What is High-Pressure Hydro Jetting?

Using a High-Pressure Water Jet (HPWJ) to unblock your drain or sewer is an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way to remove many different types of materials that can block or damage your drains including:

  • Tree Roots
  • Paper
  • Fats
  • Sludge
  • Oils
  • Dirt
  • Grease
  • Foreign Objects

There are other ways to remove a blockage, but sewer jetting is one of the safest and most cost-effective ways to clean out sewer and drainage pipes and help prevent further blockages.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

A High-Pressure Water Jet uses a water pump to deliver pressurised water into a high-pressure hose. The end of the hose can be attached to a variety of specialised nozzles designed to remove most types of blockages quickly and easily. Stubborn tree roots are also not a problem with the water pressurised to at between 3,000 PSI and 8,000 PSI, shredding roots quickly and easily. While hydro-jetting clears the immediate blockage, it is important to follow Melbourne Water’s guidelines on root management to understand why roots are attracted to these pipes.

The pressurised water also cleans away the natural build-up of grime and minerals that commonly line the inside of any sewer drain helping to provide an unobstructed flow through the pipe.

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Very prompt, professional and great work by Louis and colleague (apologies for not remembering your name) for a successful result. All done with a minimum of fuss.
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Thanks for acting so promptly. We had some major problems and they were sorted very quickly. Great service from Tim, Ishka and the team.
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We are so happy with the service provided by the Drain Fixers team!! Our family property has had recurring sewer blocks from external tree roots for decades, and we have had a terrible time with local council (who care more about saving problematic trees than keeping sewers clear and hygenic) and water infrastructure authorities to ever get a permanent solution. Even with comprehensive reports from numerous plumbing contractors (including ones chosen by the water authorities) stating the problem was not on our property and therefore should not be our responsibility or continued expense, the reports continued to be ignored for YEARS. When we noticed the drain was partially blocked again (usually at least once a year), we decided to finally take action and get CCTV evidence of the issue to provide more comprehensive proof to the authorities yet again. Based on other reviews, we contacted Tim at the Drain Fixers, who was extremely helpful, understanding, and responsive from the first phone contact. Unfortunately, he had heard of plenty of other people who had also had the same experience with councils and those responsible for sewer . The team quickly arranged for Charlie to attend and clear the partial block and then complete the CCTV process. We received proof and a full report of the issue, detailing who was responsible for payment, our repair options and recommendation, and quotes for each of the sections that fell under private and public land responsibility. They also sent the evidence and assessment to our water authority, requesting they respond and repair their portion ASAP. Due to many years of previous reports being ignored, we decided to go ahead and have the full drain pipe relined at our expense with the intention of seeking a refund from the water authority (still pending response). We figured there was no point having our section clear while the public portion was still at risk of blockage while we waited for them to respond and/or finally act. Charlie and Louis attended and completed the relining. Both were highly professional and happy to explain everything, answer questions, and left the site clean. They are both great representatives of Drain Fixers and took pride in doing a great job! It's such a relief knowing the drain will no longer block and continue to be an ongoing expense, and I don't have to worry about the sewer overflowing every time there is a heavy downpour. By the way, we still haven't had a response from the water authority...but it's worth mentioning that within a week of having our pipe relined they had to attend further down the road and unblock the pipes, so I guess they are well aware of the issue and are choosing to still offer temporary fixes. Unfortunately for our neighbours, the issue has now become their battle and expense, but I at least know our toilets will not gurgle this winter when I do a load of washing!! 🙂 Thanks again to the Drain Fixers team, I highly recommend them and can't emphasise enough the honesty and integrity they provide their customers!!
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Tim and the Team from Drain Fixers were fantastic. Great service with everything clearly explained. No hidden extras and clear communication on what was required and when they would attend. The txt messages advising that they were on their way and when they expected to arrive was fantastic. The boys were polite, quiet and cleaned up after the job. Great value for money. Would highly recommend Drain Fixers to clear your drains and carry out any relining work.
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Excellent service highly recommended, the work was done very professionally, they had no hesitation in explaining , what was being done, .... totally transparent , very professional , drain surroundings were also cleaned up.

What is Better?
An Electric Eel Or High-Pressure Water Jet

Electric Eels or Drain Snakes were invented in 1933 and work using a motor to spin a steel cable with a cutting head attached to the end. The cables are put into the blocked pipe and the head cuts away anything it meets – a little like a hole saw. The problem with this older technology is that the spinning cable thrashes around inside the pipe banging against the pipe walls, which may lead to further damage or possible drain collapse. The cutting head also loses its effectiveness the further away it moves from the motor that turns it. Finally, when the cutting head chops through a blocked or clogged drain, it often leaves behind tree roots and fragments that are not pulled back on the cable leading to further blockages soon after.

Overall, the High-Pressure Water Jet, using newer technology, produces a better result that is quicker, cheaper, and more efficient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water jet to blast through blockages and clean the inside of your drain or sewer pipes. It is an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method that requires no chemicals and leaves no mess behind.

Hydro jetting can remove tree roots, grease, fat, oil, sludge, dirt, paper, and foreign objects. The water is pressurised to between 3,000 and 8,000 PSI, making it powerful enough to shred even the most stubborn root intrusions.

A high-pressure hose is fed into your drain and connected to a specialised nozzle designed for the type of blockage present. Pressurised water is then pumped through, cutting through blockages and flushing debris clear of the pipe. It also removes the natural build-up of grime and minerals lining the inside of the pipe.

Yes. Unlike older methods such as electric eels, hydro jetting does not involve spinning cables thrashing against pipe walls, which can cause cracking or collapse. The water pressure is controlled and directed precisely, making it a much safer option for your pipes.

Electric eels use a spinning steel cable to cut through blockages, but they can damage pipe walls, lose effectiveness over longer distances, and often leave root fragments behind that cause blockages to return. Hydro jetting is faster, cleaner, and produces a more thorough result.

Hydro jetting clears the immediate blockage and removes built-up residue that contributes to future blockages, so it does reduce the likelihood of a recurrence. For recurring root intrusion, we recommend following up with a CCTV inspection to assess whether a longer-term solution such as pipe relining is needed.

Yes. Hydro jetting uses only water, with no harsh chemicals or solvents involved. It is one of the most environmentally responsible drain cleaning methods available.

Hydro jetting costs depend on whether the blockage is in a sewer or stormwater drain. Sewer blockages are $385 for the first 60 minutes, then $132 per 30 minutes if extra time is required. Stormwater blockages are $440 for the first 60 minutes, then $165 per 30 minutes. These prices include travel, labour, setup, standard equipment, CCTV inspection and GST. If permanent repair works such as pipe relining proceed within 28 days, the blockage clearing cost is credited toward the repair.