Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of drain and sewer pipes. Instead of just punching a hole through a clog, it washes away grease, sludge, scale and fine roots from the pipe walls. It's especially useful for restaurants and plazas along Highway 7 with heavy grease loads, and for homes with repeat clogs that snaking can't keep ahead of.
We inspect before jetting to make sure your pipe can handle it, then clean the line thoroughly.
Hydro Jetting Around Markham
Markham has a lot of restaurants, food courts and plazas along Highway 7, Kennedy Road and Woodbine Avenue. Commercial kitchens send large amounts of grease down their drains, and even with grease traps, lines can narrow over time. Hydro jetting is often the best way to keep these lines flowing and avoid disruptive backups during business hours.
In residential homes, jetting is useful when kitchen lines are coated with grease or main lines have scale and sludge buildup. Older homes with cast-iron main lines can benefit, provided the pipe is in good enough condition.
Homes with tree roots in the sewer line may need roots cut first and then jetting to flush out the debris.
Before jetting, we always run a camera inspection. This helps us check pipe condition, identify problem areas and confirm that jetting is the right approach.
For businesses, we can schedule jetting outside of peak hours to reduce disruption.
After jetting, a camera check shows the result, and we can recommend a maintenance schedule if needed.
If jetting isn't suitable for your pipes, we'll explain why and suggest other options.
Condo buildings and multi-unit properties may also benefit from scheduled jetting of shared lines.
Jetting uses only water, with no chemicals, which makes it a good choice for homes on the environmentally conscious side and for businesses that want to avoid harsh cleaners in their lines. The debris is flushed down to the municipal sewer, leaving the pipe clean and ready for normal use as soon as we're finished. It is also a useful step before any lining or repair work, because a clean pipe gives a much clearer picture of its true condition.
Signs You Need Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting may be the right option if:
- Clogs keep returning. If snaking only helps temporarily, buildup on the pipe walls may be the problem.
- Grease-heavy drains. Kitchen lines and commercial drains often need jetting to remove grease.
- Slow main line. Scale and sludge in older sewer lines restrict flow.
- Fine root intrusion. Jetting can flush out root debris after cutting.
- Preparing for a camera inspection. Clean pipes give a clearer view during inspection.
How We Do It
- 1
Inspect the line
We camera-inspect the pipe to check condition and suitability.
- 2
Set pressure and nozzle
We choose nozzle and pressure for your pipe size and material.
- 3
Jet the line
High-pressure water scours pipe walls and flushes debris downstream.
- 4
Verify
We run the camera again or test flow to confirm the line is clean.
- 5
Advise on maintenance
For grease-heavy lines, we suggest a maintenance schedule.
Why Choose Markham Plumbing
Jetting is powerful, so it has to be used carefully. We check pipe condition before we start and choose settings that clean effectively without risking damage.
- Inspection first
- Correct pressure settings
- Residential and commercial
- Maintenance plans available
Hydro Jetting FAQs
Is hydro jetting safe for older pipes?
It can be, but badly deteriorated pipes may not be suitable. That's why we inspect first.
How is jetting different from snaking?
Snaking breaks up clogs. Jetting cleans the full pipe wall, removing buildup that causes repeat clogs.
Do restaurants need regular jetting?
Grease-heavy lines often benefit from scheduled cleaning, depending on usage.
Will hydro jetting remove tree roots?
It can flush out fine roots and debris, but large roots may need cutting first, and damaged pipes may need repair.