HYDRO JETTING

And do I need it?

In any type of plumbing system, grease and sediment accumulation is completely normal, especially in the low points of the drainage line.

To avoid blocked clogs, we offer power flushing and hydro flushing services. These will keep your drainage lines clean and greatly reduce the likelihood of a full-system block-up or slowed drain. We also use down-drain cameras to see firsthand how clean the lines are after a cleaning is performed. This is effective for many types of drain lines including sanitary lines, storm lines, catch basins and sumps.

Perimeter drains can also be hydro jetted. Do you have standing water near your home? Or do you have concerns about water leaking through your foundation. Often your perimeter drain is also full of debris or sludge. We can camera the line to assess and hydrojet to clear the perimeter so water flows away from your home.

Hydro Jetter

HYDRO JETTING EXPLAINED

You are probably asking yourself what hydro-jetting is and what it can do for you. If you have noticed clogs or other problems with your plumbing that keep recurring, hydro jetting may be a solution. Sometimes, as time goes on, sludge can build up inside your pipes and create problems. Sometimes a drain can be unclogged but the sludge remains in place, which will create blockages in the future.

GETTING THE JOB DONE

Hydro jetting is a way to clean your drains to ensure there are no issues. A hydro jetter sprays pressurized water into your drains to remove anything that could block the flow of water. Hydro jetting could be the perfect solution for your problem.

Hydro Jetter

ELIMINATE THE CLOG

The process of removing buildup involves working with gravity. As the water scours the pipes, the debris that's dislodged then moves down, with gravity, safely flushing the debris out of the system.

Blocks can build up over time or be caused by an object being put down a drain. In either case, having the pipe fully cleared ensures your plumbing is working properly in your home, avoiding ongoing problems, mess, or insurance claims!

Hydro Jetter

PRECAUTIONS

In most cases, hydro jetting is a safe way to remove blockages that cause clogging. However, it is possible to cause further problems if hydro jetting is done in sewer lines where tree-root penetration is significant.

CAMERA INSPECTION

Inspecting the plumbing system and the sewer lines to assess the root of the problem before implementing any solution is recommended.

Also recommended is a camera inspection after cleaning out plumbing pipes to show the effectiveness of the hydrojetting, and the general condition of the pipes.

Hydro Jetter

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST

Your drain clearing cost will depend on:

  • Location of the clog. Clogs in the main sewer line cost more to clear than ones in secondary drain lines because clogs in the mainline are more difficult to reach and affect more than one plumbing fixture.
  • Accessibility of your plumbing cleanout. The harder your cleanout is to reach, the more you’ll pay in labour costs. Cleanouts located outside your home will be easier to access than ones inside it.
  • Video camera inspection. A camera inspection increases the price upfront, but can save your plumber a lot of time in clearing the clog.
  • Severity of the clog. Depending on what’s clogging your drain, a plumber will use either a drain cleaning cable machine (less expensive) or a hydro jetting machine (more expensive) to clear it.

WHY CHOSE ACORN

If you're experiencing problems with your plumbing system, work with our experienced technicians to come up with the best plan. Using diagnostic tools, augers and hydrojetting if needed, we will effectively clean out debris from your plumbing system and sewer lines.

Choose Acorn Service Group for their professional plumbers, for their high quality services, and upfront pricing guaranteed.

Give us a call at 604 948 9949 to learn more about hydrojetting.


