Hydro jetting clears a Wake Forest drain or sewer line with a high-pressure water nozzle that scrubs grease, sludge and debris off the pipe wall. It's the usual step when a line clogs again soon after being snaked. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Wake Forest.
When you call
You'll be put in touch with an independent plumber who covers Wake Forest. Be ready to describe what's happening: a single slow sink, a tub that fills when the toilet flushes, or every drain backing up. The plumber will also want to know roughly when the house was built and whether the line has been cleaned before.
During the visit, the plumber usually opens the line from an outdoor cleanout. If it's a simple clog, a cable may be enough. If the cable comes back coated in grease or the line has a history of clogging, the jetter goes in, working the nozzle up the line and back. Many plumbers finish with a camera to show the pipe is clean. If you're home, it's worth watching the footage, since it shows the pipe material and any joints that look out of line.
Cost factors
- Cleanout access versus going through a toilet or vent
- Distance from the house to the Raleigh Water main
- Type and amount of buildup
- Camera inspection before or after
- After-hours or weekend timing
Local conditions in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's water and sewer system has been owned and operated by the City of Raleigh since July 2005. The Smith Creek treatment plant that originally served the town was transferred to Raleigh then. If the backup is coming from the public main, Raleigh Water is the call, not the town. The pipe from your house to that main is the owner's.
Most Wake Forest homes are new. The median home was built in 2009, and about 8% predate 1980. Subdivisions off US 1 (Capital Boulevard), NC 98 and NC 96 are almost all on plastic pipe, where jetting is safe and the usual culprits are grease and wipes. The older exceptions are around the downtown historic district and the Glen Royall Mill Village, where clay or cast iron laterals are more likely and a camera check before high pressure is a good idea. Plumbing permits, if a repair is needed, come from the Town of Wake Forest Inspections Department.
Quick checklist before the visit
- Stop running water if anything is backing up
- Locate the cleanout and clear access to it
- Note which fixtures are slow
- Have dates of any past cleanings
Hydro Jetting questions in Wake Forest
Does a newer home ever need hydro jetting?
When sewage backs up, should I call the sewer utility or a plumber first?
Can older clay or cast iron pipe handle hydro jetting?
Will jetting remove grease from a kitchen drain line?
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