Hydro jetting is the right choice when a drain keeps clogging after cabling, when a kitchen line is coated in grease, or before a pipe lining project. We camera the line first to make sure the pipe can take the pressure.
Signs you need hydro jetting
- The same drain clogging every few months
- A kitchen main lined with grease
- Old cast iron drains with heavy scale
- Roots that grow back soon after cutting
- Preparing a sewer line for a camera or lining
How we handle it
- Camera firstWe check the line condition so jetting is only used on pipe that can handle it.
- Choose the nozzleNozzles for grease, roots or scale, and pressure set for the pipe material and size.
- Jet the full runThe jetter works from the cleanout to the main, flushing debris all the way out.
- Camera afterA second look confirms the pipe is clean and shows any damage hidden under the buildup.
What hydro jetting usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Hydro jetting, kitchen or branch line | $365 to $695 |
| Hydro jetting, main sewer line | $495 to $985 |
| Before and after camera footage | $145 to $245 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
There is nothing for a homeowner to do with a jetter, but you can help by noting how often the drain clogs and what the clogs look like when they clear. That history tells us whether grease, scale or roots are the main problem.
What we see in Upstate homes
Restaurants on Main Street and around the West End rely on jetting for grease lines, and the same equipment helps homes with long kitchen runs to the street. Older cast iron drains in houses from the 1950s and 1960s across Greenville County tend to build heavy scale that jetting removes much better than a cable.
Keeping it from coming back
After jetting, the line is as clean as it will be. Keeping grease out of the kitchen sink and treating root problems at the source keeps it that way much longer.
Questions about hydro jetting
Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes?
On sound pipe, yes. On cracked or badly corroded pipe it can make damage worse, which is why we camera the line first.
How often should a kitchen line be jetted?
Homes rarely need it more than once every few years. Restaurants and heavy-use kitchens may need it on a regular schedule.
Does jetting remove tree roots?
It cuts and flushes roots, but they can return through cracked joints. A camera shows whether a lining or repair is the lasting fix.
Areas we cover for hydro jetting
Plumbcraft sends hydro jetting crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.