Jetting suits homes and businesses whose pipes keep clogging. High-pressure water scours grease, scale and silt off the pipe wall. Ask the engineer to explain the pressure and nozzle they plan to use. Because pipes differ, the right pressure differs too.
Drain jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of a pipe. It can clear grease, scale and silt, and it can clean a line before problems start. Because the pressure matters, ask how the engineer will protect older pipes.
Plymouth City Council publishes a flood risk strategy for the city. It also runs an online page where you can report a flood. South West Water looks after the public sewers, so a sewer fault goes to the water company.
Jetting a pipe that serves only your home is usually your own cost. A shared pipe or sewer may belong to South West Water, which took over many private sewers on 1 October 2011. Since a shared pipe may need a different plan, ask the engineer which section they plan to clean before you book.
Jetting starts with a check of the pipe type and size. The engineer then feeds a hose and nozzle along the pipe. High-pressure water scours the walls while it flushes debris away.
Tip for Plymouth: A kitchen that sends grease down the drain may need regular cleaning. Ask the engineer to suggest a plan that suits your pipes. Keep a note of the date, since it helps you plan the next clean.
Say what keeps building up in the pipe, such as grease or silt. If you know the pipe size or material, mention it. Because jetting suits some pipes better than others, the engineer may ask more questions.
Since every engineer sets their own terms, ask before work starts. These questions help you compare quotes fairly. Keep the answers, because they are easier to compare in writing.
It can be, if the engineer sets the pressure to suit the pipe. However, very old or cracked pipes need extra care. Ask how they will check the pipe first, for example with a camera.
The cost depends on pipe length, access and how much build-up there is. Ask for a written quote before work starts, because prices vary with pipe length. Also ask what the price includes, such as a camera check afterwards.
There is no single rule, because it depends on the pipe and what goes down it. A drain that blocks again and again may need a camera check first. A kitchen that sends a lot of grease down the drain may need regular cleaning, so ask the engineer to suggest a plan.
The same service is also listed for drain jetting in Plymstock and drain jetting in Saltash. Each page has its own notes on drains and flooding, while the basic steps stay the same. You can read either one to compare.
For background, read jetting compared with drain rods. You can also browse all drainage pages for Plymouth or the drain jetting overview, since each one covers a different angle. Whichever page you choose, the request form at the top of this page stays the same.