Hydro Jetting · Grease, Scale & Roots

Hydro Jetting Services in San Francisco

When a drain keeps clogging no matter how many times it’s snaked, the pipe isn’t clear — it’s coated. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to strip grease, scale, sludge and roots from the entire inside wall of the pipe, restoring full flow instead of just poking a hole through the blockage.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Every plumber is background-checked and drug-tested.

24/7 Emergency Service

Burst pipe at 2am? We answer the phone and we show up — typically within 45 minutes.

40+ Years Experience

Family-owned and serving the Bay Area since 1985. We've seen it all and fixed it all.

Upfront Pricing

Free estimates, no hidden fees, no upcharges. And we'll beat any written bid*.

Hydro jetting is the right call when

The same drain clogs every few weeks or months
Kitchen lines are slow from years of grease buildup
Roots keep growing back into the sewer line
A restaurant or commercial kitchen line needs regular maintenance
You want the line fully clean before a trenchless liner is installed
Cabling clears the clog but flow is still sluggish afterward

Clean the pipe, not just the clog

Snaking opens a hole. Jetting cleans the pipe.

A cable drills through the blockage and leaves most of the buildup on the pipe walls — which is why the clog comes back. Hydro jetting sends water at up to 4,000 PSI through a specialized nozzle that scours the walls in every direction and flushes the debris out to the main.

It’s safe for properly intact pipes, which is why we camera the line first: jetting a badly cracked pipe is the wrong move, and we’ll tell you so.

How it works

Hydro Jetting, step by step

No surprises: you know what’s wrong, what it costs and what we’re doing before we start.

Camera the line

We confirm the pipe can handle jetting and see exactly what we’re removing.

Select the nozzle

Different nozzles for grease, scale, roots and heavy sludge — the right one matters.

Jet the full length

High-pressure water scours the pipe wall from the access point to the main, flushing debris downstream.

Verify on camera

A second pass with the camera shows you the clean pipe wall — not just a hole in the clog.

Your options

What hydro jetting solves

We recommend the least invasive fix that will actually last — and we explain why.

Grease & Kitchen Lines

Years of grease and soap coating in residential and restaurant kitchen drains.

Root Intrusion

Roots are cut and flushed away, and the line can then be lined to keep them out for good.

Scale & Mineral Buildup

Hard-water scale in older cast iron and galvanized lines that chokes the pipe diameter.

Commercial Maintenance

Scheduled jetting for restaurants, multi-unit buildings and property managers to prevent emergency backups.

Need Hydro Jetting today? We're 45 minutes away.

24/7 emergency service across San Francisco and the north Peninsula. Free camera-verified quotes, upfront pricing, and we’ll beat any written bid*.

Why Economy Plumbing

Why homeowners call us for hydro jetting

Camera before and after

We show you the pipe wall before jetting and after, so you know what you paid for.

Safe for your pipes

We match pressure and nozzle to the pipe material and condition — no guesswork.

Maintenance plans

For commercial kitchens and buildings we'll put jetting on a schedule so you never close for a backup.

FAQ

Hydro Jetting questions, answered

Is hydro jetting safe for old pipes?

For intact pipes, yes — including cast iron and clay. That’s why we camera the line first. If a pipe is badly cracked or collapsed, jetting isn’t the right fix and we’ll say so.

How long does hydro jetting last?

Much longer than snaking, because the pipe wall is actually clean. For grease-heavy kitchen lines, annual or semi-annual jetting keeps them trouble-free.

Is it more expensive than snaking?

It costs more per visit but usually less per year, because you stop paying for repeat snaking calls. We quote it upfront.

Can you jet a residential line?

Yes. Most of our jetting work is residential kitchen lines and main sewer laterals in San Francisco homes.

Do you jet restaurant grease lines?

Yes, including scheduled maintenance for restaurants and commercial kitchens across the Peninsula.

5-Star Reviews

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Here’s what Bay Area homeowners and businesses say about working with Economy Plumbing.

Chris was prompt, friendly, helpful, and cleaned up after himself. He did a fine job on the repairs and I was still smiling after I wrote the check. Pretty rare for me! I had called a number of places on Yelp and Economy Plumbing was the first to get back to me. Kudos all around!

H.G.Verified Customer

I called in for a Kitchen Clog and I wanted to get this issue FIXED ASAP so I can watch my Giants! I spoke with the representative there. I believe her name was Michelle. She was really nice, and helpful and was able to get someone out to my office in less than an hour. When the technician came — Albert was so prompt and really accommodating. Since I work in the servicing industry, I appreciated the fact that he was courteous and willing to explain things to me. I have no experience in plumbing so he was able give me some pointers to prevent this issue from happening again in the future. I definitely recommend Economy plumbing!

Aaron G.Verified Customer

Joe came out at 10pm for an urgent dishwasher leak, I had airbnb’d my unit and a quick response was crucial. He’s very polite and friendly and got the job done right. I called one other place and they told me they could do it tomorrow and after I told them I needed somebody tonight they said they would charge me an “emergency” fee just for coming out since it was late. Economy plumbing was the first one listed on google’s preferred vendors and rightfully so thanks to Joe!

Omid K.Verified Customer

Highest ratings to Economy plumbing. Spencer was exacting, proactive, factual and comforting. He and Emanual took care with every aspect on assessing multiple issues causing drain backup and leakage in my kitchen and bath. They worked efficiently to get everything repaired including replacement of my entire kitchen sink pipes that were busted and the main drain to the basement: It wasn’t cheap, But after comparing it to the estimated of 2 other companies -it was very fair. I’m super happy with the work and their professionalism. Would definitely use again- these guys are my new plumbers!

Finny BVerified Customer

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