, slow drains throughout the house, gurgling from multiple fixtures, or a sewer line with a history of root intrusion are all signs a standard snake may not fully solve the problem. A camera inspection can confirm whether jetting is the right call.
Can hydro jetting remove tree roots from my sewer line?
Yes. High-pressure water is effective at cutting through and flushing out root intrusion, along with grease buildup and mineral scale, restoring the pipe's original diameter rather than just carving a narrow channel through the blockage.
Do you inspect the line after jetting to confirm it's clear?
We can run a follow-up camera inspection after jetting so you can see the results for yourself and we can confirm the line is fully clear rather than just flowing again for the moment.
How much does hydro jetting cost?
Hydro jetting generally starts around $1,200 for a single line such as a kitchen sink, and can reach roughly $5,000 for a full commercial kitchen with multiple lines and heavy grease accumulation. The variables are how many lines need jetting, how long they are, how badly they're built up, and how accessible the cleanouts are. We quote after seeing the line on camera rather than guessing from a description.
What pressure do you jet at?
Our equipment runs up to 8,000 PSI through a rotating nozzle, so the water cuts in every direction as it travels down the pipe rather than firing in a single straight line. That's what allows it to strip buildup off the pipe walls instead of drilling a channel through the middle of it. We match the pressure to the pipe material and condition, which is why we camera the line first.
Can hydro jetting be used on smaller lines, not just main sewers?
Yes. We run a smaller jetter for lines that a full-size machine would be wrong for, including air conditioning condensate drain lines and bathroom or kitchen sink drains. AC condensate lines build up sludge and algae when they aren't flushed regularly, and sink lines accumulate soap, lotion, and grease residue that a snake tends to push aside rather than remove.
Available at These Locations
We provide this service throughout Coupland, Austin, and Central Texas, including: