Expert Hydro Jetting in Chesterfield, MO
Hydro jetting is the backup plan for when snaking no longer does the trick. Instead of running a line through your pipe it’s a high-powered blast of water that goes in and around the pipe’s interior. We camera the line and make sure it’s safe for the pipe material and condition then give you the hydro jetting Chesterfield, MO drains need for optimal flow.
Chesterfield Service has been in the plumbing business since 1976 offering local families and businesses the plumbing solutions they need. We’re proud to be family owned and operated hiring licensed plumbers and training them in house to do the best work possible. Call (636) 431-9832 or schedule an appointment online today!
What is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting is when we use a hose with a special nozzle that goes into an access point and sprays water at high pressure forward and backwards at the same time. The backward jet pulls the hose through the pipe and scours the walls for any scale or sludge buildups. It takes out grease and soap scum as well as scale and roots from the full circumference of the pipe.
After that, the debris flushes downstream towards the sewer instead of just getting moved further down the line. It’s the option for real deal buildups where regular drain cleaning just pushes a hole through the blockage.
Do I Need Hydro Jetting or Snaking?
Snaking is good for when you’re dealing with a single fixture clog like hair in the bathroom line or an object lodged in your sink trap. These are one-off occurrences that usually won’t come up again. It’s faster and relatively inexpensive because most calls are one-time scenarios.
Hydro Jetting in Chesterfield, MO homes is for a grease-lined kitchen and main line or root intrusion as well as scale buildup in older pipes. Any clogs that keep coming back repeatedly will need hydro jetting for a long lasting and sustainable solution. While a cable clears the blockage by making a channel through it, hydro jetting completely eradicates it.
When Hydro Jetting Isn't the Right Call
If your pipe is already failing due to corrosion or outdated material then high pressure water is less safe. We won’t propose hydro jetting in deteriorated cast iron or clay laterals because it can lead to pipe collapse turning your repair into excavation.
We always begin our service with a sewer camera inspection to see what type of pipe material and condition we’re working with. Jetting a broken pipe may clear the clog but won’t realistically fix anything. If the camera shows the line is broken, we’ll tell you that instead of jetting it and waiting for another call from you in a month or so.
When Chesterfield Homeowners Need Hydro Jetting
- One drain has clogged multiple times in under a year
- Your kitchen line keeps slowing down
- Multiple fixtures back up at once
- Roots have been found in the sewer line
- Foul odors coming from the drains
- You live in an older home with cast iron pipes
- Your home inspection flagged the sewer line
Roots, Grease and Cast Iron
- Roots enter at joints in the pipes and grow toward the water. Jetting with a root-cutting nozzle will clear them but the roots will always come back. Our camera inspection will tell us if it’s a hydro jetting or line repair situation.
- Grease coats kitchen and main lines from the inside and a cable won’t suffice. This is the most common residential scenario where jetting is recommended.
- Cast iron scales in older homes will catch everything passing through and while jetting can restore flow you may need a lining or replacement for a more sustainable solution.
Commercial Hydro Jetting in Chesterfield, MO
We also offer our Chesterfield hydro jetting service for business in the greater St. Louis area. This is ideal for grease-heavy kitchen lines needing service on a routine basis and multi-tenant buildings where one clog can affect everyone living there. As fellow business owners we understand the importance of a reliable service you can trust, and Chesterfield Service is proud to be your commercial plumbing provider.
Why Locals Trust Chesterfield Service
As a proud family owned business since 1976 Chesterfield Service has been the local handymen folks in the greater St. Louis area know and trust. We do in-house licensing for all of our technicians to make sure they’re fit for the job and do background checks before anyone enters your home. You’ll always have a safe and reliable service you can count on with an Easy Maintenance Club that proactively gets you the services you need. Get in touch with us today and see why we’ve stuck around so long.
Hydro Jetting FAQs
Can hydro jetting damage my pipes?
It depends on the material and condition. We will verify hydro jetting is safe in advance with a camera inspection.
How often should hydro jetting be done?
Hydro jetting is not a routine service for most homes and should only be called when the lines have a history of repeat clogs. Grease-heavy kitchens should follow a schedule based on the needs of the business.
Can it get rid of tree roots?
Yes. But the roots will grow back through the joints where they originally entered and a sewer line replacement will be more sustainable.
Do you work outside of Chesterfield, MO?
Yes. We service several areas in the region including Ladue, Brentwood and University City. Check out our dedicated page to see the full service area.
Schedule Hydro Jetting in Chesterfield, MO
Take care of your stubborn clogs once and for all with our high pressure hydro jetting services. Call Chesterfield Service at (636) 431-9832 or schedule your appointment online. Contact us today!
