Hydro Jetting & Drain Jetting Services in Jacksonville & Orange Park, FL

Some clogs keep coming back no matter how many times the drain is snaked. That’s usually because the snake opens a path through the buildup without removing what’s coating the inside of the pipe. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour drain and sewer lines clean, clearing grease, sludge, scale, and roots that conventional drain cleaning leaves behind. Lance Maxwell Plumbing provides hydro jetting for homes and businesses across Jacksonville, Orange Park, and the rest of Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties. We’ve been a locally owned plumbing company here since 1994.

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What Is Hydro Jetting?

Hydro jetting is a professional drain cleaning method that sends a controlled stream of high-pressure water through a specialized hose and nozzle. The nozzle directs water forward to break up blockages and backward against the pipe walls to scrub away buildup, while helping pull the hose through the line. The loosened material is flushed out through the system. It uses water only, no harsh chemicals, and it cleans the full diameter of the pipe instead of just punching a hole through the clog.

Hydro Jetting vs. Drain Snaking

Drain snaking works well for many everyday clogs, like a hair clog in a shower or a blockage near a fixture. For those, our standard drain cleaning is usually all you need. Hydro jetting is the better choice when the problem is buildup along the length of the pipe or a clog that keeps returning. We may recommend jetting for:

Clogs that come back soon after the drain is snaked
Heavy grease and food buildup in kitchen and restaurant drain lines
Sludge, soap scum, or scale narrowing the inside of the pipe
Tree roots growing into the sewer line
Several slow drains that point to a main line problem
Sewer lines that need a thorough cleaning before a camera inspection or repair

Is Hydro Jetting Safe for My Pipes?

For pipes in reasonable condition, yes. But jetting uses serious water pressure, so we evaluate the line first. Cracked, collapsed, or badly deteriorated pipes, especially older cast iron or clay sewer lines, may need repair before jetting or a different approach entirely. A sewer camera inspection lets us see the condition of the pipe and the cause of the blockage before and after cleaning. Learn more about our sewer and water line services.

Residential Hydro Jetting

Homes collect drain buildup slowly over years. Kitchen lines gather fats, oils, grease, and food particles. Bathroom lines collect soap and hair. Main sewer lines can take on roots and years of debris. If your drains repeatedly slow down, toilets back up often, fixtures gurgle, or odors linger after cleaning, jetting may be the fix that finally lasts. Our goal is to stop the clog cycle, not send you back to the plunger every month.

Commercial Drain Jetting

Restaurants, commercial kitchens, apartment communities, office buildings, and retail properties push far more waste through their drains than a typical home. Grease is the biggest culprit in food-service buildings, building up in lines until it causes backups, often during the busiest part of the day. We jet commercial drain and sewer lines to clear active problems, and we can set up periodic preventive jetting for properties with heavy grease or high drain use. Learn more about our commercial plumbing services, including lift station maintenance for properties that pump wastewater.

Why Choose Lance Maxwell Plumbing for Hydro Jetting?

Locally owned since 1994. More than 30 years clearing drains in Orange Park, Jacksonville, and Clay County.
Best of Clay winner four years running, 2021 through 2024.
The right tool for the job. We’ll tell you if snaking is enough and jetting isn’t needed.
Camera inspection and repair in-house, so if jetting reveals a damaged pipe, we can fix it.
24/7 service for backups that can’t wait.

Hydro Jetting Across Clay, Duval & St. Johns Counties

We provide hydro jetting throughout Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Julington Creek, plus Jacksonville neighborhoods including Riverside, Murray Hill, San Marco, Baymeadows, and Westside.

Hydro Jetting FAQs

Is hydro jetting better than snaking a drain?

Not for every clog. Snaking works well for localized blockages. Hydro jetting is more effective when grease, sludge, roots, or recurring buildup needs to be removed from the inside of the pipe.

Can hydro jetting remove tree roots?

It can cut out many roots inside a sewer line. But roots get in through cracks and joints, so if the pipe is damaged, they’ll return until that section is repaired or replaced.

Is hydro jetting safe for older pipes?

It depends on the pipe’s condition. We evaluate the line, often with a camera, before jetting. Severely deteriorated pipes may need a different approach.

How often should commercial drains be jetted?

It depends on the property. Restaurants and other high-grease operations often benefit from a regular preventive schedule. Other properties may only need jetting when buildup develops.

How much does hydro jetting cost?

Pricing depends on the line size, length, access, and how much buildup there is. We’ll explain the cost before we start.

Schedule Hydro Jetting

If the same drain keeps clogging, it’s time for a cleaning that actually lasts. Contact us to schedule hydro jetting in Jacksonville, Orange Park, or anywhere in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties.