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DRAIN JETTING

Drain jetting for branch lines, interior drain systems, and residue-heavy drain runs that need a more complete cleaning pass.

What you are seeing

Drain Jetting

The drain gets cleared and works fine for a few weeks. Then it slows down again. Then it stops. Same line, same spot, same problem - because the cable opened a hole through the middle of the buildup but left the walls coated.

Drain jetting strips the residue off the pipe walls so the full diameter of the drain line is open - not just a narrow tunnel through the center of the grease or sludge.

Who this is for

When Standard Clearing Stops Lasting

Homeowners and property managers with a single drain line - kitchen, laundry, bathroom, or utility branch - where the clog keeps coming back because the buildup is too heavy for cable clearing to hold.

Drain jetting is for the specific branch line that keeps failing. It is a deeper cleaning for that drain run, not a whole-sewer service.

What you walk away with

A Clean Pipe Wall, Not Just An Open Channel

The drain line gets jetted to its full diameter. The camera confirms the walls are clean - not just that water is passing through - so you know the clearing will actually last this time.

If the camera shows damage or a structural issue behind the buildup, you hear about it on site before any further work is recommended.

Problem

When Drain Jetting Starts To Make Sense

Standard drain clearing works by pushing a cable through the blockage. That opens a path and gets water moving again. But if the pipe walls are coated with grease, soap residue, sludge, or mineral scale, the cable does not touch that coating - it only breaks through the center. The walls stay coated, the opening narrows again with every use, and the same drain clogs in the same spot weeks later. That repeat-failure cycle is what drain jetting is built to break.

Drain jetting sits within the broader hydro jetting service family, focused specifically on individual branch lines and interior drain runs where residue on the pipe walls is causing repeat clogs.

  • Why some drain lines keep clogging after standard clearing and when drain jetting is the fix
  • What the jetting process does differently than cabling and why it lasts longer
  • What to expect during the visit and what determines whether the line needs further work

The goal is to clean the pipe wall - not just the blockage point - so the drain stays open at full diameter instead of re-narrowing within weeks.

Solution

Why Drain Jetting Often Fits

A cable clears the blockage. A jetting head cleans the pipe. The difference matters when the problem is not a one-time clog but a wall coating that keeps rebuilding itself. Grease, soap scum, mineral deposits, and sludge accumulate on the inside of drain pipes over months and years of daily use. Each layer narrows the pipe a little more until the drain fails. Cable clearing punches through that narrowed section, but the coating stays - and the narrowing starts again immediately.

Drain jetting sends a high-pressure nozzle through the line that fires water backward against the pipe walls as it travels. At 3,850 PSI, it strips the coating off and flushes the debris downstream. The pipe opens back to its full diameter, and the camera confirms the result before we leave.

Fit and situation bullets

  • The drain has been cleared more than once and the clog keeps returning in the same spot - usually within weeks or a few months.
  • The drain is slow even after the last clearing because the cable opened a path but left the wall coating behind.
  • One specific branch line - kitchen, laundry, bathroom, or utility - is the repeat offender, not the whole system.

Problem bullets

  • A drain line keeps clogging in the same spot after every cable clearing.
  • The drain works for a few weeks after cleaning and then slows down again.
  • The line is slow even right after clearing because the walls are still coated.
  • Grease, soap buildup, or mineral scale is visible or suspected inside the pipe.

Customer Feedback

Google Reviews From Local Drain And Sewer Service Calls

5.0 on Google · 22 reviews

See what customers say after drain jetting — from the results on stubborn clogs and buildup to the honest assessment of whether the line is cleared for good or needs a maintenance schedule.

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Isaiah Medina II

These guys are great! I run a plumbing company but don’t do drains. I often sub contract them to service my customers sewer lines. They don’t only make me happy, but they keep my customers happy and that’s what matters to me most. Thanks guys!

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Justine James

Amazing experience! They are knowledgeable, kind, courteous and very thorough. Our clogged kitchen pipe was a bit of a challenge but they kept going and did everything they could to get it unclogged and they did it! They were very upfront with what caused the clog, gave us video recording of our pipes so we can see exactly what was done, double checked to make sure the pipes were clean and free of clogs and gave us steps on how to maintain the pipes moving forward. Highly recommend!!

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ColoTexMex

This company is Awesome!!! Highly recommend that you call them for your drain cleaning and power washing needs! A++ in service, cost, and quality of work. Alex and Jacob completed drain work, patio cleaning, and filled in cracks in cement. The patio looks brand new! Thank you Alex and Jacob!!!

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Hope G

Alex was very good to work with. They were professional and punctual, working around my schedule. They were able to show me exactly before and after, even showing footage inside my pipes, which I have never seen before. I would recommend them.

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Anthony Medina

Awesome experience! AJ was super professional and got us back in service. They offered us a few solutions and cleared our clogged sewer line for an excellent price

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Negs

Very professional and arrived fast. Would recommend to everyone. If I could give them 10 stars I would!

