Snaking punches a hole through the clog but leaves most of the buildup stuck to your pipe walls. It’s like drilling a small tunnel through a wall of debris—water can flow, but the wall is still mostly there. The underlying problem remains.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to completely scour the inside of your pipes, removing grease, sludge, mineral deposits, and tree roots. The rotating nozzle cleans every surface, restoring your pipes to nearly original condition. It’s sewer line hydro-scrubbing that actually solves the problem.
That’s why snaked drains often clog again within months, while properly jetted lines typically stay clear for years. For recurring problems or preventive maintenance, jetting provides much better long-term value and fewer emergency service calls.