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Hydro Jetting in Broomfield CO

When standard drain cleaning falls short, hydro jetting delivers the deep clean your pipes need. The Drain Cleaning Company uses high-pressure water to scour away grease, mineral buildup, tree roots, and stubborn blockages that other methods leave behind.

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Hydro Jetting Services in Broomfield

In Broomfield, persistent drain problems often stem from buildup that coats pipe walls over time. Grease accumulation from kitchen drains, mineral deposits from hard water, soap residue in bathroom lines, and tree roots infiltrating sewer laterals all require more than surface-level cleaning. The Drain Cleaning Company provides hydro jetting services that completely remove these obstructions and restore your pipes to near-original condition.

Our hydro jetting service addresses both residential and commercial drain systems. We handle recurring kitchen blockages, slow-moving main lines, restaurant grease traps, and sewer laterals affected by root intrusion. This method works for properties throughout Broomfield, from older homes with decades of buildup to commercial facilities dealing with heavy-use drainage systems.

What Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that uses high-pressure water streams to remove blockages and buildup from pipes. Water pressurized between 3,000 and 4,000 PSI flows through a specialized hose with directional nozzles, scouring pipe walls clean while flushing debris downstream. Unlike cable cleaning that pokes holes through clogs, hydro jetting cleans the entire pipe interior, removing grease, mineral deposits, tree roots, and accumulated residue. This thorough cleaning method is used for both clearing severe blockages and maintaining drain systems to prevent future problems.

We Inspect Your Pipes Before Applying Pressure

Hydro jetting uses water pressure between 3,000 and 4,000 PSI - powerful enough to cut through tree roots and scour away years of accumulated debris. Before running this equipment, we need to confirm your pipes can handle the process safely.

We start with a camera inspection to assess pipe condition and locate the blockage. This step identifies any cracks, deterioration, or weak points that might not withstand high-pressure water. Older clay pipes, corroded cast iron, and Orangeburg pipe sometimes require gentler clearing methods. For Broomfield properties with modern PVC or newer copper plumbing, hydro jetting clears lines thoroughly without causing damage.

High-Pressure Water Clears What Cables Cannot Reach

Traditional drain cables punch holes through blockages but leave residue clinging to pipe walls. That leftover buildup catches new debris, and the drain slows down again within weeks or months. Hydro jetting solves this by cleaning the entire interior surface of the pipe.

We insert a specialized hose with a directional nozzle into your drain line. The nozzle shoots water forward to break through obstructions while rear-facing jets spray at 360 degrees, scrubbing pipe walls clean as the hose moves through the system. This removes grease layers, mineral scale, soap scum, and even small root intrusions. Properties in areas like Broadlands and Anthem often see dramatic improvement after hydro jetting clears lines that cable cleaning barely helped.

We Match Water Pressure to Your Specific Situation

Not every drain system gets the same treatment. A grease-clogged restaurant line needs different pressure than a residential bathroom drain with soap buildup. We adjust water pressure and select nozzle types based on what we find during inspection.

For heavy root intrusions or hardened mineral deposits, we use higher pressure settings to fracture the obstruction. For routine maintenance cleaning or newer pipes, lower pressure effectively removes buildup without stressing the system. This calibrated approach protects your Broomfield property while delivering the thorough cleaning that makes hydro jetting worthwhile.

Complete Cleaning Reduces Future Service Calls

The main advantage of hydro jetting over cable cleaning is longevity. When you remove all the buildup instead of just poking through it, drains stay clear longer. Most Broomfield residential customers go years between hydro jetting services, while cable cleaning often needs repeating every few months.

Commercial properties with heavy drainage demands benefit from scheduled hydro jetting as preventive maintenance. Restaurant kitchens, salons, medical facilities, and multi-family properties see fewer emergency backups when they clean lines before problems develop. We recommend hydro jetting every 18 to 24 months for commercial properties and every few years for residential systems, depending on usage patterns and what goes down your drains.

Ready to clear your lines? Call (720) 948-4175 to schedule hydro jetting service.

FAQs About Hydro Jetting in Broomfield

Hydro jetting works by using high-pressure water streams to clean pipes from the inside. A technician inserts a specialized hose with a multi-directional nozzle into your drain line, typically through a cleanout access point. Water pressurized between 3,000 and 4,000 PSI shoots forward to break through blockages while rear-facing jets spray at 360 degrees to scour pipe walls. The force of the water fractures and dislodges buildup, and gravity carries the debris downstream and out of your system. Before starting, we conduct a camera inspection to locate the blockage and verify your pipes can handle the pressure safely.
Hydro jetting is more thorough than snaking for most drain problems. Snaking punches a hole through blockages and can pull out some debris, but it leaves residue coating the pipe walls. This leftover buildup catches new material, causing the drain to clog again relatively quickly. Hydro jetting removes buildup from the entire pipe interior, not just the center channel, which means drains stay clear much longer. For simple, isolated clogs near the drain opening, snaking works fine and costs less. For recurring problems, heavy buildup, grease accumulation, or root intrusions, hydro jetting delivers longer-lasting results.
Hydro jetting can damage pipes that are already compromised, which is why inspection comes first. Older clay pipes, severely corroded cast iron, and Orangeburg pipe may crack under high pressure. Modern PVC, ABS, and copper piping in good condition handle hydro jetting safely - these materials are rated well above the 4,000 PSI we use for cleaning. We run a camera inspection before hydro jetting to check pipe condition and identify any weak spots. If your pipes show signs of damage or deterioration, we recommend alternative cleaning methods or repairs before attempting hydro jetting.
The cost of hydro jetting depends on the severity of the blockage, accessibility of your drain line, and whether additional services like camera inspection are needed. Clearing a main sewer line typically costs more than cleaning a single fixture drain. The length of pipe requiring treatment and the type of buildup also affect pricing. Hydro jetting costs more upfront than cable cleaning, but the longer-lasting results mean fewer service calls over time. Contact us with details about your drain problem for a clearer estimate based on your specific situation.
Hydro jetting effectively removes tree roots from drain lines. The high-pressure water cuts through root masses and flushes them out of the pipe. Unlike cable cutting, which only creates a hole through the roots and leaves material clinging to pipe walls, hydro jetting removes roots more completely from the line. However, hydro jetting does not prevent roots from growing back into pipes through existing cracks or joint separations. If roots return frequently, you likely have damage in the line that needs repair. We can identify these problem areas during camera inspection and recommend permanent solutions.
How often you need hydro jetting depends on what goes down your drains and how heavily your system gets used. Most residential properties benefit from hydro jetting every few years or when recurring slow drains indicate buildup is forming. Commercial kitchens, salons, and facilities with heavy drainage demands typically need hydro jetting every 18 to 24 months as preventive maintenance. Properties with tree roots in sewer lines may need more frequent service. If you experience repeated clogs even after standard drain cleaning, that suggests hydro jetting would help clear accumulated residue.