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Hydro Jetting in Des Moines, IA

High pressure water jetting for grease, sludge, scale, and roots in Des Moines drain and sewer lines. Camera verified before we start and after we finish.

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OVERVIEW

Hydro Jetting in Des Moines

Hydro jetting uses water at high pressure to scour the inside wall of a pipe back toward its original diameter. That is the difference between clearing a channel through a blockage and removing the material that formed it, and for grease, sludge, and mineral scale in Des Moines lines it is the only method that genuinely works.

Water here comes from Des Moines Water Works at under 150 mg/L of hardness, roughly 8.76 grains per gallon. Our shop sits on Vandalia Road on the east side, so the city is our own back yard rather than a market we drive out to.

All work is performed in compliance with the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Iowa.

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WHEN JETTING IS THE RIGHT TOOL

When a Des Moines Line Needs Jetting Rather Than Cabling

Cabling handles obstructions. Jetting handles anything coating the pipe wall.

A Kitchen Line on a Clog Schedule

Grease coats the wall a little more with every wash cycle. Once the clogs become predictable, a cable is only reopening the same channel.

Heavy Grease in a Commercial Kitchen

Restaurant lines carry a load no household matches. A scheduled jetting interval costs far less than a backup during service.

A Pipe Well Under Its Real Diameter

Camera footage showing a narrowed bore means material has to come off the wall rather than be bored through the middle of it.

Roots and Debris Together

Cutting roots leaves the fibrous remains in the line. Jetting flushes them out so the pipe is actually clear rather than merely open.

Roots at a Clay Joint

Mature trees on established Des Moines streets send roots straight to the moisture weeping from a clay pipe joint. Seasonal timing is the giveaway.

Cast Iron Shedding Scale

Rust flakes or grit turning up in a drain means the inside of an old iron line is breaking down, not simply dirty.

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HYDRO JETTING SERVICES

What We Jet in Des Moines

Residential and commercial lines, from kitchen branches to main laterals.

  1. 01

    Kitchen and Grease Lines

    The most common jetting job there is. Grease does not respond to a cable, and scouring the wall is what restores real diameter.

  2. 02

    Main Sewer Laterals

    Full length jetting of the private lateral, followed by a camera pass out to the connection.

  3. 03

    Commercial Kitchen Lines

    Restaurants and cafeterias on a scheduled interval, worked after close so service is never interrupted.

  4. 04

    Root Cutting and Flush-Out

    A root cutting nozzle shears intrusion and flushes the debris away instead of leaving it to reform a blockage.

  5. 05

    Scale and Sludge Removal

    Mineral scale and settled sludge come off the pipe wall under pressure, which no mechanical cable can accomplish.

  6. 06

    Floor Drains and Grease Trap Lines

    Basement and commercial floor drains and the lines running off grease traps, which load up faster than anything else on a site.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Des Moines Calls Us for Hydro Jetting

  • We Camera Before We Jet Putting pressure into a line without looking first is how a marginal pipe becomes a broken one. We look, every single time.
  • Pressure Matched to the Pipe Maximum pressure is not the goal. The correct pressure for that material in that condition is.
  • We Say When Jetting Is Wrong If the camera shows a cracked or offset line we stop and tell you, rather than jetting it and turning a repair into a replacement.
  • Licensed Iowa Plumbers Licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and working to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
  • Based on Vandalia Road Our shop is inside Des Moines on the east side, not out in a suburb, which is why response times in the city are short.
  • We Know This Housing Stock A median build year of 1961 brings cast iron, clay, and venting quirks that a newer suburb simply does not have.
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How We Jet a Line in Des Moines

Camera first, jet second, camera again to prove it worked.

  1. Camera the Line First

    We never jet blind. The camera confirms the pipe is sound enough to take pressure and shows exactly what is coating it.

  2. Match Nozzle and Pressure

    Different nozzles do different jobs: penetrating a blockage, scouring grease, or cutting roots. Pressure is set to the pipe, not to the maximum available.

  3. Permit and Code

    Des Moines issues plumbing permits through its Permit and Development Center, and the work is done to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code Iowa has adopted.

  4. Jet the Full Run

    We work the line end to end rather than only as far as the blockage, because the deposit that caused it extends well past that point.

  5. Camera Again and Flow Test

    A second pass shows the restored bore, then a full volume flow test confirms the line carries a real load.

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“Max did a great job with our plumbing issue. He came same day and was very helpful an communicated every step of the way. Cleaned everything up when he was done. Will definitely call them for future issues.”

Lisa Morales

“I had my furnace inspected for fall maintenance today, and the tech mentioned my drain was backing up - not exactly the news I wanted to hear! I called Clog Busters and they had someone out within the hour, which already impressed me. Max was the technician, and he was absolutely splendid. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly without being condescending about it, which I really appreciated. He was clean and respectful of my home and belongings the entire time he was here.”

Sheree Clark

“Jordan Rambo was amazing he spent the extra time cleaning up area and taught me what I should and shouldn’t do for drains he was professional, extremely knowledgeable and polite. I would recommend him any time !”

Thomas Downin

“I live in an area with a lot of tree roots and need to get my sewer drain augered regularly. when jordan came to issue me a quote he also gave me so much information other businesses hadn’t. after he was finished completing the service he cleaned up after himself and gave me a thorough synopsis.”

Doña Andrade

“Rambo, was outstanding! If I could give 10 stars I would! Did everything he could to help and explain everything where I could understand!”

Elly Hawk

“Nick did an amazing job at our house today 8-29-2026. He was very informative, professional and answered all our questions. Couldn't ask for anything better.”

Bruce Cordes

“Rambo did a great job. Took care of us and gave tips on how to unclog myself next time. Fast service.”

Amy Debassige

“Caleb and Noah were a lifesaver. Needed the kitchen drain cleaned after guests ran potato peels down the disposal on Christmas Day. They take emergency calls and made sure I didn't have to wash Christmas dishes in the bathtub.”

Paul Vincent

“Max showed up and cleared a clog from our kitchen sink drain. He was professional, prompt and honest with pricing. He found a larger issue that he provided quotes for, and was able to complete that work the same day. Thank you Max”

Michael Podzimek

“Efficient, professional and knowledgeable service. Jordan and Evan did a fantastic job for us. Highly recommend!”

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FAQ

Hydro Jetting FAQs for Des Moines

Still stuck? Call the Des Moines shop at (515) 259-1991.

Not in sound pipe. The real risk is jetting a line that has already failed, which is why we camera first and match pressure to the material and its condition. If the footage shows a cracked or offset line, we stop and tell you.

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