Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under century-old homes.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Hydro Jetting in Ravenswood, Chicago
If your line clogs again months after every rodding, the pipe walls are still coated. Hydro jetting scours them clean. We camera the line first and price it before we start. Our office is on Ravenswood Avenue.
The Basics
What Is Hydro Jetting?
Hydro jetting clears a sewer line with a high-pressure water stream, fed through the same cleanout access point used for rodding. A specialized nozzle sprays water in every direction as it moves through the pipe, scouring grease, scale, and roots off the entire pipe wall instead of just cutting a path through the middle. It's the fix for buildup that keeps coming back after rodding, or for roots that have worked into the pipe joints. Rodding opens the line back up. Hydro jetting cleans it.
When a Ravenswood Line Needs Jetting
Jetting is the better tool when:
Roots Come Back Within Months
Jetting clears growth off the walls.
A Shared Line Is Coated in Grease
Several kitchens, one lateral.
Old Cast Iron Has Narrowed
Scale removed, opening restored.
You're Planning a Liner
The pipe has to be clean first.
Why Jetting Works on Ravenswood Lines
The older the line, the more buildup it carries.
We Check the Pipe First
Century-old clay can be cracked.
Multi-Unit Grease
Jetting removes layers a cable leaves behind.
Longer Between Calls
A jetted line stays clear longer.
Before and After Video
You see the result.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Inspect before pressure.
1. Camera First
No jetting a broken pipe.
2. Jet at the Right Pressure
For clay or cast iron.
3. Show the Result
At the price you approved.
Why We Jet Before Lining a Ravenswood Sewer
A liner bonds to the inside of the old pipe, so the pipe has to be clean. Roots, grease and scale left on the walls would sit between the liner and the pipe and weaken the bond. That's why every lining job starts with jetting. On a century-old clay line, jetting also shows us exactly where the cracks and open joints are, so we know the liner will cover them all.
Customer Stories
Hydro Jetting Reviews
4.6 stars from 3,563 Google reviews for our Ravenswood office.
★★★★★
"Danny, Jerry, Eladio, and Pedro were an amazing team! They were very organized and tidy while digging up our yard to line our sewer. I would highly recommend!"
★★★★★
"Christian , was assigned to my home, came out and answered all my questions, and was very informative on the work that needed to get done. Sewer technician Alberto Garcia came over and rectified all my sewer issues big thumbs up to Alberto and the team at J Blanton, Will continue to call them for all my plumbing needs."
★★★★★
"Christian was super fast and friendly. Highly recommended. Have used J. Blanton in the past and their customer service is excellent."
Got Questions?
Hydro Jetting Questions From Ravenswood Homeowners
If it's intact.
If the camera shows it's intact, yes. Broken sections get repaired first.
For grease, usually.
For grease from several kitchens, usually. Jetting cleans the whole wall instead of cutting a path.
A few hours.
Usually a few hours, including both camera passes.
Eventually, unless the joints are sealed.
Eventually, through open joints. A liner seals them for good.
Not if the camera shows it's sound.
Not if the pipe is sound. That's why we look first.
It depends on the line and buildup. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on the line length, access and buildup. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club for Year-Round Sewer Protection
Prevent catastrophes before they disrupt your life. The No Drip Club ensures your waste and sewer lines are monitored and serviced regularly by J. Blanton’s absolute best.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Ravenswood
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to back porch spigots.
Water Testing & Filtration
Water testing and filtration systems, from under-sink filters to whole-house units.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Line That Stays Clear?
Our Ravenswood office is at 5126 N Ravenswood Ave, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Albany Park, West Ridge and more.
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