Lefty's Plumbing
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Drain & Sewer

Hydro Jetting in San Diego

Cabling opens a hole through the clog. Hydro-jetting scours the pipe wall so the line stays clear. It is the right call for grease, scale, and root intrusion in main lines.

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What's included

Hydro Jetting

  • Main line hydro-jetting
  • Kitchen line grease removal
  • Root cutting with camera confirmation
  • Pre-jet camera inspection
  • Warranty on jetted lines

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Why this comes up in San Diego

Older San Diego neighborhoods like North Park, Kensington, University Heights, and Golden Hill are full of clay and cast-iron laterals with mature trees on top of them. Newer builds in Del Sur, Otay Ranch, and 4S Ranch tend to have fixture-branch clogs instead. Either way, we camera the line so you see exactly what caused it.

FAQ

Common questions

Will jetting damage my pipes?+

Not when the pipe is intact. We camera the line first to confirm it can handle jetting pressure.

How is jetting different from a snake?+

A snake pokes a hole through the clog. Jetting removes the buildup entirely. Very different outcomes.

How long does it take?+

Typical main line jet is 1 to 2 hours including camera confirmation.

Why do older San Diego neighborhoods have so many root problems?+

Neighborhoods like North Park, Kensington, South Park, and University Heights are full of clay laterals from the 1920s to 1950s. Mature ficus, magnolia, and pepper trees find every joint. Jetting plus root treatment is the long-term fix, not repeat snaking.

Do you pull permits for sewer work?+

Yes. Every sewer replacement inside City of San Diego, La Mesa, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Coronado, or unincorporated county is permitted and inspected before backfill.

Our Promise

The Lefty guarantee

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