When a simple snake isn’t enough, hydro jetting is often the best way to fully clean a drain or sewer line. ACME Sewer & Drain Cleaning provides professional hydro jetting services in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and the Wasatch Front, using industrial-grade jetters designed to clear tough buildup safely and effectively.
If you’re dealing with repeat clogs, grease-choked lines, or main line backups, hydro jetting can restore your pipes to near-original flow.
Call ACME at 801-930-8000 to schedule hydro jetting or request an inspection.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the inside of pipes. Instead of just punching a small hole through a blockage, a jetter:
Blasts water at up to 4,000 PSI
Delivers high flow (up to 20 GPM)
Uses specialized nozzles to scour the entire pipe wall
The result is a deep clean that removes:
Grease and food buildup
Sludge and sediment
Tree roots (in many cases)
Scale and hard deposits inside the pipe
Where snaking is mostly about opening a path, hydro jetting is about cleaning the line.
We typically recommend hydro jetting when:
You have recurring clogs in the same line
Snaking pulls back roots, heavy grease, or dense debris
Multiple drains in the building are affected (main line issues)
Commercial or multi-unit buildings need preventative maintenance
Kitchen or grease lines are slow, smelly, or backing up
Hydro jetting is especially effective for:
Residential kitchen lines and main sewer lines
Commercial kitchens and restaurants with grease-heavy drains
Multi-family properties and HOAs with shared sewer lines
Floor drains and lateral lines with heavy buildup
Older pipes that have scale and mineral deposits
We’ll always evaluate the line first and choose the right method—hydro jetting is powerful, and it needs to be used in the right situations.
ACME uses industrial-grade hydro jetting equipment capable of up to 4,000 PSI and 20 GPM. We match pressure, flow, and nozzle type to:
Pipe size
Pipe material
Type of blockage
Length and layout of the line
We’re not just turning on a machine and hoping for the best. We adjust settings based on what your line can safely handle.
In many cases—especially with repeat clogs or signs of damage—we recommend a sewer camera inspection before or after jetting to:
Confirm the line is intact
Check for breaks, offsets, or collapsed sections
Verify that roots or heavy buildup have been removed
If we find serious damage, we’ll explain what we see and discuss repair options instead of just blasting away and hoping it holds.
Best for simple clogs close to a fixture
Breaks up or pulls back localized blockages
Often the first step for minor issues
Best for heavy buildup, recurring clogs, grease, scale, and roots
Cleans the full diameter of the pipe, not just a small path
Ideal for main lines, kitchen lines, and commercial drains
Helps reduce future clogs when used as maintenance
In many jobs, we’ll start with snaking to open the line, see what comes back, and then step up to hydro jetting if needed.
We provide hydro jetting for a variety of residential and commercial applications:
Grease, oils, and food sludge
Garbage disposal buildup
Commercial kitchen and restaurant lines
Roots (where appropriate)
Heavy sludge and scale
Long-term buildup in older pipes
Laundry drains with lint and soap
Garage and basement floor drains
Multi-unit lines in duplexes and apartments
For commercial properties, restaurants, and high-use buildings, we can set up routine hydro jetting (for example, every 6–12 months) to keep lines flowing and help prevent emergency backups.
Used correctly, hydro jetting is a safe and highly effective cleaning method. Our job is to:
Confirm the line is a good candidate (camera if needed)
Use the right nozzle and pressure range for your pipe
Avoid jetting on severely broken or collapsed lines
If we believe hydro jetting could cause damage due to the condition of your pipe, we’ll tell you and recommend a different approach.
Thorough cleaning – Removes grease, scale, roots, and debris
Fewer callbacks and repeat clogs – Because the line is actually cleaned
Improved flow – Pipes perform closer to how they did when new
Helps protect your property – Less risk of surprise backups and flooding
Better for heavy-use lines – Especially in commercial and multi-family settings
Hydro jetting is an investment in your plumbing system that can help you avoid bigger repair bills and business downtime later.
Initial Assessment
Ask about symptoms (which drains, how long, prior history)
Check access points (cleanouts, roof vents, etc.)
Snaking or Camera (If Needed)
Open the line and see what we’re dealing with
Use a camera scope when appropriate to inspect the condition of the pipe
Set Up the Jetting Equipment
Choose the right hose, nozzle, and pressure range
Protect surrounding areas and set up safely
Jet the Line
Work methodically through the line
Break up buildup and flush out debris to a safe point
Confirm Results
Test flow at multiple fixtures
Use camera inspection again when needed
Discuss findings and any recommended repairs or maintenance schedule
For restaurants, commercial kitchens, property managers, and HOAs in Salt Lake County, hydro jetting can be a key part of your maintenance plan:
Reduce after-hours emergencies
Protect floors, inventory, and tenant spaces
Keep health inspectors and tenants happy
Support long-term performance of shared sewer lines
We can work with you to set up a service schedule that fits your building and budget.
If you’re dealing with slow drains, repeat clogs, or grease and sludge buildup, hydro jetting may be the right solution.
Call ACME Sewer & Drain Cleaning at 801-930-8000 to:
Request a hydro jetting estimate
Schedule an inspection and cleaning
Discuss maintenance options for your home, business, or rental properties
Serving Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and the Wasatch Front with focused drain and sewer solutions—not general plumbing, just the work we do best.
