Hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water hose with a specialized nozzle to scour the inside of a drain or sewer pipe. A standard drain snake punches a hole through a clog. Jetting cleans the pipe wall, washing out grease, soap buildup, sludge, mineral scale, and small roots so the line is closer to its full width.
It is most useful for clogs that keep coming back: kitchen lines coated with grease, main lines with recurring root intrusion, and commercial kitchens or multi-unit buildings that see heavy use. If you have had the same line snaked more than once in a year, jetting is worth asking about.
Haygood Plumbing connects you with an independent plumber in San Diego, CA who offers hydro jetting. The plumber who takes your job will usually want to know the condition of the pipe before jetting, since high pressure is not right for every line. Badly cracked, collapsed, or very fragile pipe can be damaged further. For that reason, many plumbers run a camera through the line first, then jet it, and sometimes run the camera again to show the result.
Jetting needs access to the line, usually through a cleanout outside the home or in a basement. If you know where your cleanout is, mention it when you call. If there is no cleanout, the plumber may need to access the line through a toilet or roof vent, or recommend installing one.
Ask how the plumber prices jetting, whether a camera inspection is included or separate, and how often they would suggest maintenance jetting for your line in San Diego, CA.