Domestic drain jetting uses high-pressure water to clean and clear a home's drainage. A jetting unit pumps water through a hose with a rotating nozzle, scouring the pipe to remove grease, scale, and silt. It works on clay, plastic, and cast iron alike, since we adjust the pressure to suit the pipe.
Unlike a chemical cleaner, jetting physically strips deposits off the pipe wall instead of just dissolving a channel through them. That makes the result more thorough, and only water goes down the drain — no chemicals.
Jetting suits both a one-off blockage and routine upkeep. Many homeowners book it yearly to keep drains flowing well, especially with mature trees nearby. A typical visit takes one to two hours.
We inspect your drainage access points and, where useful, run a brief CCTV check. This tells us which areas need the most attention.
We position our jetting unit and feed the hose into the drainage through the most suitable access point. We then choose the right nozzle and pressure for your pipe material.
We advance the nozzle through the pipe, cleaning from the problem area back towards the access point. While the water jets scour the pipe walls, loosened debris flushes downstream.
We run water through the system to check flow has fully returned. Where included, we also run a final CCTV check so you can see the before-and-after difference.
The cost of domestic drain jetting depends on the length of drainage to be cleaned and the extent of buildup, since a heavier clean takes longer. Request a fixed-price quote online; we confirm the price before starting and there is no call-out fee.
Yes, when a professional carries it out. We adjust the water pressure to match your pipe material and condition — lower pressures for older clay pipes, higher for modern plastic. A brief CCTV check beforehand confirms the pipe is sound, since jetting an already-weak pipe risks further damage.
For most homes, annual jetting keeps drains in good condition. Properties with mature trees near drainage runs, or those prone to grease buildup, may benefit from jetting every six to twelve months. We advise a suitable maintenance schedule based on what we find during the clean.
No. We carry out all work through existing drainage access points — manholes, inspection chambers, and gullies. We don't need to dig or lift any surfaces. The jetting unit is compact, so we can set it up on a driveway or garden without causing damage.