Professional Drain
Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
New York City

Hydro jetting uses water pressurized to 4,000 PSI to scour the inside of your pipes — removing grease, scale, roots, and debris completely rather than just punching a hole through the clog. You need it when snaking gives only temporary relief (clog returns within weeks), when a camera shows heavy grease coating or root intrusion, or before pipe relining. It is safe on all standard pipe materials including cast iron, PVC, clay, and concrete.

A drain snake punches a hole through the blockage but rarely removes the underlying buildup — grease coating, mineral scale, or root mass — from the pipe wall. Within days or weeks, the clog reforms. A camera inspection will show us what the snake cannot reach, and hydro jetting will actually clear the pipe wall completely. If the camera reveals structural issues (cracks, bellied pipe, root intrusion), we will recommend targeted repairs.

No — and they are especially dangerous in NYC's pre-war cast-iron pipe systems. Caustic lye-based drain openers react with standing water to generate intense heat, which can warp PVC traps and crack aged cast iron. Enzyme cleaners are safer but ineffective against grease or root blockages. Save yourself repeated service calls: camera-inspect first, then choose the right mechanical method.

Yes. Main sewer lateral work in NYC requires a licensed master plumber and, for excavation or lining, a DOB permit. Our master plumbers are licensed in all five boroughs. We handle the full process: camera inspection, blockage clearance, structural repair or relining if needed, and all DOB paperwork. We work with co-op and condo boards on documentation packages as well.