Hydro Jetting Service in Chicago & Northwest Suburbs
When you try to snake the sewer and can’t get through the clog, what’s next? Your next best option, short of digging up the sewer and performing a spot repair, is hydro-jetting the line. Hydro-jetting requires specialized equipment and training, and not all plumbing shops offer this service. However, if the rod is stuck or you’re facing a particularly tough situation, this alternative to excavation can be a game changer.
Not only can hydro-jetting open your line, but it also cleans it far more effectively than a power rod ever could. The high-pressure water effortlessly cuts through tree roots and stubborn blockages, while thoroughly cleaning the entire interior of the pipe. This impressive cleaning power comes from water forced through the sewer line at pressures of up to 3,000 PSI, delivered by our state-of-the-art trailer jetter.
Signs You Need Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting is often recommended when traditional drain cleaning methods are no longer effective. If you’re experiencing any of the following problems, it may be time to schedule a professional sewer inspection:
- Repeated sewer backups
- Tree roots invading your sewer line
- Slow drains throughout your home
- Grease buildup causing frequent clogs
- Foul sewer odors inside or outside your home
- Multiple fixtures backing up at the same time
- Frequent sewer rodding with only temporary relief
If your sewer line repeatedly backs up despite rodding, hydro jetting may be the best long-term solution. Hydro jetting is especially effective at removing tree roots, grease, sludge, soap scum, and mineral scale that have accumulated inside the pipe. By thoroughly cleaning the entire interior of the sewer line, hydro jetting can help restore proper flow and reduce the likelihood of future backups.
What Problems Can Hydro Jetting Solve?
- Tree root intrusion
- Grease blockages
- Sludge buildup
- Sand and debris
- Scale buildup
- Commercial kitchen grease
- Laundry lint accumulation
Hydro Jetting in Des Plaines, Park Ridge & Northwest Chicago
Green Tech Plumbing provides professional hydro jetting services throughout Chicago’s Northwest suburbs, including Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, and surrounding communities. If you’re experiencing recurring sewer backups, slow drains, or tree root problems, our team can help restore your sewer line quickly and efficiently.
Sewer Jetting FAQ’s
Step 1: Sewer Camera Inspection
Every hydro jetting service begins with a professional sewer camera inspection. Before we clean your sewer line, we insert a high-definition camera into the pipe to identify the exact cause and location of the blockage.
This inspection allows our technicians to determine whether hydro jetting is the right solution and helps us locate issues such as grease buildup, sludge, roots, scale, or other obstructions.
Learn more about our sewer camera inspection services
Step 2: Evaluate the Condition of the Pipe
Not every sewer line is a good candidate for hydro jetting. After inspecting the line, our technicians evaluate the age, material, and overall condition of the pipe.
Older sewer systems constructed from clay tile, cast iron, or aging Orangeburg pipe may have cracks, offsets, deterioration, or structural damage that could make hydro jetting inappropriate. In these situations, we may recommend sewer repair or replacement instead of high-pressure cleaning.
Our goal is always to provide the safest and most effective long-term solution for your plumbing system.
Step 3: Hydro Jet the Sewer Line
Once we confirm the sewer line is suitable for hydro jetting, we use our professional trailer-mounted hydro jetting equipment to thoroughly clean the pipe.
Our commercial-grade jetter delivers water pressure of up to 3,000 PSI, allowing us to remove:
- Grease buildup
- Sludge and soap scum
- Scale and mineral deposits
- Food debris
- Sand and sediment
- Tree roots and organic buildup
Unlike traditional snaking, which simply punches a hole through the blockage, hydro jetting scrubs the entire inside diameter of the pipe, restoring maximum flow and helping prevent future backups.
Step 4: Final Camera Inspection
After cleaning is complete, we perform a second sewer camera inspection to verify that the blockage has been completely removed and that the line is flowing properly.
This final inspection also allows us to identify any hidden issues that may have been concealed by debris buildup, such as cracks, separated joints, root intrusion, or damaged piping.
By completing a post-cleaning inspection, we can ensure your sewer line is as clean as possible and provide recommendations if additional repairs are needed.
The answer depends on your specific situation. For minor tree roots or routine annual maintenance, classic power rodding is usually your best option. However, if your line is completely blocked and excavation of your sewer pipe is the next step, you may want to consider hydro jetting as an alternative solution.
The answer is project-specific. For example, we service multi-unit buildings that require jetting their lines once or twice a year. The frequency depends on the condition of the sewer and what people are putting down the drains. However, we generally do not recommend hydro jetting as a regular maintenance task. Instead, it should be considered a last resort or a backup plan (Plan B).
Hydro jetting is safe for most plumbing systems. However, if your pipes are very old, weakened, corroded, or already broken, it can cause some damage. Before performing any jetting, we check the condition of the pipes to ensure it is safe to proceed. If there are any concerns, we address them before hydro jetting.
When you have a clog, the plumbing snake method is the cheapest and easiest way to handle the blockage. Snaking involves pushing a metal rod through the pipe with force and agitation to break up the clog and clear the passage. Hydro jetting, on the other hand, uses specialized equipment that delivers high-pressure water to thoroughly clean and descale the pipe.
Green Tech Plumbing Co.
Chicago’s Hydro Jetting Experts
We’ve hydro-jetted thousands of homes and businesses throughout Cook and DuPage Counties in Illinois. Looking for options? Hydro-jetting might be the solution for you. Call us at 847-518-5338 to get started.
Part of our mission and value statement is to be a recognized leader in the plumbing industry. That is why we use a full-sized trailer jetter, which must be pulled by a truck. What we lose in mobility, we gain in strength and pressure. Not all jetters are made the same, and some are more capable than others. We employ the latest in plumbing technology to save our customers time and money.
Drain Cleaning with Water Jetting
Most clogs, even stubborn tree root clogs, can often be handled with a power rodder. It is typically the first line of defense for sewer rodding due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Hydro jetting, on the other hand, can be three to four times more expensive than power rodding because of the additional manpower and setup time required. For that reason, hydro jetting is primarily used for a few specific purposes:
- Breaking up tough sewer line clogs that a power rodder cannot penetrate.
- Clearing drain lines clogged with sludge and grease buildup.
- Performing maintenance in multi-unit buildings, particularly to address kitchen grease buildup.
- Temporary fix to a partially collapsing sewer.
Hydro Jetting Service Near Me
Need expert hydro jetting services in Park Ridge, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, or anywhere nearby? Based in Des Plaines, our plumbing shop proudly serves northern Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, including extensive areas throughout Cook County and parts of DuPage County. Whether you’re dealing with stubborn clogs or preventive drain maintenance, call us at 847-518-5338 today to schedule your appointment. Estimates are always free! For more details on how hydro jetting effectively clears pipes, you can explore this informative page on Wikipedia.
