When rods will not shift a blockage in Rutherglen, an engineer may suggest jetting. It can clear grease, silt and scale from the pipe walls. Mention what you think caused the blockage, since that guides the method.
The engineer needs to know the pipe's material, width and condition, because these details decide the pressure and the nozzle.
Jetting is for drains on your own land. South Lanarkshire Council deals with road gullies, which some people call stanks.
Ask the engineer to show that the pipe now runs clear. A second camera pass is one way to check, although it may cost extra.
Old or damaged pipes may not cope with high pressure, so a camera check first can help. Then the engineer can set the pressure to suit the pipe. Ask what pressure they plan to use.
Scottish Water says the drain from a home to the public sewer is usually about 10 cm wide. That is less than the width of a DVD. So in Rutherglen, a little fat or a few wipes can block it.
A few good questions can save money later, because they show how the engineer works. Put them in your request, or ask when the engineer replies.
Not always, but it helps with older or damaged pipes. The camera can show cracks or loose joints first. Ask whether the check is part of the price.
Let it cool and set, then scrape it into food waste or the bin. Fat, oil and grease thicken as they cool, so they block pipes. Jetting can clear a build-up, but the bin stops it forming.
It depends on the condition of the pipe. A camera check first can show cracks or loose joints that high pressure could make worse.
Prices vary with the pipe length, the access and how much needs clearing. UK cost guides differ, and none is specific to Rutherglen, so ask for a written quote.
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