Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water (typically 3,500–4,000 PSI) to scour drain and sewer lines clean. Unlike snaking — which punches a hole through a blockage but leaves the buildup on the pipe walls — hydro-jetting strips the pipe back to clean metal or clay. It's the difference between a temporary fix and a real cleaning.
We hydro-jet residential sewer laterals, kitchen drains scaled with grease, basement floor drains backed up with sediment, and tree-root-impacted sewer mains. Equipment is commercial-grade (Spartan, US Jetting) with appropriate nozzles for each line type and condition.
Every hydro-jet job includes a before-and-after camera inspection so you can see the result and we can confirm the line is clean (and identify any deeper structural issues).
What's Included
Sewer line hydro-jetting
Main sewer lateral from house to municipal connection. Removes roots, grease, scale, and accumulated sludge.
Kitchen drain de-greasing
Decades of cooking grease accumulation cleared without chemicals. Restores full flow.
Root removal
Specialty cutting nozzles slice through invasive roots without damaging the pipe. Combined with camera inspection to identify entry points.
Camera inspection (before & after)
Color video inspection before to identify the problem and after to confirm the line is clean. Footage provided to you.
Multiple-line cleaning
Bath, kitchen, laundry, and basement floor drains cleaned in one visit when scheduled together.
Annual maintenance plans
Recurring hydro-jet schedules for properties with persistent root or grease issues. Cheaper than emergency calls.
Where Hydro-Jetting Solves Real Burnaby Problems
Deer Lake, Buckingham, and the older tree-lined streets through Burnaby Heights have mature deciduous trees with aggressive root systems. Original clay sewer laterals (most pre-1980 Burnaby homes) develop root intrusion at the joints between clay sections. Snaking punches through the roots temporarily; hydro-jetting cuts them out and lets us see the structural condition of the pipe.
Cascade Heights, Sullivan Heights, and Willingdon Heights kitchen drains commonly back up from grease accumulation in the 1960s–1980s cast iron drain stacks. Decades of cooking grease coats the inside of the pipe and gradually narrows the passage. Hydro-jet de-greasing restores full flow and is far less invasive than re-piping.
Brentwood and Lougheed townhomes built post-2000 use ABS plastic drains that don't scale or root-intrude — hydro-jetting here is rare except for specific blockage events. Older pre-2000 builds in these areas may still have cast iron and benefit from preventive jetting.
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Sewer backed up the week of a family dinner. Cleared the line same day with hydro-jetting, then ran a camera to find the root intrusion at the property line. Booked the repair within 48 hours.”
“Basement flooded twice last fall on Capitol Hill. They installed a primary sump plus a battery backup and re-routed the perimeter discharge. Dry through the worst week of November rain.”
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
Other Burnaby Plumbing Services
We handle the full plumbing silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Plumbing FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
What does hydro-jetting cost in Burnaby?
Hydro-jetting vs snaking — which do I need?
Will hydro-jetting damage my old sewer line?
How long does hydro-jetting take?
How often should I have hydro-jetting done?
Do you offer camera inspection without hydro-jetting?
Recurring Drain Backup in Burnaby? Hydro-Jet It Once, Right.
Commercial-grade equipment, before-and-after camera, lasting cleaning.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.