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Hydro jetting in NYC
Hydro jetting sends high-pressure water through the line to scour grease, scale and roots off the pipe wall instead of just punching a hole through the clog. We camera the line before and after so you see the difference. Starting at $895 residential, $1,200 commercial.
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Starting prices. Every job is different, so the technician confirms your price on site before any work starts. Nights, weekends and holidays add $150. All prices
When you need hydro jetting
Jetting is the right call when cabling alone keeps failing, or when the problem is buildup on the pipe wall rather than a single plug.
- The same line has been snaked more than once in the past year.
- A restaurant or building kitchen line is heavy with grease.
- Roots showed up on a camera inspection.
- A whole kitchen stack or building is slow, not just one drain.
- The line is due for preventive cleaning before a busy season or a sale.
How we hydro jet a line
- Camera first. We look at the line before turning on any water to confirm the pipe is sound enough to jet. If it isn’t, we stop and show you why.
- Pick the nozzle. Different nozzles do different jobs: a penetrating nozzle opens a blockage, a rotating nozzle scrubs the wall, and a root-cutting nozzle cuts roots back to the pipe.
- Jet from the cleanout. The hose runs from the jetter in the van to the cleanout, and we work the nozzle down the line and back, section by section.
- Flush it out. The debris is flushed to the city sewer, not left in your line.
- Camera after. You see the clean pipe on screen and keep the footage.
- Set a schedule. For grease and roots, we tell you how often to jet so the line never reaches a backup.
Hydro jetting vs snaking
| Snaking (cable) | Hydro jetting | |
|---|---|---|
| What it removes | A path through the clog | Grease, scale, roots and sludge from the whole wall |
| How long the result lasts | Weeks to months on grease lines | Much longer on the same line |
| Safe on old pipe? | Yes | Yes, once the camera confirms the pipe is sound |
| Price | Starting at $325 fixture, $595 main | Starting at $895 residential, $1,200 commercial |
Full comparison: snaking vs hydro jetting.
Lines we jet
- Building main sewer lines, from the house trap or cleanout to the street
- Kitchen stacks in co-ops, condos and rental buildings
- Restaurant and commercial kitchen lines full of grease
- Floor drains and the lines behind them
- Catch basins, yard drains and areaway drains packed with silt
- Roof drain leader lines
Hydro jetting for NYC buildings
- Co-ops and condos: shared kitchen stacks collect grease from every apartment. Scheduled jetting stops the backups that land in the lowest units.
- Restaurants: grease lines clog during service at the worst time. We jet after hours so you stay open.
- Brownstones and houses with trees: roots in clay and cast iron mains come back every year or two. Jetting with a root nozzle keeps the line open.
- Property managers: one call for multiple buildings, with footage for your records.
What’s included
- Camera inspection before jetting
- Jetting the line with the right nozzle for the problem
- Camera inspection after, with the footage for you to keep
- A recommended cleaning schedule if the line needs one
Nozzles and what each one does
| Nozzle | What it does | When we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Penetrating | Punches through a blockage | A line that’s fully stopped |
| Rotating or spinning | Scrubs the full pipe wall | Grease coating and scale |
| Root cutter | Cuts roots back to the pipe wall | Roots shown on camera |
| Flushing | Pushes loosened debris out to the street | The last pass on every job |
How often lines need jetting
These are typical starting points. After the first jetting, the camera footage shows how fast buildup returns, and the schedule is set from that.
| Property | Typical interval |
|---|---|
| Busy restaurant with fryers | Every 3 to 6 months |
| Apartment building kitchen stacks | Every 1 to 2 years |
| House main line with roots | Every 1 to 2 years |
| House main line with grease only | When the camera shows buildup returning |
| Laundromat or commercial laundry lines | Every 6 to 12 months |
Is your line ready for jetting?
Jetting is safe on sound pipe, but not every pipe is sound. Before any jetting, we run a camera through the line and look for:
- Cracks, holes or missing sections in the pipe wall
- Joints that have pulled apart or shifted
- Very thin, badly corroded cast iron
- Older fiber pipe, which some NYC houses still have
If we see any of these, we don’t jet. We cable the line instead, give you the footage, and refer the damaged section to an NYC master plumber.
Jetting for NYC buildings and businesses
- Restaurants: grease lines jetted after close, with footage for your records.
- Co-ops and condos: kitchen stacks jetted on a schedule so the lowest units stop flooding.
- Property managers: mains, stacks and catch basins across a portfolio.
- Houses: root and grease jetting for main lines, with before and after footage.
From real jobs
Photos and footage from our own work. No stock images.
Where we work
What we don't do. We clear, clean and inspect drains and sewer lines. If the camera shows a cracked, collapsed or separated line, you get the footage and a referral to an NYC master plumber for the fix. Why we work this way
Common questions
Is hydro jetting better than snaking?
For grease, roots and repeat clogs, yes. Snaking opens a path through the blockage. Jetting cleans the whole pipe wall, so buildup takes much longer to come back. For a single sudden clog, snaking is usually enough and costs less.
How much does hydro jetting cost in NYC?
Residential main lines start at $895 and commercial lines at $1,200, with camera footage before and after. Nights, weekends and holidays add $150.
Can hydro jetting damage old NYC pipes?
On sound pipe, no. That's why we camera the line first. If the pipe is cracked, collapsed or badly corroded, we don't jet it. We cable it instead and give you the footage.
How often should a restaurant jet its lines?
It depends on volume and menu. Busy kitchens with fryers often need it every three to six months. After the first jetting, the camera footage tells us how fast grease is building up, and we set a schedule from that.
Will jetting get rid of tree roots?
A root-cutting nozzle cuts roots back to the pipe wall and flushes them out. Roots usually grow back through the same joints, so most owners jet every one to two years. The camera shows how fast they return.
How long does hydro jetting take?
A typical residential main line takes a few hours including the camera passes. Commercial lines vary with length and how much buildup there is.
Do you need to come inside?
The jetter stays in the van at the curb. Only the hose comes in, to the cleanout. For many houses, the cleanout is outside and we barely enter at all.
Does hydro jetting use a lot of water?
It uses more than cabling, but far less than most people expect, and it all goes down the line being cleaned. Nothing is sprayed inside your home.
Can you jet a line from inside an apartment?
Usually not. Jetting runs from a cleanout or stack access point, often in the basement or on the roof. For individual apartment drains, cabling is the right tool.
Need a drain cleared?
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