When snaking doesn't last, hydro jetting does. High-pressure water blasts grease, tree roots, scale and sludge off the full pipe wall — restoring flow and keeping clogs gone. Camera-checked, safe, same-day, at an upfront price.
Hydro jetting (also called water jetting or drain jetting) uses a high-pressure hose and specialized nozzle to push water through your pipe at up to about 4,000 PSI for homes — and higher for heavy commercial lines. The water scours the entire interior of the pipe, flushing out grease, roots, scale and sludge. A drain snake only punches a hole through the clog; jetting cleans the whole pipe wall, which is why results last far longer.
| Drain snaking | Hydro jetting | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A single localized clog | Grease, roots, scale, recurring clogs |
| What it does | Punches a hole through | Cleans the full pipe wall |
| Lasts | ~6–18 months | ~1–2 years+ |
Just a one-off clog? Standard drain cleaning may be all you need. Roots damaging the pipe? That's sewer line repair.
Grease-heavy kitchen lines need more than a snake. We jet grease traps and interceptors, kitchen lines, and commercial sewer mains — typically from the grease-trap outlet to the main — one-time or on a maintenance schedule to keep you flowing and FOG-compliant.
Mature tree roots, a lot of older clay and cast-iron pipe, and a long rainy season all drive grease and root buildup. Jetting restores the pipe to full diameter — and because it's chemical-free, it won't corrode your pipes the way liquid drain cleaners do.
Residential jetting typically runs $300–$600 — you see the price before we start, with a camera check included. Same rate any hour.
Get your quoteSame-day hydro jetting across Portland — camera-checked, chemical-free, upfront pricing.
From the first call to a clean finish, our licensed Portland plumbers handle hydro jetting with upfront, flat-rate pricing and no overtime fees — day, night, weekends and holidays.
Call (971) 386-1515Recurring clogs? Call for same-day, camera-checked jetting.
High-pressure water — commonly up to ~4,000 PSI — that scours the entire inside of a pipe, removing grease, roots, scale and sludge and restoring full flow. Unlike a snake, which punches a hole, jetting cleans the whole pipe wall.
Residential jetting typically runs about $300–$600 (Portland average ~$500), depending on clog severity, pipe length, and whether a camera inspection is included. You get an upfront, flat-rate price first.
For structurally sound pipes, yes — safety depends on condition, not just age. We run a camera inspection first to confirm brittle or badly corroded clay or cast-iron pipe can handle it.
A snake clears a single localized clog quickly; jetting removes buildup along the whole pipe and lasts longer. Choose jetting for grease, tree roots, scale, or clogs that keep coming back.
Generally one to two years for residential lines, longer with maintenance — versus roughly six to eighteen months for snaking.
Yes — root-cutting nozzles slice through intruding roots and flush them out, valuable in Portland's tree-heavy neighborhoods. We recommend a follow-up camera check.
Yes — same-day and 24/7 emergency hydro jetting across the Portland metro for backed-up homes and commercial lines.
Yes — kitchen lines, grease traps and interceptors, and commercial sewer mains, typically from the grease-trap outlet to the main, one-time or scheduled.
Consumer-grade rental jetters exist, but they run far lower pressure than professional equipment and can't clear roots or heavy scale. Used on old or already-cracked pipe, the wrong nozzle or pressure can also cause damage — we camera-inspect first so we know the line can handle it.
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