Hydro-Jetting Services in Charlotte: Restore Flow & Remove Roots
- Mainline Jetting: Clearing the pipe from house to tank (grease/roots).
- Lateral Line Restoration: Scouring drainfield pipes to remove Biomat.
- Camera Inspection: Verifying the line is clean and checking for cracks.
- Root Removal: Cutting roots flush with the pipe wall.
In Charlotte's historic neighborhoods—Dilworth, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood—tree root intrusion is the #1 enemy of septic lateral lines. Established oaks and mature landscaping send roots seeking moisture directly into your pipes.
Hydro-jetting is the only non-invasive method to slice through these roots and apply bio-barrier treatments without excavating your yard. Our network connects you with specialists who understand when jetting can save your drainfield—and when replacement is inevitable.
Warning: Many homeowners confuse snaking with jetting. Snaking only punches a small hole through a clog, leaving roots and grease behind to cause another backup in weeks. Hydro-jetting scours the pipe 100% clean.
Hydro-jetting uses pressurized water (2,000-4,000 PSI) delivered through a specialized nozzle to restore pipes. The process targets:
- Tree Roots: Cutting them flush with pipe walls.
- Biomat: The biological slime layer that clogs drainfield soil.
- Grease & Scale: Hardened buildup from years of kitchen waste.
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Testimonials
Our 1980s system in Gastonia finally gave out after 40 years. Water was pooling in the yard and I knew we were looking at a full replacement. Used this directory to find contractors who specialized in older systems and clay soil. Got three detailed quotes that explained exactly what was failing and why. Ended up saving $5,000 by choosing a contractor who suggested hydro-jetting the laterals first before replacing the whole drainfield. Bought us another 5-7 years.
We have massive oak trees near our drainfield and they finally found the laterals. Contractor told us we needed a full replacement—$16,000. Got a second opinion through this directory and they suggested hydro-jetting first. Blasted out all the roots for $850 and the system has worked perfectly for two years now. Bought us time to save for an eventual replacement, but we might not even need it.
Drains were getting slower and slower—showers backing up, toilets not flushing right. First contractor said our drainfield was shot and quoted $22,000 for replacement. Found another pro through this site who camera’d the lines first and said it was just heavy biomat buildup in the laterals. Hydro-jetted them clean for $1,200 and everything’s draining like new. Saved us from a replacement we didn’t actually need.
Our system is 25 years old and still working, but I wanted to be proactive. Found a contractor who does preventive hydro-jetting every 5 years to clear out any buildup before it becomes a problem. They jetted the lines, inspected with a camera, and said everything looked great. For $900 every five years, I’m confident I can get another 10 years out of this system before considering replacement.