What is Hydro Jetting?

Hydrojet plumbing technology is now commonly used to remove stubborn blockages from your pipes and clear your drains. If you are dealing with recurring drain issues, slow draining sinks or unpleasant sewage odours, hydro jetting could be the solution. This article explains everything you need to know about this powerful drain cleaning technology.

What is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is a professional plumbing method that uses highly pressurised water — typically at 3,000 to 4,000 PSI (pounds per square inch) — to clean the interior walls of pipes. A specialised nozzle attached to a high-pressure hose blasts water in all directions simultaneously, breaking up blockages and flushing away debris, grease, scale and tree roots.

How Does Hydro Jetting Work?

1. Inspection: The plumber first performs a CCTV camera inspection to assess the pipe condition and locate blockages
2. Setup: The hydro jetter machine is connected to a water supply and the hose is inserted into the drain
3. Jetting: High-pressure water blasts through the nozzle, breaking up blockages and cleaning the pipe walls
4. Flushing: Debris is flushed downstream and removed from the system
5. Final inspection: A post-jetting camera inspection confirms the pipes are clear

Benefits of Hydro Jetting

• Thorough cleaning: Removes all types of buildup including grease, scale, sand and tree roots
• Long-lasting results: Cleans pipes thoroughly rather than just poking a hole through the blockage
• Environmentally friendly: Uses only water — no chemicals or solvents
• Safe for most pipes: Appropriate pressure is selected based on pipe material and age
• Prevents future blockages: Smooth pipe walls are less likely to accumulate debris
• Works on all blockage types: Effective against grease, scale, tree roots and other obstructions

When Should You Use Hydro Jetting in UAE?

• Recurring drain blockages that keep coming back
• Severe grease buildup in restaurant or commercial kitchen drains
• Tree root intrusion in outdoor sewer lines
• Mineral scale buildup in older pipes
• Pre-purchase property inspection of drain systems
• After sewage overflow to thoroughly clean and sanitise pipes

Hydro Jetting vs Traditional Drain Snaking

Feature	Hydro Jetting	Traditional Snaking
Blockage removal	Complete removal	Punches through only
Pipe wall cleaning	Full interior clean	None
Tree roots	Cuts and removes	Limited effectiveness
Grease buildup	Fully removes	Leaves residue
Cost	Higher	Lower
Results duration	Long-lasting	Shorter-lasting

Is Hydro Jetting Safe for All Pipes?

Hydro jetting is safe for most modern pipe materials including PVC, CPVC, copper and cast iron. Very old clay pipes or pipes with existing cracks may be at risk from high pressure. That is why a CCTV inspection is always recommended before jetting. Our professional plumbers always assess pipe condition before proceeding with hydro jetting.