Hydro Jetting Services

Hydro jetting is a professional drain cleaning method that uses high-pressure water -- typically 3,000 to 4,000 PSI -- blasted through specialized nozzles to scour the inside of your pipes. The pressurized water stream cuts through grease, mineral scale, tree roots, and built-up debris, restoring your drain lines to near-original diameter and flow capacity.

Shaw Plumbing provides professional hydro jetting services for residential and commercial properties throughout Melbourne FL and the Space Coast. With over 36 years of plumbing experience in Brevard County, we use hydro jetting to solve drain problems that traditional snaking can't handle -- giving you a longer-lasting, more thorough clean.

A drain snake works by punching a hole through the clog, creating a narrow channel for water to pass. The problem is that most of the buildup stays stuck to the pipe walls, and the blockage returns within weeks or months. Hydro jetting is different -- the high-pressure water scours the entire interior surface of the pipe, removing grease, scale, roots, and debris from wall to wall.

The result is a pipe restored to near-original diameter, not just a temporary path through the clog. For recurring drain problems, hydro jetting eliminates the root cause instead of treating the symptom. It's the difference between wiping a dirty counter and pressure washing it clean.

Tree root intrusion is one of the most common sewer line problems on the Space Coast. Florida's warm, moist soil creates ideal growing conditions, and tree roots aggressively seek out the moisture inside sewer pipes. Even small cracks or loose joints become entry points, and once roots get inside they grow rapidly and cause recurring backups.

Grease buildup is a major issue for Brevard County restaurants and commercial kitchens. Even with grease traps, fats and oils accumulate inside drain lines over time, narrowing the pipe and eventually causing complete blockages. Hydro jetting is the most effective way to strip grease from commercial drain lines.

Sandy soil and pipe settling are common throughout Melbourne FL. Florida's sandy ground shifts over time, causing pipes to develop low spots called bellies where water pools and sediment collects. Hydro jetting clears the accumulated debris from these trouble spots and restores proper flow.

If your drains keep backing up after being snaked, hydro jetting is usually the next step. Recurring clogs mean there's buildup on the pipe walls that snaking can't remove. Other signs you need hydro jetting include slow drains throughout the house, gurgling sounds from toilets or drains, sewage odors near cleanouts, and multiple fixtures backing up at the same time.

Commercial properties -- especially restaurants, hotels, and multi-unit buildings in Melbourne FL -- benefit from scheduled hydro jetting as preventive maintenance. Regular jetting keeps drain lines clear and prevents emergency backups that shut down operations and create health code violations.

Step 1: Camera inspection. Before we jet anything, we run a sewer camera through the line to see exactly what we're dealing with. This identifies the type of blockage, the condition of the pipe, and any damage that could be worsened by high-pressure water. We don't guess -- we look first.

Step 2: Hydro jetting. Based on the camera findings, we select the right nozzle and pressure setting for your specific situation. The jetting nozzle is fed through the pipe, blasting water forward and backward to scour the entire pipe wall. Tree roots are cut apart, grease is dissolved, and scale is stripped clean.

Step 3: Post-jetting inspection. After jetting, we run the camera through again to verify the line is clear and confirm the pipe is in good condition. You see the before and after on screen so you know exactly what was accomplished. If we spot any pipe damage that needs attention, we'll let you know upfront.