Kitchen & grease lines
Restaurant, cafeteria and break-room lines, where grease builds up fastest.
FRED'S PLUMBING
Hydro Jetting in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
High-pressure water jetting clears grease, sludge, scale and roots out of commercial drain and sewer lines — and scours the pipe wall clean instead of punching a hole through the blockage. Fred's Plumbing jets lines for commercial and multi-family properties across DFW.
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What hydro jetting actually does
A cable machine bores a hole through a clog. Water gets moving again, the line drains, and the call is closed — but the grease, sludge and scale coating the pipe wall are still there. The line closes back up, usually within a few months, and you pay for the same call again.
Hydro jetting works differently. A high-pressure hose with a specialized nozzle is fed into the line, and jets of water scour the full inside diameter of the pipe back to bare wall. Grease liquefies, sludge and sediment flush downstream, scale and root intrusion break up. The line is left at its original capacity rather than at the width of a cable.
It's water only. No chemicals go into your building's drains or the municipal system.
A jetter is already near your property
Most plumbing companies own one or two jetters, so when theirs is tied up across town, your line waits. Fred's Plumbing runs one of the largest jetting fleets in DFW, staged across the Metroplex instead of out of a single yard — so a truck is usually already near your property, and a second one can roll without pulling a crew off another emergency.
What we jet
Main sewer lines
Building mains and laterals cleaned to full diameter - the line everything else drains into.
Branch & floor drains
Interior lines that back up into occupied space, tenant suites and restrooms.
Storm drains & catch basins
Site drainage that silts up between storms and floods the lot in the next one.
Trench & culvert lines
Larger-diameter site and drainage lines.
Roots & scale
Root intrusion at joints and mineral scale in older cast iron.
Jetting vs. cable snaking
Both have their place. The difference matters when a line keeps backing up.
Removal, not a hole
A cable punches through a blockage. Jetting removes it and cleans the pipe wall.
Grease actually leaves the line
Grease re-coats and re-clogs quickly after cabling. Jetting liquefies and flushes it out.
The full pipe diameter
Jetting cleans the full pipe diameter, restoring the line's original flow capacity.
Sediment, sand and scale
Jetting breaks up sediment, sand and scale that a cable slides straight past.
Water only
No chemicals go into your drains or the municipal system.
Cabling still has its place
Cabling is still the right call for some jobs. We'll tell you which one you actually need.
How we approach a jetting job
Camera first
We inspect the line before jetting it, so we know what's in there and whether the pipe can take it.
The right nozzle and pressure
Both are matched to pipe size, pipe material and what's actually blocking the line.
Scheduled around your operations
After-hours and weekend work for occupied buildings.
Camera again afterwards
So you can see the line is clean, not just flowing.
Scheduled service where it makes sense
Kitchen lines on a regular cycle cost less over a year than emergency call-outs.
Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
- 30+ years serving DFW
- 24/7 response availability
“As always, I can depend on the team at Fred's Plumbing to respond quickly and complete the job professionally! Fred Gray was onsite to prepare a bid, and on finding a few units on the verge of failure, called in reinforcements and got FIVE emergency repairs done after a full morning walking units! I cannot recommend Fred's Plumbing enough!”
John Hamm
4 reviews · July 2026
“Wonderful company!! They unclogged my pipes and I'm thankful for the freedom”
Cooper Root
1 review · July 2026
“Scott was fantastic, very knowledgeable, took care of us quickly and respected tenants as well our area, cleaned up. Would definitely request his services!!!”
Tim Barnes
Local Guide · 12 reviews · June 2026
“May 25, 2026. Excellent work from David Sikes & Jeremy May this Memorial Day! These two experts repaired a main water line to the high rise building I work at in downtown Dallas. A resident drilled a hole into the water line by accident in an attempt to hang a mirror & flooded his bedroom before I could shut off the water. David & Jeremy preformed the repair & inspected the repair with the water turned back on at full pressure with 0 leaks. Thanks to the expertise of these two gentlemen, the water was turned back on for all residents in a timely manner. David, Jeremy, & Fred's have my gratitude.”
Sergio 0206
3 reviews · 4 photos · May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hydro jetting cost?
Cost depends on the length and diameter of the line, how accessible the cleanout is, what's blocking it, and whether the work runs during business hours or after-hours.
How often should commercial lines be jetted?
It depends on the line. Restaurant kitchen lines often need it quarterly or twice a year, because grease accumulates fast. A building main in an office or retail property may go years between cleanings. If a line has backed up more than once in twelve months, that's usually a sign it needs jetting rather than another cabling.
Is hydro jetting safe for older pipes?
Usually — but not always, which is exactly why we camera the line first. Sound cast iron, clay, PVC and ductile lines handle jetting well at the right pressure. A pipe that's already cracked, badly corroded, or has collapsed sections needs a different approach, and we'd far rather find that on camera than with a jetter. If your line isn't a candidate, we'll tell you and explain what is.
Will jetting damage my pipes?
Not when it's done properly. Pressure and nozzle are matched to the pipe's size and material, which is what the camera inspection is for. The risk with jetting isn't the tool — it's using it blind on a line that was already failing.
What's the difference between hydro jetting and snaking?
A cable bores a channel through a blockage so the line drains again. Hydro jetting scours the full diameter of the pipe, removing the grease and buildup that caused the blockage in the first place. Snaking is faster and cheaper for a simple obstruction; jetting is what you want when a line keeps backing up or has years of grease in it.
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