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The basics
What is high-pressure jetting?
High-pressure jetting is the most effective way to clear and clean a drain. A hose with a specialist nozzle is fed into the pipe, and water at high pressure breaks up blockages and scours the walls clean.
Jetting is often the first step before a CCTV drain survey or drain lining, because the camera and the liner both need a clean pipe. For larger sewers and heavy silt we bring a jet/vac combination tanker.
We do this work across Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and London, with tankers and engineers in each area most days.
Our equipment delivers up to 4,000 psi, and our engineers choose the pressure, nozzle and flow to suit the pipe, from a small domestic drain to a large sewer. It uses nothing but water, with no chemicals and no digging.
Watch it happen
How jetting works
The nozzle’s rear-facing jets drive it up the pipe and clean the walls, while the forward jet breaks up the blockage.
When it’s used
When do you need jetting?
Blocked drains
Clearing blockages that plungers, rods and chemicals can’t shift.
Commercial kitchens
Removing fat and grease build-up before it blocks the drain.
Before a CCTV survey
Cleaning the pipe so the camera can see its true condition.
Before drain lining
A clean pipe is essential for a liner to bond properly.
Planned maintenance
Regular jetting for businesses and managed sites.
Surface water drains
Clearing silt from gullies, channels and pipes.
Why Clearmasters
Why choose us for drain jetting?
We’ve invested in jetting vans and jet/vac tankers, so we can bring the right kit for your drain, whether it’s a kitchen sink or a car park sewer.
Ask us a questionDay or night
We’re on call 24/7, 365 days a year, for blocked drains and flooding.
We find the cause
A camera check shows why it blocked, so it doesn’t keep happening.
We can fix it properly
Root cutting, lining and repairs by the same team, if the drain needs more than clearing.
Vans and tankers
Compact vans for tight access, tankers for heavy silt and big pipes.
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Questions answered
Drain jetting FAQs
What is high-pressure jetting?
A way of clearing and cleaning drains using water at high pressure through a specialist nozzle. It breaks up blockages and scours the pipe walls, with no chemicals or digging.
How powerful is your jetting equipment?
Our jetting equipment delivers up to 4,000 psi. Our engineers set the pressure to suit the pipe and the job.
Is jetting safe for my pipes?
Yes, when it’s done by trained engineers. We adjust the pressure and nozzle for the pipe, and take extra care with older or fragile pipes like pitch fibre. A camera check first shows us what we’re working with.
How often should drains be jetted?
Most homes only need jetting when there’s a problem. Commercial kitchens and busy sites often benefit from regular jetting every few months.
Can jetting remove tree roots?
Jetting can clear light roots. Heavy root growth needs a root cutter, and the pipe may then need lining to stop the roots coming back.
Got a different question? Call 03333 233566 or send us a message.
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