Why Routine Jetting Matters
Routine drain jetting involves scheduling a regular cleaning of your drains using high-pressure water jets. Unlike reactive callouts that only address a problem once it's developed, routine drain jetting ensures that debris, grease, mineral deposits, and other build-ups are removed before they have the chance to cause a blockage. By keeping your pipes clear and flowing, the risk of sudden blockages or system failures is dramatically reduced.
Emergency callouts and major repairs can be expensive, especially if there's flooding, cracks or a collapsed pipe. Routine drain jetting acts as a protective measure against these issues by identifying and eliminating potential problems early on. Routine jetting also extends the lifespan of your drainage system. Blockages put pressure on the pipes, which can cause cracks, leaks or bursts. Routine jetting keeps the pipes clear, reduces the strain on the system and protects it against structural damage.
Typical Timeframes for Homes
For the average household, it's generally recommended that you schedule a drain jetting service every 18 to 24 months as a preventative measure. This routine service helps remove grease, food, soap scum, and mineral deposits from your drains and stops them from becoming potential blockages. However, households with larger families can benefit from having an annual jetting service. More occupants usually means there's more waste, which means there's a higher chance of grease or debris entering the drainage system. Similarly, older properties with outdated pipework may need frequent jetting, since wear and tear can make them more susceptible to blockages.
On the other hand, homes with newer, modern drainage systems and careful waste management practices may only need jetting every two to three years. In these cases, regular inspections can help determine when jetting is truly necessary, which helps prevent you from both over-servicing and under-servicing your drains.
Slow-draining sinks, recurring bad smells, or frequent clogs are all signs that your drains need jetting sooner rather than later. Acting promptly helps prevent these small issues from escalating into serious and expensive drainage problems.
How Businesses Benefit from Scheduled Jetting
For businesses across the UK, blocked drains can cause unpleasant odours, flooding, health and safety concerns, and even forced closures, which can all disrupt your daily operations and damage your reputation.
Scheduled drain jetting can thoroughly clean your drain pipes and remove grease, scale, food, and other build-ups from inside the pipes. Unlike emergency callouts, scheduled drain jetting can prevent blockages from forming in the first place. This proactive approach can help businesses avoid emergency callouts and keep their drainage systems running smoothly.
Emergency drain repairs can be expensive, especially for sectors such as hospitality, retail, or manufacturing, where any disruptions can directly impact customer service and productivity. By investing in scheduled drain jetting, businesses can drastically reduce the risk of large, unexpected expenses and repair costs.
Warning Signs You Need Jetting Sooner
One of the most common signs that your pipes need jetting immediately is slow-draining water. If your sinks, showers or toilets are taking much longer to empty, it often suggests that mineral deposits are narrowing the pipe’s diameter and restricting the water flow. Drain jetting can restore your water flow by removing these internal build-ups and completely clearing the pipe's interior.
Another warning sign is unpleasant odours. Foul smells coming from plugholes or outside the drains are signs that there's a build-up of waste, grease, or bacteria within the pipes. If this build-up is left untreated, it can lead to blockages, health hazards and collapsed pipes. Drain jetting can thoroughly clean the pipe's walls and remove the source of the odour.
Recurring blockages are also a red flag to watch out for. If you find yourself frequently using plungers, chemicals, or having frequent blockages, it's often a sign that the underlying cause of the issue hasn’t been properly cleared. Drain jetting can blast away any debris and residues left in the pipes that other methods may leave behind.
Our professional drain jetting services can clear stubborn blockages, remove debris build-ups, and restore your pipes back to normal. Our services are safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and we aim to provide long-lasting solutions that keep your drainage system flowing smoothly.
