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Hydro Jetting in Ankeny, IA

Hydro jetting for kitchen grease, laundry lint, roots and sludge in Ankeny drain and sewer lines, from household kitchens to restaurant lines feeding a grease interceptor. Camera first, every time.

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OVERVIEW

Hydro Jetting in Ankeny

Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that sends water through a nozzle at high pressure to strip grease, sludge, lint and root fibers from the inside wall of a pipe, instead of poking one opening through them the way a cable does. We at Clog Busters jet residential and commercial lines in Ankeny from our Des Moines branch on Vandalia Road, and a camera goes into the line before the jetter does.

Grease is the reason most Ankeny commercial kitchens need jetting. Since January 1, 2006, Ankeny Code Chapter 101 has required food service establishments to install an approved grease interceptor and keep it maintained. The interceptor only catches grease that reaches it. The kitchen piping upstream still coats over time, and that run of pipe is what we jet.

For homeowners, jetting is the answer to a kitchen or laundry line that keeps closing up after cabling. See our hydro jetting service overview, our drain camera inspections in Ankeny, or the Ankeny service area page.

Iowa adopted the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code effective March 26, 2025, and our Ankeny drain work follows it.

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WHEN TO JET, WHEN NOT TO

Ankeny Lines That Call for Jetting, and Lines That Do Not

A jetter cleans pipe that is intact but coated. A camera check first tells us which kind of pipe we are looking at.

A Kitchen Sink That Clogs Every Few Months

Each clog clears with a cable and comes back, because the cable parted the grease lining instead of removing it. Jetting takes the lining off the wall.

A Laundry Standpipe That Overflows

Lint, fabric softener and detergent residue build a felt-like layer inside the laundry drain. Water pressure breaks that layer apart where a cable would only pierce it.

Roots From a Parkway Tree

Ten of the 22 entries on Ankeny's allowed street tree list are oaks. Where roots from any big shade tree find a leaking joint, a cutting nozzle shears them and the jet flushes the cuttings out.

A Restaurant Line Ahead of the Interceptor

Fryer, sink and dish machine discharge leaves grease in the pipe before it ever reaches the tank. Scheduled jetting keeps that run open.

Not for a Cracked or Separated Pipe

When the camera shows a crack, an offset joint or a broken pipe bottom, jet water can wash soil into the line and widen the break. That pipe needs a repair plan first.

Not Always for One Hard Stoppage

A toy, a wad of wipes or a dropped object is usually a cable job. We do not sell jetting for a problem a cable solves.

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HYDRO JETTING SERVICES

What We Jet in Ankeny Homes and Businesses

From a single kitchen branch to the full lateral, plus the commercial kitchens covered by the city's grease ordinance.

  1. 01

    Household Kitchen Lines

    The branch from the sink to the stack, where cooled grease and food solids collect along the pipe bottom. We jet it back to full diameter.

  2. 02

    Laundry and Utility Sink Drains

    Washer lint and residue, plus paint or grout rinsed down a utility sink, cleared before they back up onto the basement floor.

  3. 03

    Basement Floor Drain Lines

    Sand, silt and lint settle in the trap and the pipe beyond it. Jetting moves that sediment out before it packs in place.

  4. 04

    Main Lateral Root Flush

    A root cutting nozzle opens the line at the joint, and the water carries the root mass away instead of leaving it to snag the next flush.

  5. 05

    Restaurant, School and Church Kitchens

    Ankeny's grease ordinance covers any operation that serves food, schools, churches, caterers, hotels and bars included. We jet those lines on a schedule, outside service hours.

  6. 06

    Grease Trap Service

    Our Des Moines branch, which covers Ankeny, services grease traps for restaurants, so the trap and the lines feeding it are handled by one crew.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Ankeny Calls Clog Busters for Hydro Jetting

  • No Jetter in an Unseen Pipe A camera goes through the line first, so we know the material, the joints and what is coating the wall before any pressure goes in.
  • We Tell You When Not to Jet If the footage shows pipe too weak for pressure, you hear that from us with the repair options, instead of getting a cleaning that makes it worse.
  • Nozzle Chosen for the Job A penetrating nozzle, a scouring nozzle and a root cutter each do different work. Pressure and flow are set to the pipe, not to the top of the machine's range.
  • Before and After on Screen You watch the camera footage with us before and after the jetting, so the result is something you can check for yourself.
  • Kitchens Worked Around Service Restaurant and institutional kitchen lines are jetted before opening or after close, so diners never see a hose.
  • Open 24 Hours From Vandalia Road The Des Moines branch that serves Ankeny takes calls around the clock, every day of the year.
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How We Hydro Jet a Line in Ankeny

Find the way in, look inside, jet the whole run, then look again.

  1. Find the Best Access Point

    A cleanout is the right entry for a jetter. Without one, we work from a pulled toilet or the nearest fixture drain and tell you whether a cleanout would make future service easier.

  2. Camera the Line

    The camera shows the pipe material, every joint and what is lining the wall. A crack, sag or offset ends the jetting plan right here.

  3. Pick the Nozzle and Set the Flow

    Grease gets a scouring nozzle, a hard plug gets a penetrator and roots get a cutter. Pressure is matched to the pipe material and its condition.

  4. Jet the Full Run

    Rear-facing jets pull the hose downstream, and we scour the wall on a slow retrieve, working the entire line rather than stopping at the clog.

  5. Verify on Camera and Under Load

    A second camera pass shows the cleaned pipe wall. Then we run water at volume to confirm the line carries a full 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.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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

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“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.”

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

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“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”

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FAQ

Hydro Jetting Questions From Ankeny

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

No, not when the pipe is sound and the pressure suits it. Plastic and intact metal drain lines take jetting well, while a cracked, separated or collapsing pipe does not. That is why we run a camera through the line before jetting. If the footage shows failed pipe, we stop and explain the repair options instead.

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