When it comes to clearing stubborn blockages and thoroughly cleaning your drains, high-pressure water jetting is the gold standard. It's the method professional drainage engineers turn to when they need guaranteed results and it's what we use every day across Bournemouth to restore drains to perfect working order.
At Plumbers 365, our drain jetting service combines powerful equipment with experienced operators who know exactly how to clear your drains without causing damage. Whether you're dealing with years of grease build-up, root intrusion, or a blockage that won't shift with conventional methods, our jetting service gets your drains flowing freely again.
Drain jetting (also called high-pressure water jetting or hydro jetting) uses concentrated streams of high-pressure water to blast through blockages and clean pipe walls.
Here's how it works:
We insert a specialised jetting hose into your drain through an access point. This hose is connected to our professional jetting equipment which pressurizes water up to 3000 PSI (pounds per square inch). The jetting nozzle at the end of the hose has multiple jets pointing in different directions.
As water blasts out at high pressure:
The water carries all debris away down the drain, leaving your pipes clean and free-flowing. It's incredibly effective, environmentally friendly (just water, no harsh chemicals), and works on even the most stubborn blockages.
While mechanical rodding can push through blockages, it often leaves residue on pipe walls. Drain jetting doesn't just clear the blockage, it cleans the entire pipe surface, removing grease, scale, and debris that could cause future blockages.
Some blockages like solidified grease, compacted debris, or heavy root intrusion simply won't budge with conventional methods. High-pressure water jetting can clear these effectively.
Regular drain jetting prevents blockages from forming. For commercial kitchens, restaurants, or homes that have experienced repeated blockages, scheduled jetting keeps drains flowing and prevents emergencies.
No harsh chemicals that damage pipes or harm the environment. Just water under pressure doing the work.
When performed by trained professionals with the right equipment, drain jetting is safe for virtually all pipe materials and won't cause damage like amateur attempts might.
The jetting hose can navigate bends, junctions, and long pipe runs that are difficult to clear with other methods.
Recurring Blockages
Slow Draining Sinks or Toilets
Grease and Fat Build-up
Root Intrusion
Bad Smells from Drains
Pre-CCTV Survey Ritual
Preventive Maintenance
Scale and Mineral Deposit Removal
Our engineer assesses your drainage issue and determines if jetting is the appropriate solution. For some situations, we might recommend a CCTV survey first to identify exactly what we're dealing with.
We'll protect your property with covers if we're working in areas where water spray might be an issue. Safety is always our priority.
We position our jetting equipment and prepare the specialised hose and appropriate nozzle for your specific situation. Different nozzles are used for different blockage types and pipe materials.
The jetting hose is inserted into your drain, and our engineer carefully controls the pressure and water flow. We work methodically through the system, ensuring thorough cleaning.
We test the drain by running water to ensure it's flowing freely. For commercial or complex jobs, we might use a CCTV camera to verify the drain is completely clear.
Any debris brought up during jetting is properly disposed of. We leave your property clean and tidy.
We'll explain what we found, what caused the blockage, and how to prevent future issues. If we identify any concerns, we'll discuss your options.
When you have an urgent blockage, our emergency service is available 24/7 across Bournemouth. We'll arrive quickly with our jetting equipment and clear your blocked drain fast.
Regular scheduled cleaning to prevent blockages before they happen. Popular with restaurants, commercial kitchens, and landlords who want to avoid emergency callouts.
Higher-capacity systems suitable for commercial properties with larger diameter drains and heavier usage. We understand commercial drainage requirements and work around your business hours.
Specialised nozzles designed to cut through tree and plant roots that have infiltrated your drainage system. This is common in Bournemouth properties with mature gardens.
Targeted jetting using techniques and equipment specifically for heavy grease build-up or mineral scale deposits.
Residential Properties
Commercial Kitchens and Restaurants
Landlords and Property Managers
Coastal Considerations
When performed by experienced professionals with proper equipment and training like Plumbers 365, drain jetting is safe for virtually all pipe materials including:
The key is using appropriate pressure levels for the pipe material and condition. This is why professional drain jetting is very different from hiring a jetting machine yourself. Our engineers adjust pressure based on:
Amateur jetting or using inappropriate pressure can damage pipes, particularly older or fragile systems. Our team has years of experience and knows exactly how to clear your drains safely.
They might clear minor blockages in trap areas close to the drain opening, but they rarely reach or clear blockages further down the system. You end up with a drain still blocked and a pipe full of hazardous chemicals.
Caustic drain cleaners can corrode pipes, particularly older metal pipes. They can also damage plastic seals and joints.
These chemicals eventually end up in waterways, harming the environment. Drain jetting uses only water.
Chemical drain cleaners are dangerous if they splash on skin or eyes. They create toxic fumes, and if different products are mixed, they can cause dangerous reactions.
Even if chemicals clear a blockage, they don't clean the pipe walls, so build-up remains and the blockage quickly returns.
All prices are indicative and the exact cost will depend on :
We always provide a clear fixed price before beginning work. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Many customers find that investing in professional drain jetting actually saves money compared to repeated chemical treatments or temporary fixes that don't address the underlying problem.
Most residential drain jetting jobs take 1-2 hours, including setup and verification. Complex or heavily blocked systems might take longer. We'll give you an estimated timeframe when we assess the job.
No, when performed by trained professionals with proper equipment. We adjust pressure appropriate to your pipe material and condition. We've jetted thousands of drains across Bournemouth without causing damage.
For most homes, only when problems arise or every few years as preventive maintenance. Commercial kitchens often benefit from quarterly or even monthly jetting. Properties with large trees nearby might need annual jetting to manage root intrusion.
Yes, we work in all weather conditions. Our equipment is designed for outdoor use, and blockages don't wait for sunny days!
We take precautions to minimise mess. Some water and debris may come up through the access point, but we contain this and clean up thoroughly afterward. Your property will be left clean and tidy.
Rodding uses flexible rods to physically push through blockages – effective for straightforward obstructions. Jetting uses high-pressure water to blast through blockages and clean pipe walls – more thorough and effective for stubborn blockages. We'll recommend the best method for your situation.
Just ensure we can access your drains. If access points are under stored items or garden furniture, clearing these helps us work faster. Otherwise, we bring everything needed.
It clears the vast majority of blockages including grease, root intrusion, compacted debris, and scale build-up. Very occasionally, blockages are caused by collapsed pipes or foreign objects that need different approaches – we'll identify this and discuss alternatives.
Usually, yes. Recurring blockages are often caused by build-up that rodding doesn't fully clear. Jetting removes this build-up, preventing blockages from reforming. If blockages persist after jetting, there may be underlying structural issues that a CCTV survey can identify.
Absolutely. Our emergency service operates 24/7, 365 days a year across Bournemouth. When you have an urgent blockage, we'll get to you quickly with our jetting equipment.
Whether you need emergency blockage clearing, preventive maintenance, or want to tackle a persistent drainage problem once and for all, our professional drain jetting service delivers results.
Call us now on 01202 355508 for immediate assistance or to book an appointment.
Serving all areas of Bournemouth with fast, effective, and professional drain jetting services.
