High-pressure jetting is essential maintenance for Selly Oak's heavily used drainage systems. The area's student HMOs place extraordinary demand on Victorian-era pipes, and regular professional jetting removes the grease, soap, and debris that accumulate faster than in typical residential properties.
We inspect your Selly Oak drainage system to determine pipe material, diameter, and condition. This ensures we select the correct jetting pressure and nozzle.
Where appropriate, a brief camera inspection confirms the location and nature of deposits so jetting effort is directed precisely where it is needed.
Our specialist jetting unit delivers water at pressures up to 4,000 PSI through a rotating nozzle, scouring the pipe walls clean and flushing debris towards the sewer.
A final camera pass confirms the pipe is clear. We compare before-and-after footage so you can see the improvement, and advise on a suitable maintenance interval.
We select jetting equipment and pressure settings appropriate for Selly Oak's predominantly Victorian pipe stock. The cleaning process is thorough, removing months of accumulated deposits and restoring full flow capacity to heavily used systems.
Local tip: Selly Oak HMO landlords should schedule jetting at least annually, ideally during the summer void period. This prevents the blockage-prone winter months from creating expensive emergency callouts.
Yes, when carried out by qualified engineers. We adjust water pressure to suit the pipe material and condition — lower pressures for older clay pipes common in Selly-oak, higher pressures for modern plastic systems. A brief CCTV check beforehand confirms the pipe can safely be jetted.
Drain jetting in Selly-oak typically costs between £100 and £250 depending on the length of pipe and severity of deposits. We confirm the price before starting. Regular maintenance jetting is usually at the lower end of this range.
For most Selly-oak residential properties, jetting every 12 to 18 months keeps drainage flowing freely. Properties with mature trees nearby, or commercial kitchens producing grease, may benefit from more frequent cleaning — typically every 6 to 12 months.
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