High-pressure jetting of drainage pipes is the most effective way to remove accumulated grease, sludge, and rust from pipe walls. How can you tell if your drainage system needs urgent intervention? There are many signs, but the main one is a blockage or poor water drainage.
This problem is very common, often due to errors made during the installation of drainage pipes: an incorrect gradient or even a back-slope, or poor quality workmanship. However, even if the installation was done correctly and the drainage has been functioning for years, the system can still fail due to the build-up of debris, dirt, and rust on the pipe walls.
The sooner the problem is identified and the correct solution found, the quicker the system's former efficiency will be restored. Otherwise, the drainage system may need to be completely replaced.
Drainage Cleaning Options
There are several options for cleaning drainage systems. One of the most effective is high-pressure cleaning. This requires a range of tools and equipment: from dirt traps and high-pressure units to teams equipped with all necessary gear.
It should be noted immediately that no advertised liquid chemical product can deal with a serious pipe blockage. Intervention is necessary here – and aggressive chemicals often damage older pipework more than they help.
- Slow drainage in multiple fixtures simultaneously
- Sewer smell in the apartment or basement
- Water backing up from floor drains or toilets
- Recurring blockages in the same location
Hydro-Dynamic Cleaning
Hydro-dynamic drainage cleaning is a highly effective and impactful method for restoring drainage pipes to pristine condition. However, it's not possible to clean pipes this way in a home setting.
Naturally, you could insert a flexible hose into the system and blast water at high pressure, but it's unlikely to tackle a severe blockage. The hose end must have a special nozzle, which is changed depending on the severity of the blockage. Such a nozzle cannot be custom-made in a garage – a DIY nozzle will break apart in the pipe, creating additional problems.
In summary: if a drainage pipe blockage has reached a level of 6 out of 10, it's not advisable to try to solve it yourself. It's better to contact specialists.
High-Pressure Jetting in Tallinn and Harjumaa
ToruFix provides high-pressure jetting for risers and external lines in apartment buildings, as well as drainage systems for private homes and commercial properties. During the work, we identify where the blockage was located and what caused it – if necessary, we perform a camera inspection after cleaning to assess the actual condition of the pipework.
For apartment associations, we recommend regular scheduled high-pressure jetting: it is many times cheaper than a flooded basement and an insurance claim.
- High-pressure jetting 150–250 bar, nozzles according to pipe diameter
- Cleaning of grease traps and external lines
- Camera inspection after cleaning
- Faecal waste transport and septic tank emptying