When a drain clogs, there are two main professional methods: cabling (snaking) and hydro jetting. Each has its place.
Here’s how they compare and when each is the right call.
Drain snaking
A cable with a cutting head bores through the clog to restore flow. It’s fast, effective for many blockages, and ideal for a single localized clog or pulling out an obstruction like roots or a foreign object.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scours the entire pipe wall, removing grease, scale, and root debris — not just punching a hole through it. It’s the better choice for grease-packed lines, recurring clogs, and heavy buildup.
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Because Hemet’s hard water cakes pipes with scale, jetting often gives a longer-lasting result for recurring problems. For a simple one-off clog, snaking may be all you need. A camera inspection first tells us which is right — and confirms the pipe is healthy enough to jet.