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Commercial-Grade Equipment  ·  CFC 1433130

Hydro Jetting That Restores Full Pipe Diameter.

Snaking punches a hole through a clog. Jetting scours the entire interior pipe wall back to its original diameter, removing the grease, scale, and roots that make clogs come back. Residential and commercial across Southwest Florida.

Full DiameterNot Just A Channel
CameraInspected First
No ChemicalsWater Only
24/7Emergency Response
Licensed & Insured Pipe Condition Checked First Restaurants & Grease Lines Root Removal Lee · Collier · Charlotte Counties

What Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is a drain and sewer cleaning method that uses controlled high-pressure water through specialized nozzles to scour the entire interior surface of a pipe. Unlike snaking, which clears only a narrow pathway through a blockage, jetting removes grease, sludge, mineral scale, and tree roots from the full pipe wall, restoring original diameter and drainage capacity. United Plumbing provides hydro jetting for residential and commercial properties across Fort Myers and Southwest Florida.

Recurring clogs usually indicate heavy buildup coating the inside of the pipe. Traditional snaking may create a temporary opening, but the grease, sludge, scale, and root intrusion stay attached to the pipe surface, so blockages return and drainage stays restricted.

In Fort Myers, aging cast-iron sewer lines, mineral-heavy water, and grease buildup commonly drive these problems. Licensed plumbers evaluate pipe condition before cleaning to ensure safe, effective results.

The Difference

Snaking vs Hydro Jetting

Drain Snaking

Clears a path

A cable bores through the blockage and pulls out what it catches. Water moves again, which feels like a fix.

  • Opens a channel through the clog
  • Buildup stays on the pipe wall
  • Clog rebuilds from the same spot
  • Limited effect on roots and hard scale

Hydro Jetting

Cleans the pipe

High-pressure water scours the full interior surface, stripping the buildup that the cable left behind.

  • Restores full original pipe diameter
  • Removes grease, sludge, and scale
  • Cuts through tree root intrusion
  • Water only, no chemicals

What Comes Out

What Hydro Jetting Removes

High-pressure water directed through specialized nozzles scours the entire pipe interior, clearing what a cable leaves behind.

Grease buildup from kitchen drain lines Sludge and organic debris Soap residue and mineral scale Tree roots entering sewer pipes Sediment buildup inside drain lines

When To Use It

When Hydro Jetting Is Recommended

Hydro jetting may be recommended when traditional drain cleaning methods cannot fully resolve recurring blockages. Common situations include:

  • Drains that clog repeatedly
  • Sewer camera inspections showing heavy buildup
  • Grease accumulation in restaurant drain systems
  • Cast iron sewer lines with internal scaling
  • Preventive maintenance for commercial plumbing systems
  • Sewer lines preparing for inspection or property sale

When performed correctly, hydro jetting restores pipe interior condition and reduces the risk of future clogs.

Our Hydro Jetting Process


Hydro jetting requires proper equipment and trained technicians to safely clean plumbing pipes without causing damage. United Plumbing follows a structured process:

  • Drain or sewer camera inspection when necessary
  • Pipe condition evaluation
  • Controlled high-pressure jetting using commercial-grade equipment
  • Flow testing after cleaning
  • Post-service inspection when required

This approach ensures the pipe is cleaned thoroughly while protecting pipe integrity.

Why We Check The Pipe First

Jetting is powerful, and that is exactly why pipe condition gets evaluated before the nozzle goes in. A line that is already cracked, badly corroded, or collapsed needs a different conversation, usually repair or replacement. Camera inspection first is what separates a safe jetting job from an expensive surprise.

Why Jetting Outperforms Basic Drain Cleaning


Traditional methods often remove only part of the blockage. Hydro jetting restores the pipe interior by removing buildup from the entire pipe surface. Benefits include:

  • Complete internal pipe cleaning
  • Removal of grease, sludge, and mineral deposits
  • Improved long-term drainage performance
  • Reduced risk of recurring clogs
  • Safer alternative to chemical drain cleaners

Hydro jetting helps restore drain and sewer systems to near-original performance.

Serving Southwest Florida


United Plumbing provides hydro jetting and sewer cleaning throughout Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Captiva, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, North Fort Myers, Golden Gate, Marco Island, Naples, Punta Gorda, Sanibel, and surrounding communities.

How It Works

Inspect, Jet, Verify

1. Call or Book

Reach us 24/7 by phone or the form below. Tell us how often it backs up.

2. Camera The Line

We look inside first to confirm buildup and check the pipe is sound enough to jet.

3. Upfront Quote

You get the full number in writing before any work begins. No surprises.

4. Jet The Pipe

Controlled high-pressure jetting with commercial-grade equipment, nozzle matched to the line.

5. Test & Re-Inspect

Flow testing after cleaning, and a post-service camera pass where it is warranted.

Common Questions

Your Hydro Jetting Questions Answered

Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?

It is safe on pipe that is structurally sound, which is why we evaluate condition before jetting and camera the line when needed. Where a pipe is already cracked, heavily corroded, or collapsing, jetting is not the right answer and we will say so rather than proceed.

How is hydro jetting different from snaking?

A cable clears a path through the blockage. Jetting scours the full interior wall back to original diameter. That is why a snaked line often clogs again in the same place while a jetted line drains properly for far longer.

Will it get rid of tree roots?

Yes. High-pressure water cuts through root intrusion and flushes it out. Worth knowing though: roots got in through a crack or open joint, so a camera inspection afterward tells you whether the pipe itself now needs repair or replacement, or whether periodic jetting will hold it.

Can you jet a restaurant grease line?

Yes, and it is one of the most common commercial uses. Grease coats the pipe wall in a way cables barely touch. Many restaurants put jetting on a preventive maintenance schedule so lines never reach the point of backing up during service.

How often should hydro jetting be done?

It depends on what the line handles. A home line may only need it when problems recur, while a commercial kitchen often benefits from a set interval. After jetting, we will tell you what we saw and recommend a realistic interval rather than a default one.

Does jetting use chemicals?

No. It is water only, under controlled pressure. That makes it a safer option than chemical drain cleaners, which can corrode pipes and are especially hard on the cast iron common in older Fort Myers homes.

Should I jet before buying or selling a property?

A camera inspection is the useful step before a sale, since it documents the line's actual condition. Jetting is worth doing where the inspection shows heavy buildup, both to restore flow and to let the camera see the pipe wall clearly.

Line Backing Up Right Now?

Sewer backup or a drain that will not clear. Our 24/7 emergency team answers around the clock across Fort Myers and Southwest Florida.

Call (239) 496-5477

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Clean Pipe, Not Just Clear.

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Everything United Plumbing Does

United Plumbing provides residential and commercial plumbing across Fort Myers and Southwest Florida, including emergency repairs, drain cleaning, water heater service, sewer line repair, and full plumbing system upgrades. Licensed and insured since 1980 under Florida license CFC 1433130.

Headquarters

3560 Teeside Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33916

License

Florida CFC 1433130 · Licensed & Insured

Counties Served

Lee · Collier · Charlotte