GOOGLE TESTIMONIALS

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Jamie did an awesome job! He was pleasant, efficient and very helpful! He kept me informed of his progress with the service and shared handy maintenance tips to ensure my systems run in tip top shape. I highly recommend his service!
Phyllis MacPherson
Phyllis MacPherson
21:33 25 Mar 23
Had two old toilets replaced with new ones as one of them had started to crack. Acorn came and looked and measured first, then ordered the toilets and called to book when they arrived. I got a 3hr window then they called when they were 45 minutes out. Nick and Leon were prompt, friendly, and professional and treated the home with care. They also did a random small repair they happened to notice. They even folded the tp into a hotel style triangle. Nick was a good, patient trainer showing his new colleague the process.
Sam T
Sam T
23:13 21 Mar 23
Nick and Mario came to install a new hot water tank for me. Mario came to quote and nick was here the next day to install. Great fast service
Janet Gower
Janet Gower
19:15 17 Mar 23
Super fast service! Nick was friendly and professional and provided some great suggestions. Thank you!
M.C. Guevremont
M.C. Guevremont
16:58 16 Mar 23
I totally recommend Acorn to help with anything needed with heating and plumbing. Efficient, super helpful and knowledgeable technicians on the two occasions that I have had them here over the past few years.Today I was delighted to be able to ask the advice of Dennis (the technician who was here to do a check over of my furnace) about a problem that had been bugging me for years with the noisy fan of my fireplace. I was thrilled that he was able to quickly troubleshoot the issue and is now arranging with his Acorn colleague to see about ordering a replacement part.I also was able to learn more about my furnace and after seeing the filter that it would be advisable to have the ducts cleaned (I have 3 big dogs). I was able to get a referral to reliable company with a 10% discount—again, supportive, helpful and efficient.The technician also checked my water tank and offered very helpful advice (and will ask his Acorn colleagues to check (via the tank’s serial numbers) as to what it’s longevity is before it should be replaced. I am a big fan of being proactive to avoid “disasters” such as a leaking tank so I am feeling relieved about the water tank (which has been on my mind for a while).What I really appreciate is the support and assistance through the technician’s helpful attitude, knowledge, efficiency plus follow through which for me translates to peace of mind as a homeowner.Having a quality company that I can trust and depend on translates to peace of mind. I totally recommend Acorn Plumbing and Heating.
Wendy Steeves
Wendy Steeves
23:57 11 Mar 23
Ke the service technician did a great job and explained everything. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Herb von Hockauf
Herb von Hockauf
21:45 10 Mar 23
A very good company to work for extremely nice staff who will support you. enjoyed my time with them. Jason
Reflex
Reflex
22:54 14 Feb 23
James has performed fast and efficient service. I would let him do all my maintenance in the future.
Rick Hepting
Rick Hepting
22:43 27 Jan 23
If you're thinking about using Acorn Services just do it. I recommend them to family and friends without hesitation. I cannot overstate how professional, knowledgeable, and friendly everyone is and how they work together seamlessly as a team. In Jan 2021, Acorn Services rescued me and replaced several cracked and leaking pipes. How they operated convinced me to switch my maintenance services exclusively to them. Recently our 50 year old boiler had finally reached its endpoint. Shane provided me with options to replace the boiler and hot water tank (also at end of life) with a combined system, the pro's and con's of each vendor, assured me that everything was included in the quote (and it was), advised me of the rebates, coordinated the schedule with me, and let me know what I could expect. Austin led the install with help from Max and they went above and beyond. Our mechanical room was pretty funky and it had an ancient snow melt machine and old shelving that they removed at no extra cost. What a transformation over two days to see all the old stuff out and this clean, modern system mounted on the wall, and tucked in the corner. The room looks amazing - you can tell that they created a design for the room and installed the system to give us the most free space possible. There was an issue with a component of the vendor hardware, which the guys worked late into a Friday evening to resolve, but it required a new part. Jamie arrived the following morning and replaced the part, tuned the system, and got it up and running in less than an hour. Overall a great group of people and we're extremely satisfied.
Barry Caswell
Barry Caswell
19:04 14 Jan 23
