High Pressure Jetting Poole
The most powerful and effective way to clear stubborn drain blockages and restore full flow.
High-pressure water jetting is the gold standard for clearing blocked drains and the only method that truly cleans the entire internal surface of a pipe. Unlike rodding or chemical treatments that simply push through a blockage, jetting uses focused streams of water at pressures up to 4,000 PSI to cut through obstructions, blast away grease and scale deposits, and scour the pipe walls back to their original condition.
Our van-mounted jetting units carry their own water supply and are powerful enough to clear blockages in pipes from 50mm kitchen waste lines right up to 300mm main sewers. We use a range of specialist nozzles designed for different tasks — forward-firing jets for cutting through dense blockages, rear-firing jets for propelling the hose along the pipe, and rotating heads for descaling and root cutting.
Jetting is also the most environmentally friendly drain-clearing method because it uses only water — no chemicals, no acids, no solvents. The wastewater is contained within the drainage system and flows to the treatment works as normal. This makes it safe for use near watercourses, in food-preparation areas, and on environmentally sensitive sites.
Our High Pressure Jetting Process
Assessment & Access
We identify the best access point and assess the pipe diameter, material, and condition to select the correct jetting pressure and nozzle type.
Controlled Jetting
The jetting hose is fed into the drain and advanced at a controlled rate. Water pressure is adjusted in real time to match the severity of the blockage and the pipe condition.
Thorough Cleaning
Once the blockage is cleared, we make multiple passes to clean the pipe walls, removing grease, scale, and debris that would otherwise cause future problems.
CCTV Verification
Where appropriate we run a camera through the cleaned pipe to verify the blockage is fully removed and to check for any underlying defects exposed during cleaning.
Why Choose Our High Pressure Jetting Service?
- Pressures up to 4,000 PSI for the toughest blockages
- Clears fat, grease, silt, scale, and tree roots
- Cleans the full circumference of the pipe wall
- Suitable for pipes from 50mm to 300mm diameter
- Environmentally friendly — uses only water, no chemicals
- Van-mounted units with independent water supply
- Prevents future blockages by removing buildup, not just punching through it
What Can High-Pressure Jetting Clear?
Jetting is effective against virtually every type of drain blockage. Fat, oil, and grease (FOG) deposits that have solidified inside pipes are broken up and flushed away. Heavy silt and sand accumulations — common in Poole due to the sandy coastal soil — are blasted out of low points and bellied sections. Tree roots that have penetrated pipe joints are cut back using rotating root-cutter nozzles. Concrete, morite, and construction debris left in pipes after building work are dislodged and removed. Scale and mineral deposits from hard water are descaled from the pipe walls. Even compacted toilet paper and wet-wipe blockages that resist rodding are quickly dispersed by the jetting action.
Jetting vs Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners work by dissolving organic matter with caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) or sulphuric acid. While they can shift minor blockages, they come with significant downsides. Caustic chemicals corrode metal pipes, soften PVC joints, and damage the bacteria in septic tanks and sewage treatment plants. They are hazardous to store, handle, and dispose of. Most importantly, they cannot remove the buildup from the pipe walls — they merely burn a narrow channel through the obstruction, leaving the rest of the deposit in place to re-block within weeks. High-pressure jetting removes 100 percent of the material from the pipe, restoring the full bore diameter and dramatically reducing the chance of a repeat blockage.
Planned Jetting Maintenance for Businesses
Commercial kitchens, restaurants, pubs, and food manufacturers in Poole are required by law to prevent fats, oils, and grease from entering the public sewer. Regular high-pressure jetting of kitchen waste lines and grease traps is the most effective way to stay compliant and avoid costly emergency blockages during service. We offer planned maintenance contracts with jetting visits scheduled weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on the volume and nature of your waste output. Each visit includes a written record of the work carried out, which forms part of your due-diligence documentation for Environmental Health inspections.
High Pressure Jetting — Frequently Asked Questions
Can jetting damage old pipes?
Our engineers assess pipe condition before jetting and adjust the pressure accordingly. Modern jetting equipment has precise pressure controls that allow us to clean even fragile Victorian clay pipes safely. If we suspect structural weakness we'll recommend a CCTV survey first.
How long does drain jetting take?
Most domestic jetting jobs are completed within 30–90 minutes. Commercial kitchen drain jetting may take 1–2 hours depending on the length of pipe and the severity of the grease buildup.
Is drain jetting noisy?
The jetting unit produces a moderate hum similar to a pressure washer. It is not excessively loud and we can carry out jetting during normal working hours without causing significant disturbance to neighbours.
Do I need jetting or just rodding?
Rodding pushes through a blockage but doesn't clean the pipe. If you've had more than one blockage in the same drain within 12 months, jetting is recommended to remove the underlying buildup that is causing the problem to recur.
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