Excellence Through Patience & Fortitude
Excellence Through Patience & Fortitude
DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING
CLEAR ANY
CLOG WITH
HIGH-PRESSURE
WATER
When snaking isn't enough, hydro jetting scours your pipes clean from the inside: grease, roots, scale, and all. No chemicals. No damage. Done right the first time.
WARNING SIGNS
YOUR PIPES ARE TELLING YOU SOMETHING
Most drain problems aren't random: they're the result of months or years of buildup. If any of these sound familiar, hydro jetting can fix it for good.
Slow Drains Throughout the House
When multiple fixtures drain slowly at once, the problem is deeper than any individual drain. That's a main line issue requiring serious pressure.
Recurring Clogs
If snaking gets you a few weeks of relief before the clog comes back, grease or scale has built up on pipe walls that a snake can't fully clear.
Tree Root Intrusion
Roots follow water. Once they find a joint or crack in your sewer line, they'll keep growing until the pipe is blocked — hydro jetting cuts them out.
Grease Buildup in Kitchen Lines
Cooking grease coats pipe walls over time. Hot water and dish soap move it along temporarily, but eventually the buildup wins. Jetting removes it all.
Restaurant or Commercial Property
Commercial kitchens, laundromats, and multi-unit buildings produce far more waste than a residential home. Scheduled jetting prevents costly shutdowns.
Older Pipes with Scale or Mineral Deposits
Hard water leaves calcium and mineral deposits that narrow your pipes over years. Jetting strips them away without harsh chemicals or pipe replacement.
THE PROCESS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ARRIVE
We never jet blind. Every hydro jetting job starts with a proper inspection so we know exactly what we're dealing with before any pressure hits your pipes.
Camera Inspection
We run a flexible camera through your drain or sewer line and show you exactly what's there — grease, roots, scale, or a broken section. No guessing.
Pressure Setup
We select the right nozzle and set the water pressure for your pipe material and the type of blockage. Residential lines, sewer mains, and commercial pipes each need a different approach.
High-Pressure Jet
Water blasts through at up to 4,000 PSI, cutting through blockages and flushing everything downstream. The rear-facing jets also propel the nozzle forward through the pipe automatically.
Final Verification
We run the camera through a second time to confirm the pipe is clear and undamaged. You see the before and after yourself before we pack up.
WHY HYDRO JETTING
MORE THAN JUST CLEARING A CLOG
A drain snake pokes a hole through a blockage. Hydro jetting removes the blockage entirely and cleans the pipe walls too.
No Chemicals
Pure water pressure does the work. Nothing toxic goes down your drain or into the water system.
Safe on Sound Pipes
Our technicians assess pipe condition before adjusting pressure. We won't jet pipes that can't handle it — that's what the camera is for.
Longer-Lasting Results
Snaking typically lasts weeks to months. A thorough hydro jet can keep a line clear for years, especially with annual maintenance visits.
Works on Any Blockage Type
Grease, scale, sludge, soft root intrusions, soap build-up — the high-pressure nozzle handles all of them in a single pass.
Residential & Commercial
We service single-family homes, apartment complexes, restaurants, and commercial properties — scaled to the job at hand.
Camera Included
Every hydro jet service includes a before-and-after camera inspection so you can see the results, not just take our word for it.
COMPARISON
HYDRO JETTING VS. DRAIN SNAKING
Both methods have a place in plumbing. Here's how we know which one your situation actually calls for.
| Factor | Hydro Jetting | Drain Snake |
|---|---|---|
| Clears pipe walls (not just the hole) | ✓ Yes — scrubs pipe interior | ✗ No — pokes through only |
| Handles grease & scale buildup | ✓ Fully removes | ✗ Disrupts, doesn't remove |
| Removes soft root growth | ✓ Cuts and flushes | Partially — may miss fine roots |
| Best for severe or recurring clogs | ✓ Primary solution | Temporary fix |
| Best for occasional simple clogs | Effective but not always needed | ✓ Fast and cost-effective |
| Suitable for fragile or old pipes | Requires camera assessment first | ✓ Lower pressure |
| Includes camera inspection | ✓ Included with every job | Not standard |
Stop Treating the Symptom.
Fix the Pipe.
Most drain problems don't fix themselves... they get worse.
Call Tortuga Plumbing and let's clear it properly.