On Your Mark, Jet Set, Go!
Are your drains slower than rush hour traffic on I-65? Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s hydro jetting service can do more than plungers and chemicals. We can work harder than snakes and augers.
With our team of local plumbers in Birmingham, AL, we can tackle the biggest of drain problems with our hydro jetting service.
What is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting is a form of drain cleaning that is more advanced than things like chemicals and snakes. This method uses a high-pressure stream water spray to blast away clogs and debris from your pipes.
This is a safer option for homeowners before having to excavate and start replacing pipes, and it worse more effectively than at-home measures.
Hydro Jetting vs. Other Drain Cleaning
Why hydro jetting in Birmingham, AL?
Plungers: Plungers work at the top end of a pipe, where the drain or toilet is. They can help with small, one off issues related to that area of your plumbing, but not for anything deeper or larger.
Chemicals: We advise against pouring store-bought chemical cleaners down your drains. They might seem ‘safe’ but the chemicals can corrode your pipes over time and they not equipped to move more common forms of clogs like mineral build up, hair, and stubborn tree roots.
With hydro jetting, you can remove build up that other things can’t. This is a safe and effective service for things like leech fields for those on septic, too.
Here’s how we do it at Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing:
- Inspection Time: Our highly trained plumbers perform a visual imaging inspection, inserting a camera into the sewer pipe to pinpoint the clog’s location and severity.
- Cleanout Choice: We choose the appropriate cleanout – a built-in drain access point – to insert the hydro jetting nozzle and hose.
- Nozzle Know-How: Based on the inspection, we select the appropriate nozzle. Some nozzles spray water in one direction to propel the hose deeper, while others spray backward to focus the cleaning power on the blockage.
- Cleared for Takeoff: The plumber activates the machine, and the high-pressure water jets roar into action breaking up the clog, pushing the debris out of the drain.
Hydro Jet Is a Sure Bet
Keeping your home’s sewer and drain lines clear is crucial to preventing hazardous waste backups or costly damage. So how do you know when it’s time to call our licensed plumbers in Birmingham, AL? Your plumbing system will show signs that things are slowing down and in need of hydro jetting services. Call us if you notice the following:
- Slow Drains: Any clog will cause a drain to underperform. Left uncorrected, the situation will only get worse.
- Noisy Pipes: Obstructions in your pipes can cause water and sewage to gurgle or hiss as it works its way around the blockage.
- Frequent Clogs: Chronic clogging indicates a larger blockage downstream, closer to the main line.
- Foul Odors: Sewer gases entering your home due to pressure buildup from an obstruction can cause unpleasant smells.
- Lush Lawn Patches: Extra-green patches of grass might mean tree roots have broken through the line, freeing nutrient-rich sewage to escape and nurture your yard.
- Backups: Water or sewage flowing coming the wrong way back into sinks, tubs, and fixtures requires immediate attention.
Join the Jet Set
Hydro jetting provides a thorough cleaning that removes all debris and buildup from the pipes, extending their lifespan and preventing future clogs. Don’t waste time with other methods that don’t quite make the cut. Call our uniformed plumbers for a quick, safe assessment and a hydro jetting appointment.
Hydro Jetting FAQs
Can I use hydro jetting regularly?
Yes, this is an excellent preventative measure that homeowners can use as part of annual Plumbing maintenance to help clear out pipes especially if you have an older Plumbing Network that you know has regular problems.
How much does hydro jetting Birmingham, AL cost?
We will let you know what the cost is based on our initial assessment. Costs can go up if, for example, we are hydro jetting your leach field and need to dig up the distribution box but if your distribution box is dug up ahead of time that can save you money. Our local plumbers in Birmingham will break down the expected costs before we get started with no hidden fees.
How long does hydro jetting take?
We generally only take a few hours and can complete the appointment on the same day but this is based on whether we have to do other services before or after the hydro jetting. When we provide the cost estimate will also break down what you can expect in terms of time.
Can I do hydro jetting myself?
We strongly advise against trying to do this yourself. There are pressure washer hoses that in theory can be attached to your water system and our plumbers will use your main water source outside, but we have professional grade equipment that uses water pressure at 3,000-4,000 PSI. Our licensed plumbers use specialized nozzles tailored to your pipes’ diameter to safely get rid of grease, soap scum, mineral buildup, hair, and even stubborn tree roots. We also use secondary hoses in some cases to pull the water and subsequent build up back out of your lines. This takes multiple trained professionals.
Do I have to be home for hydro jetting?
We will always try to make an appointment time that works for you. The process is normally completed within the span of a few hours and depending on where we are working you may or may not necessarily need to be home. Our local plumbers will conduct their initial assessment and keep you posted as to what works with your schedule and your needs.
What if Birmingham, AL hydro jetting isn’t enough for my plumbing?
If we do your hydro jetting but there are still other issues, the problem might be more substantial than clogs and could include things like subsequent damage or misaligned pipes from broken tree roots.
For example: While the hydro jetting might have flushed away the tree roots that had invaded your pipes, the process of tree roots moving into your pipes could have caused other damage. We will always go over your options after the fact and let you know what services may or may not be required.