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Izabell Walker Gonzales

Very pleased by my wonderful experience with this company and their service. They were very efficient and fast with their time. I appreciate their professionalism and commitment to the work they did for me!

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Why Mountain West

What We Bring To The Job

3,850 PSI jetting capability

Clears lines 2 to 12 inches in diameter at 3,850 PSI and 8 GPM with 300 feet of reach. Enough pressure to strip grease and scale off the pipe walls of any standard residential or commercial branch line.

Camera rated to 200 feet

Scopes up to 200 feet of pipe with live footage review so you see the wall condition before and after jetting - not a verbal estimate of how clean the line is.

Jetting and camera on every call

Hydro jetting equipment deploys on every service call. No scheduling a second trip for jetting after a camera visit or vice versa.

20+ years combined field experience

Not a new crew experimenting with your drain line.

Licensed and insured

Licensed for sewer, drain, and drainage system work .

How Drain Jetting Works On Site

Drain jetting visits focus on one thing - cleaning the specific branch line that keeps failing, wall to wall.

  • Identify the failing drain line and confirm the repeat-clog pattern. Check the access point, pipe size, and any prior cleaning or camera history to set up the jetting approach.
  • Jet the branch line at 3,850 PSI. The nozzle strips grease, sludge, soap residue, or mineral scale off the pipe walls as it travels through the line - restoring the full pipe diameter, not just opening a channel.
  • Camera the line after jetting to confirm the walls are clean and the full diameter is restored. If the camera reveals pipe damage, root entry, or a structural issue that was hidden under the buildup, explain what comes next and what it involves.

You leave the visit with a drain line cleaned to full diameter, camera footage confirming the result, and a clear answer on whether the line will hold or needs further attention.

If The Drain Line Needs More Than Jetting

Jetting cleans the pipe wall. But if the camera shows a reason the buildup keeps forming - root entry, a pipe offset, a belly holding water, or structural damage - the next step moves past cleaning. These services cover what comes after jetting reveals a deeper problem.

Evidence

  1. 1

    When the camera shows roots entering through a cracked joint or pipe break, jetting removes the growth but the entry point stays open. The roots will return unless the pipe is repaired at that location.

  2. 2

    When the pipe has a belly, sag, or low spot that holds water and debris, residue collects there no matter how clean the walls are upstream and downstream. That is a structural issue, not a cleaning issue.

  3. 3

    When the jetting reveals the branch line connects to a larger main run that also needs cleaning, the scope moves from drain jetting into main line hydro jetting or sewer hydro jetting.

What Usually Changes Price And Timing

Scope and timing

  • Whether the jetting is focused on one branch line or the findings expand into additional lines or a main run
  • How heavy the wall coating is - recent soft buildup versus years of hardened grease or mineral scale
  • Whether the post-jetting camera inspection reveals structural issues that change the recommendation
  • How quickly the failing drain line can be accessed - open cleanout versus undersink or fixture access
  • How much buildup needs to be stripped from the pipe walls and how far the jetting head needs to travel
  • Whether the camera findings call for same-visit discussion about follow-up work

Cost

  • Length of the drain line that needs jetting and the pipe size
  • Severity of the wall coating - light grease versus heavy hardened residue
  • Whether the visit stays with drain jetting on one line or the scope expands

Support

A Few Helpful Details Before The Visit

Share these when you call

  1. Which drain keeps clogging, how often it has been cleared, and how long each clearing lasts before the problem returns.
  2. What you think is in the line - grease, soap residue, food buildup, mineral scale - or whether you are not sure.
  3. Whether any prior camera work has been done on the line and what was found.
  4. Whether the property is residential or commercial and where the nearest cleanout or access point is.

Quick Answers About Drain Jetting

These are the quick answers most people want before they call, book, or decide on the next step.

What does drain jetting usually solve?

Drain jetting solves repeat drain clogs caused by grease, sludge, soap residue, or mineral scale coating the pipe walls. It strips the buildup off the walls - not just punches through the center - so the drain stays open at full diameter for branch lines, interior drain systems, and residue-heavy drain runs that need a more complete cleaning pass.

Who benefits most from drain jetting?

Homeowners and property managers with a specific drain line that keeps clogging after standard cable clearing - usually a kitchen, laundry, bathroom, or utility branch where wall coating is causing the repeat failure.

How does a drain jetting service work?

The technician identifies the failing branch line, jets it at 3,850 PSI to strip the pipe walls clean, and cameras the line afterward to confirm full-diameter cleaning and check for hidden damage behind the buildup.

What should I know before booking drain jetting?

Know which drain keeps clogging, how many times it has been cleared, and how long each fix lasts. If prior camera work has been done on the line, mention what was found. That history helps determine whether jetting is the right first step or the line needs inspection first.

Frequently Asked Questions About Drain Jetting