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Drain jetting · Sydney
High pressure water jetting Sydney
High pressure water jetting clears blocked sewer and stormwater drains by cutting through roots, fats and debris, then scouring build-up from the pipe walls.
Jetting restores flow, but it does not repair damaged pipework. Where the blockage points to a broken, displaced or root-affected drain, CCTV inspection should follow.
What jetting clears
Roots, fats, debris and pipe-wall build-up
Jetting is used when a drain needs more than a small opening through the blockage. It cleans the line so the remaining pipe condition can be properly assessed.
- Tree roots entering through joints or cracks
- Fats, oils and grease coating the pipe wall
- Silt, sludge, sediment and loose debris
- Recurring sewer or stormwater blockages after basic clearing
- Commercial kitchen and grease-affected drainage lines
- Drain preparation before CCTV assessment or repair planning
Choosing the method
Jetting versus a mechanical drain machine
High pressure water jetting
Jetting is used when the drain needs a more thorough clean, such as root intrusion, fat build-up, heavy debris or recurring blockages in sewer and stormwater lines.
CCTV after clearing
If the blockage is recurring, root-affected or likely to involve pipe damage, CCTV inspection should follow so the condition of the pipe can be checked.
CCTV after jetting
Clearing the blockage is not the same as fixing the pipe
Once flow is restored, CCTV inspection can show whether roots entered through a crack, a section has moved, the line has bellied, or the drain only needed cleaning.
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Applications
Residential and commercial drain jetting
- Residential sewer and stormwater drains
- Unit and strata common-property drainage
- Commercial amenities and kitchen drainage
- Grease-affected commercial lines
- Drains that need cleaning before repair assessment
- Blocked lines where the cause needs confirmation after clearing
Related drainage services
Clearing, inspection and repair
Blocked DrainsClearing and diagnosing blocked sewer and stormwater drains.View serviceCCTV Drain InspectionsCamera inspection after clearing to check pipe condition.View servicePipe ReliningNo-dig repair where CCTV shows the pipe is suitable.View serviceDrainageExcavation, replacement and drainage repair when the pipe is damaged.View service
Frequently asked questions
High pressure water jetting questions
What does high pressure water jetting do?
High pressure water jetting clears a blocked drain by cutting through roots, fats and debris and scouring build-up from the pipe walls so the line can flow again.
Is jetting the same as repairing the pipe?
No. Jetting clears and cleans the drain, but it does not repair cracked, collapsed or displaced pipework. If damage is suspected, CCTV inspection is used to check the pipe condition after clearing.
When should CCTV follow jetting?
CCTV should follow when a blockage keeps returning, roots are found, a pipe defect is suspected, relining is being considered, or a client needs the condition of the drain explained clearly.
Can jetting be used for commercial drains?
Yes. Jetting can be used for suitable commercial drainage, including grease-affected kitchen and amenities lines, as part of clearing or planned drainage maintenance.