Hydro jetting clears a Wilson sewer or drain line with high-pressure water that cuts roots and removes grease and scale from the pipe wall. With nearly half of Wilson's homes built before 1980, a camera check often goes with it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Wilson.
Wilson's sewer lines in brief
City of Wilson Water Resources runs wastewater collection and the Hominy Creek Water Reclamation Facility, which also treats wastewater from several nearby towns. The city handles the public mains; the line from a house to the main is generally the owner's. Wilson's housing ranges widely, from early-1900s homes in the Old Wilson, West Nash Street and East Wilson historic districts to newer subdivisions mainly in the northwest. About 46% of homes were built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1983. Older homes often have clay or cast iron laterals, where roots and scale are the usual problems. Newer homes are mostly on plastic, where grease and wipes are more likely.
What to do right now
- Stop adding water. Hold off on flushing, showers, laundry and the dishwasher until the line is open.
- Check with a neighbor. If nearby homes are backing up too, call Wilson Water Resources about the public main.
- Find the cleanout. It's usually a capped pipe in the yard or near the foundation. Don't open it if it's under pressure from a backup.
- Note the details. Which fixtures are affected, when it started and whether the line has been cleaned before.
- Call for a plumber. If it's just your home, the clog is most likely in your own line.
Symptoms and what they usually mean
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| One sink slow, everything else fine | Clog in that fixture's branch or trap |
| Tub fills when the toilet is flushed | Blockage in the main building drain |
| Clog returns weeks after snaking | Grease or roots left on the pipe wall |
| Roots on the cable | Root intrusion at a clay or cracked joint |
| Several homes on the street backing up | Public main problem; call the city |
What affects the cost
- Access through a cleanout, toilet or roof vent
- Pipe length and material
- Amount of roots, scale or grease
- Camera inspection before or after
- After-hours scheduling
On older Wilson lines, a camera look before high pressure is a sensible request. It shows whether the pipe is sound enough to jet and helps the plumber choose the right nozzle. Afterward, it confirms the line is clear and shows any joints that may let roots back in.
Hydro Jetting questions in Wilson
Can older clay or cast iron pipe handle hydro jetting?
When sewage backs up, should I call the sewer utility or a plumber first?
Does jetting keep roots from growing back?
Will jetting remove grease from a kitchen drain line?
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