Does grease buildup mean the whole line is failing?
No. Grease can narrow a line that is otherwise sound. Ask whether an inspection shows only buildup or also a defect.
Urbandale, Iowa
Hydro Jetting for Grease and Sludge in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale's postwar boom put thousands of kitchens on lines laid in the same few decades. A kitchen line that keeps slowing down may need more than a path punched through the blockage. Tell us about heavy kitchen use, food waste and how long the last cleaning held.
What does grease do inside a line?
The EPA fact sheet on fats, oils and grease says grease solidifies, reduces a pipe's capacity and blocks flow. Cleaning clears what has built up. It does not replace keeping cooking oil out of the drain.
How is a grease blockage cleared?
The EPA sewer cleaning guidance describes jetting as aiming a high-pressure stream of water at the blockage or debris, with the nozzle shape chosen for the surface being cleaned. Ask which nozzle and approach suit your line.
Where does grease show up in Urbandale?
A kitchen in a house from the 1950s or 1960s has been sending grease down the same line for sixty years or more. Say which sink slows first and when the line was last cleaned.
If the property is a business along Hickman Road or Merle Hay Road, mention what the kitchen puts down the drain. That helps a professional choose between a short branch cleaning and a look at the main line.
Questions about this service
Will cleaning stop the grease from coming back?
Not by itself. Cleaning clears what has built up, and habits at the kitchen sink decide how fast it returns.
What should I tell you about the blockage?
Say which sink or fixture slows first, how long ago the last cleaning was and whether wastewater has backed up.
Is a restaurant line different from a house line?
Often. Commercial kitchens can send more grease down the line, so the cleaning plan may differ.
Describe what is happening. Start with a call.
Tell us about the affected drain, what you have noticed, and whether hydro jetting may suit the line.