Hydro-Jetting & High-Pressure Drain Flushing

A drain snake punches a hole through a clog. Hydro-jetting removes the clog and everything that caused it. Using water at up to 4,000 psi through a rotating nozzle, PHD Plumbing, Drain & Well Service scours grease, scale, sludge, roots and debris off the full inside wall of the pipe, restoring it to its original diameter. It is the right tool for drains that keep clogging, for restaurant grease lines, and for main sewer lines before a repair or a sale. We serve Alliston, Barrie, Innisfil and all of Simcoe County, 24/7.

Pricing: Diagnosis is free. Our weekday service call is $45. After-hours and weekend calls are billed at a higher rate, and we tell you the price before we start any work.

When hydro-jetting is the right fix

• Drains that clog again a few weeks after being snaked
• Slow drains in more than one fixture, or a basement floor drain that backs up
• Grease-heavy kitchen lines in homes and restaurants
• Main sewer lines with root intrusion, scale or years of build-up
• Before a camera inspection, so the camera can see the pipe wall clearly
• As scheduled preventive maintenance for commercial kitchens, plazas and multi-unit buildings

What hydro-jetting removes

• Grease, fat and oil that has hardened on the pipe wall
• Soap scum, hair and biofilm
• Sludge, silt and organic waste
• Mineral scale and sediment in older galvanized and cast-iron lines
• Tree roots, when the pipe is structurally sound
• Food debris, wipes and other foreign objects

Hydro-jetting versus snaking

A cable auger is the right tool for a simple blockage close to the fixture: it is quick and inexpensive. It does not clean the pipe, though, and in a greasy or scaled line the clog reforms within weeks. Hydro-jetting takes longer and costs more per visit, but it resets the pipe to clean and usually ends the cycle of repeat calls. We will tell you which one your line needs after we look at it, and we will not sell jetting when a snake will do.

How the service works

1. We inspect the line, usually with a sewer camera, to confirm the pipe can safely take pressure and to see what we are removing.
2. The jetter hose enters through a cleanout or access point. No digging and no chemicals.
3. The nozzle pulls itself through the line, cutting forward and flushing debris back to the access point.
4. We re-inspect with the camera and show you the clean pipe wall.
5. You get a written report and, if the camera found damage, a price for repair or replacement.

Residential and commercial jetting

We jet everything from a 1.5-inch kitchen line to a 6-inch commercial main. Restaurants, food-service kitchens, plazas, offices and multi-unit buildings can be put on a quarterly or semi-annual schedule so grease lines never reach the point of backing up during service. Ask about a commercial maintenance plan.

Why homeowners and businesses choose PHD Plumbing

• Licensed plumbers, in business since 2000, family-owned and operated in Alliston.
• A fleet of eight fully stocked trucks, so most repairs are finished on the first visit.
• 24/7 emergency service across Simcoe County, with offices in Alliston, Barrie and Innisfil.
• Rated 5.0 stars across more than 400 customer reviews. Read our reviews.

We run commercial-grade jetting equipment and sewer cameras on the same truck, and the plumber who jets the line is licensed to repair it if the camera finds a problem.

Maintenance program and 10-year warranty

Members get an annual camera check of the main sewer line as part of the maintenance program, and any pipe work we do carries the 10-year major-parts warranty. Ask your technician or call 249-800-5020 to enrol.

Hydro-jetting FAQs

Is hydro-jetting safe for old pipes?

Yes, when the pipe is inspected first. We run the camera before jetting and adjust pressure for clay, cast iron and Orangeburg lines. A pipe that is already collapsed needs repair, not jetting, and we will tell you so.

How long does it take?

Most residential lines take one to two hours including the camera inspection. Commercial grease lines vary with length and build-up.

How often should a restaurant jet its lines?

Every three to six months for grease lines, depending on volume. A schedule costs far less than one backup during dinner service.

Does jetting remove tree roots?

It cuts and flushes roots out of the line. Roots grow back through the same joint, so we usually pair jetting with a camera inspection and, if needed, a spot repair or liner at the entry point.

Do you still offer HydroScrub jetting?

Yes. HydroScrub is the same high-pressure jetting service described on this page; we have combined the two pages so the information is in one place.

We serve Alliston, Barrie, Innisfil, Tottenham, Beeton, Bradford, Angus, Cookstown, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Shelburne and the surrounding Simcoe County communities.

Book hydro-jetting

Call 249-800-5020, or book an appointment online and we will confirm your time by phone. Offices in Alliston (245 Yonge Street), Barrie (49 High Street) and Innisfil (1070 Innisfil Beach Road).

Related services: Drain Cleaning · Camera Inspection · Drain Repair · Emergency Drain Back Up · Commercial Plumber