Sewer Line Hydro Jetting in Fort Worth

Sewer Line Hydro Jetting: what property owners should know

A sewer line carries wastewater away from a building. When the line becomes restricted, multiple fixtures may drain slowly, toilets may gurgle, or wastewater may back up at a low point. Grease, sludge, scale, foreign objects and root intrusion can all contribute to sewer line problems.

How hydro jetting may help

Hydro jetting sends controlled high-pressure water through an accessible pipe to loosen and flush suitable deposits. For some sound sewer lines, this can clean more of the pipe wall than simply opening a narrow path through a blockage. Whether it is appropriate depends on pipe material, diameter, condition, access and the obstruction itself.

When cleaning may not be enough

A sewer camera inspection can help identify offsets, cracks, root entry, standing water and other defects. Jetting should not be used as a substitute for repairing a collapsed or separated pipe. If the pipe is fragile, the technician may recommend another method.

What information should you provide?

If several fixtures are affected, mention that when requesting help. It may indicate that the issue is in a shared branch or the main sewer line rather than at one individual fixture.

• Which fixture or section of the property is affected?
• How long has the problem been happening?
• Has the line been cleared or inspected before?
• Are multiple fixtures affected, or just one?

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