Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning Adelaide
Hydro jetting is the most thorough way to clear a drain. Instead of punching a single hole through a blockage, high-pressure water scours the entire inside of the pipe — removing grease, sludge, scale and root matter and restoring full flow.
It's ideal for recurring blockages, grease-laden kitchen lines and root-affected sewers. Paired with a CCTV inspection, we confirm the drain is genuinely clean and identify anything that needs a longer-term fix.
$0 call out fee. During normal business hours only. After-hours work excluded. Terms apply.
What we do
High-pressure jetting
Specialised jetting heads cut through grease, silt and fine roots, cleaning the pipe wall-to-wall rather than just clearing a channel.
Before-and-after CCTV
We camera the line before and after so you can see exactly what was cleared and the condition of the pipe underneath.
Helps reduce repeat blockages
A properly jetted drain flows freely for far longer than a snaked one — fewer callbacks and fewer smelly surprises.
Price guide
Indicative pricing for hydro jetting and main-line drain clearing in Adelaide.
| Job | Price guide |
|---|---|
| Main-line hydro jetting | $320–$600+ |
| Complex or recurring blockage | $320–$1,000+ |
Dowell uses hydro jetting for drain-line clearing, assessing the pipe condition first. Minor fixture clearing is separate from main-line jetting. Any pipe repairs are quoted separately.
A drain camera inspection is included with every paid blocked-drain service.
Guide prices. We’ll confirm your quote on site before you decide.
Common questions
Hydro jetting vs drain snake: which is better?
A drain snake (electric eel) punches a hole through a blockage, which is great for a quick clear but leaves grease and debris clinging to the pipe walls. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire inside of the pipe, removing roots, grease and sludge.
Read the full guideWhy do my drains keep blocking?
Recurring blockages almost always point to an underlying cause rather than a one-off clog. The most common culprits in Adelaide homes are tree roots entering pipe joints, a build-up of fat and grease, or a partial pipe collapse or misalignment.
Read the full guideCan tree roots break sewer pipes?
Yes — tree roots are one of the leading causes of sewer damage. Roots seek out moisture and nutrients and enter through tiny cracks or joints, then expand as they grow, eventually cracking or blocking the pipe.
Read the full guideRelated services
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