If your main line has been cabled twice in the last year and it is slowing again, the plumber did nothing wrong. A cable cuts a hole through a blockage and gets the water moving, which is often all a line needs. What it leaves behind is the grease, soap scale and sediment coating the inside of the pipe, and that coating is what catches the next thing going down the drain.
Hydro jetting attacks the coating. At Reimer, we clean drain and sewer lines with water at pressures up to 4000 PSI for homeowners and businesses across Buffalo and Erie County, with plumbers working in Rochester, Hamburg, Cheektowaga, Albany, Syracuse and communities throughout Upstate New York. On a four inch lateral coated in years of kitchen grease, the difference in restored capacity is the difference between a pipe that drains and a pipe that drains for years. Here is what you get when you call us about a recurring drain problem:
- A sewer camera inspection before and after the jetting.
- Residential and commercial kitchen lines, Day or Night.
- Upfront pricing approved before we start.
- A 100% satisfaction guarantee on every job.
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Since 1921, our team of Western NY’s top notch service specialists have been serving the area and caring for thousands of customers. At Reimer, we do everything in our power to ensure that your home comfort system works efficiently and effectively every time you turn it on.
- Multi-Point System Inspection
- Calibrate System for Efficiency
- Ensure Proper Airflow
- Maintain System Warranties
- Reduces Unexpected Breakdowns
- Evaluate Filtration & Indoor Air Quality
- Routine Maintenance Leads to Reduced Utility Bills and Extends the Life of your System(s)
What Does Hydro Jetting Do That Drain Cabling Cannot?
The nozzle throws water forward to break up the obstruction and backward to pull the hose through the line, flushing loosened material toward the main and scouring the pipe wall as it travels. A cable restores flow through the middle of a blockage. Jetting restores the pipe.
That is also why we sometimes cable first and jet afterwards on the same visit. Clear the line so water can move, then clean the walls so the next clog has nothing to grip.
When Do Homes in Buffalo and Erie County Need Hydro Jetting?
Three conditions common in this housing put a line on the jetting list rather than the cabling list.
The first is cast iron. Homes across Buffalo, Lackawanna, Kenmore and the older parts of Cheektowaga and Tonawanda still run cast iron stacks and laterals. Cast iron corrodes from the inside and builds a rough scale that narrows a four inch pipe to two and grabs everything passing through it. Descaling with the jetter and a chain knocker restores the bore in a way no cable can.
The second is grease in a cold lateral. Sewer laterals here sit below a frost line around 42 inches, and cold pipe walls harden cooking fat faster than warm ones. Kitchen lines in older doubles and two-family homes, where two kitchens often share one stack, build up quickly. The third is roots. Where they re-enter a clay tile line every year after cabling, a root-cutting head clears more of the mass and cleans the joint face.
Book an inspection if you recognise any of this:
- The main line has backed up more than once in two years
- Several fixtures drain slowly at the same time, especially on the lowest floor
- A cabled line runs well for a few weeks and then slows again
- Drain odours return after the line has been cleared
- Water rises in a floor drain when the washing machine empties
What is the Differrence Between Hydro Jetting and Drain Snaking?
For a single blocked fixture, a toy in a toilet or a hairball in a bathroom branch, a cable is faster, cheaper and correct. Jetting a branch line to clear a localised clog is overkill and we will say so.
Jetting earns its cost on main lines and repeat problems: when the blockage is grease, sludge, sediment or scale, when the clog keeps returning, when the camera shows buildup running the length of the pipe, and on any line serving a kitchen or a commercial premises. Pipe material, buildup type, length affected and cleanout access decide the rest, and straightforward drain cleaning remains the better value on a simple fixture clog.
What Happens During a Hydro Jetting Service
The sequence is the same on a Buffalo bungalow and an Albany restaurant.
- Assessment. We check which fixtures are affected, review previous drain service, and find a working cleanout inside or outside the property.
- Camera inspection. The camera locates the buildup, measures how far out it sits and shows the pipe material along with any cracks, offsets or bellies. A fully blocked line gets cabled first so the camera can pass.
- Nozzle and pressure selection. Grease, sediment, roots and cast iron scale each call for a different head and working pressure. This is the step that separates a professional jetting from rented equipment.
- Cleaning. The hose is fed through the cleanout and worked out to the main, then drawn back to flush loosened material downstream.
- Flow test and second camera pass. We run the fixtures that were failing and camera the cleaned pipe, so you see the result rather than take our word for it.
Is Hydro Jetting Safe for Older Pipes?
Yes in a structurally sound pipe at the right pressure. No in a pipe that has already failed, and this region has plenty of the second kind.
Clay tile with open joints, fibre pipe from postwar builds that has deformed into an oval, and cast iron corroded through are all lines where high pressure water can turn a restriction into a collapse. That is why the camera goes in first. If your pipe will not take jetting, we tell you what it needs instead, whether that is a spot repair or sewer line repair, and we do not charge you for a service that would have made things worse.
Hydro Jetting for Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
Commercial kitchen lines fail on a schedule, not by accident. Fats, oils and grease cool in the run between the three compartment sink and the grease interceptor and build until a Friday service backs up onto the kitchen floor.
We jet kitchen waste lines, grease interceptor discharge lines and floor drain runs for restaurants, taverns, schools and care facilities across Buffalo, Erie County and the Rochester, Syracuse and Albany areas. Most operators put the work on a standing interval and take an early morning or overnight slot so the kitchen never closes. Scheduled jetting costs a fraction of a shutdown, and it keeps the interceptor doing the job the municipality expects of it.
