Why Ann Arbor homeowners call for hydro jetting
Jetting uses water pressure matched to pipe material. It is not a DIY pressure washer in a clean-out.
Jetting is only appropriate in lines that can take the pressure. Pre-war bungalows and brick doubles with galvanized and cast-iron stacks near campus; later slab ranches and student housing with copper or PEX. Nearby towns: Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Pittsfield.
Recurring buildup usually tracks local conditions. Deep freeze and lake-effect snow split uninsulated basement and attic lines; wet springs load clay laterals and sumps. Common dispatch ZIPs in Ann Arbor include 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108. Nearby codes are covered — call with yours.
A camera after the jet confirms the line is actually clear. Local contractors know which laterals in your city can take jetting.
Problems we connect in MI
- Recurring clogs after snaking
- Grease in a restaurant or kitchen line
- Scale in older galvanized or cast iron
- Root hairs after a camera inspect