Hydro Jetting Services in Fort Myers, FL

Hydro jetting uses high pressure water to scrub the inside of a drain or sewer line. If you are in Fort Myers and wondering whether it fits your problem, this guide explains what it does, what it does not do and what to ask. This site does not do the work. Your call is connected to an independent local service provider, who decides what can be done. For the full explanation of the method, see the hydro jetting page.

What hydro jetting cleans

A jetting nozzle is fed into the pipe and sprays water forward and backward. The water scours the pipe wall. It is most often used for:

• Grease buildup in kitchen lines, which is common where a restaurant, a shop or a busy kitchen sends fat down the drain
• Mineral scale and sediment that narrows a pipe over time
• A line that keeps clogging even after it has been cleared with a cable
• Cleaning after a root cut, to wash out the fine fibers a cutter leaves behind. See root intrusion removal

It is not a repair. A cracked or collapsed pipe stays cracked or collapsed after jetting, and in a fragile old pipe the provider may choose a different method. See sewer line repair.

Jetting or a cable?

A cable opens a blockage by cutting or pulling it out. Jetting cleans the pipe wall after the blockage is open. Many jobs use both. The snake vs hydro jetting post compares them. A good question for the provider is why they recommend one over the other for your line.

Where jetting comes up in Fort Myers

We do not have call statistics, so this describes what fits the setting and not a measured share. Fort Myers has older neighborhoods near the Caloosahatchee River and downtown, where older sewer pipe may have scale, roots or rough joints. It has restaurants, shops and apartment buildings where kitchen grease is a common cause of repeat clogs. And it has newer subdivisions with plastic pipe, where jetting is less often needed. A camera look before jetting shows what is in the line and whether the pipe can take the pressure. See what a sewer camera inspection shows. The Fort Myers drain cleaning page covers the area in more detail.

What to say when you call

• Your ZIP code in Fort Myers
• Which drains are affected, and for how long
• Whether the same drain or line has been cleared before, and with what method
• Whether it is a house, an apartment, a restaurant or another business
• Whether you know the age or material of the pipe
• Whether you know where the cleanout is

What to ask the provider

• Why jetting, and not a cable alone?
• Will a camera look at the line before or after?
• What is the price for the visit, and what could change it?
• What will you do if the pipe turns out to be damaged?
• If the clog returns, what is the policy?

The provider sets the price, not this website. See the cost page. You can check any contractor's Florida license at MyFloridaLicense.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is hydro jetting? It is cleaning a pipe with high pressure water delivered through a nozzle on a hose.

Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes? It depends on the pipe's condition. A camera look first shows whether the pipe is sound. Tell the provider if the pipe is old or has been repaired.

Does jetting remove tree roots? A jet can wash out some roots, but a cutter head is the usual tool for a root mass. Jetting often follows to clean the pipe.

Will jetting stop my drain from clogging again? It removes buildup, which helps. If the cause is a damaged or sagging pipe, the clog can return. A camera look can show which.

Can jetting be used on a kitchen line? Yes, grease in kitchen lines is one of the common reasons jetting is chosen.

Does jetting need access to the line? Yes. A cleanout makes it far simpler. If you do not know where yours is, tell the provider.

Is jetting the same as clog removal? Not exactly. Clog removal opens a blockage. Jetting is one method, and it also cleans the pipe wall. See the clog removal guide.

Who handles a blockage in the public sewer? The utility. A provider can often tell whether the blockage is on your side or beyond it.

Nearby towns

Calls from Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Estero and Naples can also be connected.

Call now and tell them you are in Fort Myers and want to ask about hydro jetting.