Snaking a drain clears a path through a clog; hydro jetting cleans the whole pipe. A high-pressure water stream — up to several thousand PSI — scours grease, soap scale, sludge, and root hairs off the entire pipe wall, restoring the line to near its original diameter instead of just boring a hole through the blockage. For a greasy kitchen line or a root-filled sewer that clogs again and again, jetting is the fix that actually lasts.
The catch is that jetting is powerful, so it belongs only in pipe that can take the pressure. That is why we camera the line first: we confirm the pipe is sound, identify what is in it, and only then jet. We never jet a line automatically. Matched to the right situation, it is the most thorough cleaning a drain or sewer can get.
When to call us for hydro jetting
Grease-clogged kitchen or main line
Grease coats the pipe wall and rebuilds fast after snaking. Jetting scours it off so the clog does not immediately return.
Recurring root intrusion
Roots feathering in at a joint choke the line. Jetting cuts them back to the wall — often paired with a spot repair.
Repeat backups after cabling
If a line clears then clogs again within weeks, a cable is only postponing it. Jetting cleans the pipe properly.
Commercial or restaurant drains
High-use kitchens build grease fast. Scheduled jetting keeps the lines flowing and avoids shutdown-level backups.
What's included in our hydro jetting
Every hydro jetting job is a complete, documented service — not a quick patch. Here's what you can expect when our licensed team is on site.
- A camera inspection before jetting to confirm the pipe can handle it
- The correct pressure and nozzle matched to your pipe and obstruction
- Full-wall scouring of grease, scale, sludge, and root hairs
- A downstream flush so debris clears to the main
- A post-jetting camera pass to verify the line runs clean
- A recommendation on prevention or repair if the footage warrants it
Our process
- 1
Camera inspection first
We scope the line to confirm the pipe is sound enough to jet and to see exactly what is in it.
- 2
Match the pressure and nozzle
We select the right pressure and nozzle for the pipe size, material, and obstruction.
- 3
Jet the full run
We scour the pipe wall from access point through the run, flushing grease, scale, and roots downstream.
- 4
Re-camera and verify
We camera the line again to confirm it is clean, and recommend prevention or repair if the footage warrants it.
What affects the price
We never post fake prices. Here's what actually drives the cost — and we put the real number in writing before any work begins.
- Line length, diameter, and how accessible the cleanout is.
- Severity — light grease vs. a heavily root-filled or blocked main.
- Whether a camera inspection and locating are included.
- Residential vs. commercial or restaurant grease lines.
- Any spot repair the camera reveals is needed afterward.
Why Bloomfield Hills homeowners choose Bloomfield Hills Plumbing for hydro jetting
We've served Bloomfield Hills and Oakland County for over 17 years, hold a 4.9-star rating across 138 reviews, and back every job with a licensed Michigan master plumber. Here's what that means for your hydro jetting.
We camera before we jet
Jetting is powerful, so we confirm the pipe is sound first. We never blast an old, fragile line — the camera tells us what is safe.
A real clean, not a hole
Cabling punches through; jetting scours the wall. For grease and roots, that is the difference between a fix and a monthly ritual.
Proof it worked
We camera the line after jetting so you can see it is clean from access point to main — not just take our word for it.
Commercial-ready
We keep restaurant and multi-tenant grease lines flowing with scheduled jetting, so a backup never shuts you down.
Hydro Jetting Services FAQs
Snaking uses a cable to break through or pull out a clog; hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water stream to scour grease, scale, and roots off the entire pipe wall. Snaking clears a path — jetting cleans the pipe. For grease and roots, jetting is far more thorough and longer-lasting.
In sound pipe, yes — which is exactly why we camera the line first. Jetting is powerful, so we confirm the pipe can handle the pressure and select the right nozzle and PSI. We will not jet a fragile or badly deteriorated line; that needs a repair instead.
It depends on volume, but many restaurants benefit from scheduled jetting every few months to stay ahead of grease buildup. We assess your line and set a cadence that keeps you out of shutdown-level backups.
Jetting cuts root hairs back to the pipe wall and flushes them out, which restores flow. If roots are entering through a cracked or offset joint, we usually pair jetting with a camera-guided spot repair so they cannot grow back in.
Yes. We camera the line first to confirm it is safe to jet and to see the obstruction, then camera it again afterward to prove it is clean. You get to see both.