This hydro jetting job came from a family living near Shaw Avenue and Blackstone, in a home built in the late 1970s—prime Fresno plumbing territory.
The Problem They Were Seeing
The homeowner told us:
"It's not always clogged, but when we do laundry, the toilet bubbles."
That's usually a sign of a partial blockage in the main sewer line.
Fresno-Specific Plumbing Challenges
Fresno homes deal with:
- Hard water mineral buildup
- Mature tree roots
- Long, flat sewer runs
A camera inspection showed grease buildup and early root intrusion—not a full collapse, but enough to cause recurring problems.
Why Hydro Jetting Was the Best Solution
Snaking would have cleared a path temporarily. Hydro jetting, on the other hand, cleans the pipe walls completely.
When the homeowner watched the camera feed afterward, he said:"I've lived here 15 years and it's never looked like that."
What We See Often in Fresno
In areas like Fig Garden Loop, hydro jetting isn't just a fix—it's preventative maintenance.
Step-by-Step: How We Performed the Hydro Jetting
We began by locating the main cleanout, which turned out to be partially buried under landscaping. This happens a lot in Fresno yards where years of soil and mulch slowly cover access points.
When we ran the camera through the line, we noticed something unexpected. In addition to grease buildup, there was a slight offset in one section of pipe—not a full break, but enough that aggressive jetting could have caused damage if done incorrectly.
We paused the job and showed the homeowner the camera footage. Instead of running full pressure right away, we adjusted the jetting settings and worked through the line in shorter sections. This allowed us to clean the buildup without stressing the compromised area.
About halfway through, debris backed up briefly at the cleanout—another common Fresno issue when grease and roots mix together. We flushed the line in stages, rechecked with the camera, and continued until the pipe walls were fully clear.
Once finished, we tested all fixtures inside the house. The homeowner immediately noticed the difference and said, "It hasn't drained like this in years."
Key Takeaways for Homeowners
- Recurring backups usually mean buildup, not just a clog
- Hydro jetting extends pipe life when done correctly
- Camera inspection matters before jetting
👉 Jobs like this highlight why professional hydro jetting in Fresno is one of the most effective long-term drain solutions.