Hydro Jetting Across Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany
We jet drain and sewer lines throughout Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Hamburg, West Seneca, Orchard Park, Tonawanda, Grand Island, Williamsville and Niagara Falls. Our plumbers also cover Rochester, the Finger Lakes, Syracuse, Albany and the Capital Region.
Jetting is equipment-dependent work, and the housing across this area spans more than a century of pipe materials. Because we also handle the cleaning, the repair and the excavation that a jetting job sometimes uncovers, you are not left holding a diagnosis with nobody to carry out the work.
We have branches in Cheektowaga, Hamburg, Rochester, Clifton Park and Brewerton, so the plumber who jets your line works out of a location near you. Our call centre is available 24/7, and we offer Day or Night service when a line backs up outside normal hours.ating, Cooling & Plumbing today and keep your plumbing system operating safely and efficiently.
Why Homeowners Trust Reimer for Hydro Jetting
We have been clearing drains in this region since 1921, and Buffalo News readers voted us Best of 716 for plumbing in 2025. Across more than 13,764 Google reviews, what customers mention on this service is that the line stayed open afterwards.
Every plumber who comes to your door is licensed, certified and background checked, and you approve the price before we start. We camera the line before and after, so the result is something you see rather than something you are told, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Schedule Hydro Jetting with Reimer Today
If the same drain keeps coming back, stop paying to clear it and let us find out what is coating the pipe. We will inspect the line, tell you whether jetting is the right tool for it, and quote the work upfront.
Call Reimer at (716) 272-2371 to schedule hydro jetting in Buffalo, Erie County or anywhere across our Upstate New York service area, or book online and we will confirm your arrival window.
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For decades, local homeowners have trusted the team at Reimer Home Services with all their home service needs. We’re your HVAC company in Buffalo. We’re your plumbers here in Western New York. Above all else, we’re here for you and your home.
You can count on our team to be there when you need us. In fact, we’re available Day or Night. Your home’s problems can’t wait, and neither should you. Call us and let us know how our plumbers and techs can help.
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Our Sewer Line Cleaning Packages
Basic Cleaning From Outside
We’ll clean sewer from outside trap using K-1500 power cleaner. We’ll reseal any caps or covers, and then use a camera to inspect the sewer line.
Basic Cleaning From Inside
We’ll clean the sewer from inside of home using K-1500 power cleaner. We use all necessary drop clothes and shoe covers, and reseal any caps or covers. We also use a camera to inspect the sewer.
Extreme Clog
Clean sewer from inside of home using K-1500 power cleaner with root-cutting tips.
We’ll use drop cloths to protect your home, and reseal any caps or covers. Includes a sewer camera inspection.
Add-On: Power Jetting
Complete power jetting of main sewer line with 4000 PSI of water pressure to remove any sediment, roots, or debris not accessible with sewer cleaning machine. Leaves your sewer line completely clear.
Add-On: 2-Year Warranty
Expand our warranty up to two years with this add-on to your sewer line cleaning package.
Our sewer line cleaning warranties.
Our Basic Cleaning From Outside package comes with a 30-day warranty.
Our Basic Cleaning From Inside package comes with a 60-day warranty.
Our Extreme Clog package comes with a 90-day warranty
All of our Buffalo sewer line repair and cleaning warranties exclude any clogs caused by the negligence of the homeowner.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
We believe in our work and the positive impact we have on local homes. It’s why our sewer line cleaning here in Buffalo, NY comes backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied with our services, let us know. We’ll work with you to make the situation right.
Buffalo’s best plumbing team.
We’re proud to have Buffalo’s top plumbers working under our roof. Call us for Day or Night service, and we’ll send one of these friendly experts out to your home to handle any plumbing issue you’re facing.
- Our plumbers handle all projects.
- All our plumbers are certified.
- Our team is background-checked.
Upfront, honest pricing.
Our company offers fair and honest estimates, and then stands by them. We’ll always tell you what your plumbing repair should cost before getting started, and get your approval before we do.
How often should a sewer line be hydro jetted?
Most homes never need it. Jetting treats a known condition rather than serving as routine maintenance. Where grease, roots or scale keep returning, annually is common, and commercial kitchens are usually on a much shorter cycle.
Will hydro jetting damage my pipes?
Not in a structurally sound pipe operated at the correct pressure. In a pipe that has already cracked or deformed it can, which is why we camera the line first and recommend repair instead where the pipe will not take it.
Can hydro jetting remove tree roots?
Yes. A root-cutting head clears the root mass and cleans the joint face. It does not seal the crack the roots grew through, so a line with root intrusion still needs repair to stop them returning.
Does hydro jetting use chemicals?
No, water only. That makes it suitable for properties on septic and for municipalities that discourage chemical drain products.
How long does a hydro jetting service take?
A straightforward residential main line is usually a couple of hours including the camera work. Heavy cast iron descaling or a long commercial run takes longer.
Can you jet a line with no cleanout?
Not until there is access. On a property with no accessible cleanout we may need to install one, or pull a toilet, before either the camera or the jetter can go in. We tell you which applies when you call.
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Proud to serve Buffalo and Upstate New York.
From Niagara Falls to Orchard Park and all points in between, we’re Upstate New York’s local heating, cooling, and plumbing pros. No matter where you live in the Buffalo area, you can count on Reimer to be there for your home with our fast, Day or Night sewer line cleaning service.
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