Why Boulder 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 mid-century ranches with galvanized and copper near downtown; later foothill tracts with PEX. Nearby towns: Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Gunbarrel.
Recurring buildup usually tracks local conditions. Front Range freeze-thaw and hard water scale tanks and freeze attic and hose lines; clay shifts laterals. Shut the main if water is moving after a freeze. Common dispatch ZIPs in Boulder include 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304. 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 CO
- Recurring clogs after snaking
- Grease in a restaurant or kitchen line
- Scale in older galvanized or cast iron
- Root hairs after a camera inspect