Is hydro jetting safe for old cast-iron pipes?

Yes — when the camera inspection shows the pipe walls are still structurally sound. If we see active failure (cracks, holes, missing pipe segments), we tell you and recommend repair instead. Jetting a failing pipe can make things worse.

How often should I have my sewer jetted?

For most Trumbull County homes with mature trees, every 18–24 months keeps roots in check. Restaurants and homes with chronic issues benefit from yearly service.

Hydro Jetting in Cortland, OH

When snaking restores flow but the clog keeps coming back, hydro jetting strips the pipe walls to bare metal.

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Signs you need this

The same drain clogs every few months
Recurring main-line backups, especially after rain
Slow drainage across multiple fixtures
Heavy grease, soap scum, or scale buildup in older lines
Tree roots breaking into clay-tile or cast-iron sewer lines

What's involved

A drain snake punches a hole through a clog. Hydro jetting uses 3,000–4,000 PSI of water through a specialized nozzle to scour the inside of the pipe walls back to clean material. It's the difference between cutting a path through brush and clearing the whole field.

For the typical Trumbull County home — 60-year-old clay-tile main with intermittent root intrusion — jetting cuts the roots flush with the pipe wall, blasts the residue down to the city sewer, and buys you years before the next backup. Pair it with a yearly maintenance jet and most homeowners never deal with a backup again.

We carry trailer-mounted and portable jetters so we can reach detached garages, basement cleanouts, and yard cleanouts equally well.

Our process

Step 01
Camera first
Always. We don't jet blind — we look at the line to choose the right nozzle and pressure.
Step 02
Set up
Pull from your nearest cleanout, protect your floors, run the jetter line.
Step 03
Scour
Multiple passes with the appropriate nozzle (root cutter, penetrator, or flusher).
Step 04
Verify
Re-camera the line to confirm it's clean end to end. Footage included.

Why Perfect Pitch

We camera the line before we jet. No guesswork.
Trailer-mounted jetter for serious main-line work, portable rig for tight spots.
Multiple nozzle types for roots, grease, and scale — we don't try to do it all with one head.
Honest about when jetting isn't the answer (a collapsed pipe needs repair, not pressure).