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Drain Jetting

High-pressure water jetting to clear stubborn blockages and scour away fat, silt, scale and debris from the inside of drain pipes.

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About drain jetting

Drain jetting uses a flexible hose with a specialist nozzle that sends high-pressure water through the pipe. The jets break up blockages and scour the pipe walls, pulling debris back towards the access point so it can be flushed away.

It is particularly effective where a drain is lined with something rather than blocked by a single object: hardened fat in kitchen drains, silt in surface water drains, soap and scale in bathroom wastes, or fine roots in pipe joints. Rodding might punch a hole through that kind of build-up; jetting cleans the pipe back to its full bore.

Jetting is not the right answer for every drain. Very fragile or badly damaged pipes need care, and a collapsed pipe cannot be jetted clear. Where there is any doubt about the condition of a drain, a CCTV survey before or after jetting helps make sure the work is appropriate.

Signs you may need help

  • A drain that has been rodded before but keeps blocking
  • Slow drainage across several fittings without a full blockage
  • Kitchen drains affected by fat and grease
  • Surface water drains or gullies full of silt
  • Recurring smells from a drain that appears to be flowing

Common causes

  • Fat, oil and grease that coats and narrows the pipe
  • Silt and grit washed in from driveways and roads
  • Soap scum, hair and limescale in bathroom wastes
  • Fine root growth at pipe joints
  • Years of gradual build-up in drains that have never been cleaned

What our approach means for you

  • Cleans the full bore of the pipe, not just a channel through the blockage.
  • Well suited to fat, grease, silt and scale build-up.
  • Can be combined with a CCTV survey to confirm the pipe is clear.
  • Useful as planned maintenance for drains that block regularly.

How it works

What you can expect when you contact Clear Drainage about drain jetting.

  1. Assess the drain

    We establish where the problem is, how the drain runs and whether its condition is suitable for jetting.

  2. Jet from the right access point

    The jetting hose is fed through an inspection chamber or access point, working against the flow to break up debris and draw it back.

  3. Flush the line

    Loosened material is flushed through so it does not settle and cause a fresh blockage further down.

  4. Check the result

    Flow is tested through each chamber. Where useful, a CCTV camera can confirm the pipe has been cleaned back to its full bore.

Drain Jetting across Southampton and the surrounding area

We provide drain jetting throughout Southampton and the surrounding area within roughly 60 miles. Choose your area for local information.

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Related services

Drain Unblocking

Clearing blocked drains, gullies and waste pipes at homes and businesses, then explaining what caused the blockage so it is less likely to come back.

Drain Cleaning

Cleaning drains that are slow, smelly or partly blocked, before a small problem turns into a full blockage.

CCTV Drain Surveys

Camera inspections that show the condition of a drain from the inside, so recurring problems and damage can be diagnosed accurately.

Drain Maintenance

Planned cleaning and inspection for drains that block regularly, busy commercial premises and managed properties.

Commercial Drainage

Drain unblocking, jetting, surveys and maintenance for shops, restaurants, offices, landlords and managed properties.

Driveway & Patio Cleaning

Pressure washing for driveways, patios, paths and steps, removing dirt, moss, algae and weeds from block paving, slabs, concrete and stone.

Helpful guides

Drain Jetting FAQs

Can drain jetting damage my pipes?

Jetting is safe for drains in reasonable condition when carried out correctly. Pipes that are already cracked, collapsed or badly displaced need a different approach, which is why a CCTV survey is recommended where the condition of a drain is unknown.

Is jetting better than rodding?

They suit different problems. Rodding works well for many single-object blockages. Jetting is better for build-ups of fat, silt or scale because it cleans the pipe walls rather than making a hole through the blockage.

How often should a drain be jetted?

Most household drains never need routine jetting. Commercial kitchens, busy multi-occupancy buildings and drains with a history of blockages can benefit from planned jetting at intervals based on how quickly build-up returns.

Will jetting get rid of tree roots?

Jetting can remove fine root growth, but roots usually enter through a crack or open joint that remains afterwards. A CCTV survey can show whether a repair would stop the roots returning.

Need help with drain jetting?

Call Clear Drainage or send us a few details about the problem. We will explain what is likely to be involved before any work starts.

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