Hydro Jetting in Northern Virginia

Sewer & Drain Cleaning Backed by Full-Service Plumbing

Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water forced through a specialized nozzle to scour the entire interior wall of a pipe, not just punch a hole through a clog. The result is a cleaner line than snaking alone can deliver. At Reddick & Sons Inc., hydro jetting is part of our complete plumbing work for homeowners across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County. Founded in 2015 by Daniel and Meaghan Reddick, we’ve handled sewer line cleaning and drain clearing alongside every other plumbing service a Northern Virginia home might need.

Dealing with recurring clogs or slow drains throughout your home? Call us at (703) 348-9881 and we can get someone out to you, often within 90 minutes.

Signs Your Drain Needs More Than a Snake

Some clogs come back because the underlying buildup was never fully removed. If any of the following sound familiar, hydro jetting is worth considering over a standard snaking:

• Recurring clogs in the same line after repeated clearing attempts
• Multiple slow drains running sluggishly at the same time, which points to a main sewer line issue rather than an isolated fixture
• Sewage backing up out of a drain or floor drain
• Gurgling sounds or foul odors coming from sinks, tubs, or toilets

Any of these can signal grease and sludge buildup, mineral scale, or tree root intrusion in the main sewer line, and none of those clear reliably with a snake.

Hydro Jetting vs. Drain Snaking

A drain snake is the right tool for many jobs. It breaks up or hooks a clog and gets water moving again. What it can’t do is clean the pipe walls. Grease, mineral scale, and biological buildup cling to the interior circumference of the pipe, and once a snake clears the center, that buildup stays behind. The next clog can form faster because the pipe is already partially narrowed.

Hydro jetting scours the entire pipe wall in a single pass, using only water with no chemical drain cleaners, and it removes the material that causes clogs to return rather than just reopening the line temporarily.

Our Hydro Jetting Process

We start with a sewer camera inspection before introducing high-pressure water into the line. A video pipe inspection allows us to see the inside of the pipe, evaluate its condition, and determine whether hydro jetting is an appropriate solution.

The inspection helps identify:

• Grease, sludge, and other buildup
• Cracks or damaged sections
• Collapsed or compromised pipes
• Drainage problems contributing to backups
• Conditions that may make high-pressure cleaning unsuitable

Some pipes aren’t good candidates for hydro jetting, so we don’t skip the inspection. If the camera reveals a problem beyond buildup, our licensed technicians can address the issue and determine the appropriate repair.

Because we handle plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work in-house, you don’t have to bring in another contractor when a project becomes more involved. Every technician we send is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Which Pipes Can Handle Hydro Jetting

Not every pipe is a safe candidate for high-pressure water cleaning. Modern PVC and HDPE lines typically handle jetting well, and structurally sound cast iron does too. Older materials are a different story. Clay pipe, Orangeburg pipe (a mid-century material made from tar and paper that degrades over time), and any line that’s severely corroded or cracked can suffer further damage under high pressure. Many homes in Northern Virginia were built with clay or cast-iron sewer lines that may already show signs of tree root intrusion or joint deterioration. That’s why we run a camera inspection before jetting: the video tells us what we’re working with, so we choose a cleaning method that won’t make the problem worse.

Hydro Jetting as Preventive Maintenance

Grease, mineral scale, and organic buildup don’t stop accumulating once a clog is cleared. They recoat pipe walls gradually, narrowing the line until flow is restricted again. For homes with a history of recurring sewer backups or slow drains, periodic hydro jetting removes that buildup before it reaches the point of causing another blockage, extending the time between service calls rather than waiting for the next emergency.

Hydro jetting works well for both standard residential systems and larger-volume plumbing, including commercial properties where high-use drains accumulate grease and debris more quickly. If you’re not sure whether a maintenance schedule makes sense for your home, we can assess the line after the initial cleaning and give you an honest recommendation.

Schedule Hydro Jetting Service Today

Service calls start at $69, and we offer financing options if a larger repair turns up during inspection. We provide same-day service across Northern Virginia, with emergency response often within 90 minutes of your call, including nights and weekends.

Ready to clear the line? Call Reddick & Sons Inc. at (703) 348-9881 to schedule hydro jetting service or request a same-day appointment.