Exterior Gas BBQ Box Install - Jamie did a great job installing our outdoor gas bbq box. The box (stainless steel) is neat, clean and athletically appealing. Jamie, was very thorough in testing and restarting all our gas connections (fireplaces, stove, water tank and furnace) to ensure everything was up and running. As well Jamie, was super friendly and we very appreciated him showing us how to properly and safely use this new connection. Thank you!
Shelley Harris
Shelley Harris
21:07 11 Jan 23
Ke did a great job. Very efficient and even vacuumed our laundry room. Cleaner than when he got here!
Russell Bostock
Russell Bostock
03:07 11 Jan 23
Acorn was able to come same day and help with a furnace issue. Jamie was awesome. Efficient and friendly.
Braden
Braden
06:08 10 Jan 23
Always great service from Acorn. Thx to Jamie Stewart who was very professional and thorough. Great company!
John Donnelly
John Donnelly
20:20 08 Jan 23
Appointment made in good time.Technician arrived on timeClean efficient. Professional.Advised on hot water tankCleaned fireplace on requestVery reasonable billingThese standards have been met for mote than 10 years
Beryl Oborne
Beryl Oborne
21:04 04 Jan 23
This is not an easy review to write. The office staff have been excellent, they communicate effectively in a timely fashion and are very knowledgeable despite not being trained technicians.My concern lies with the service Acorn provided.My furnace stopped working and I called Acorn on Friday, I explained the situation and also said that I had an alternate source of heat in the house so it wasn’t an urgent issue.I was called on Tuesday with the news that a technician was available and he correctly diagnosed a faulty gas valve. The valve was replaced and I was billed $149 for the call out (which I knew about) and $508 for the valve (which seems a little steep).From that day on we noticed a smell that we thought was gas but did not smell like rotten eggs as BC Hydro describe so we were confused what it might be.My wife eventually convinced me to call Acorn and to their credit a technician was dispatched that day.He confirmed that the smell was indeed gas and there were two leaks, one from a loose out pressure tap on the valve and one due to the flare nut being cross threaded when the valve was installed.He fixed both leaks under warranty.I called Acorn to express my concern about the cross threaded flare nut as a potential source of future leaks. The office staff said they were pretty sure it would be fine but that I should check for leaks on a regular basis. I was not satisfied with this answer. The office said that the Service Manager would call me to discuss my concerns. That was one week ago. No call.I would like Acorn to replace the cross threaded gas valve with a new one so my family and I can feel confident that it isn’t likely to develop a leak sometime in the future.I also would like to reiterate that gas does not smell like rotten eggs, so if you suspect something may be gas - assume it is and call in an HVAC tech. I didn’t, and put my family at risk for nearly a week while I tried to figure out what the smell was.I sent this review to Acorn and got a call from the service manager who apologized and told me that the service tech who said the fitting had been cross threaded said that he didn’t mean it was cross threaded and shouldn’t have written that. I asked for a picture of the threads which the tech had taken at the time and they looked okay.I am not completely comfortable with the state of our furnace and will be closely monitoring it for leaks. I asked that they schedule a follow up check in about six months or whenever their quiet time is to be sure we haven’t developed a slow leak. I also suggested they do a comp service while they were here to compensate us for the hassle and risk they caused. No reply.In all conscience I can’t recommend Acorn.After posting this review I received a call from one of the owners. She had no issues with any of my comments and apologized, noting that the service people are run off their feet at the moment but that was no excuse for not responding to my last communication. She offered to send someone round to confirm their were no leaks and also agreed that in the circumstances my request for a follow up check and complimentary tune up during the Spring were completely reasonable. She immediately followed that up with an email confirmation. She is proud of the people they employ and wanted to make sure that I was a satisfied customer. I had initially given them 3 stars, it is a shame it took a dodgy review to get good service. I am not sure yet how I feel about using them again, but as far as this transaction is concerned I am satisfied with the final outcome.Ian Denison
Ian Denison
Ian Denison
21:58 25 Nov 22
The pilot light in our old furnace went out in the middle of the cold and we could not re-ignite it. A friend recommended we try Acorn. The technician was extremely efficient and experienced and explained at every step what he was doing. He eventually replaced the pilot light but when he noticed the pilot flame was still weak, he went through the assembly and eventually cleaned out this small tube which was plugged with debris. After he did that, the pilot light was noticeably stronger. The tech is Ke, he was extremely professional and excellent. Not only was he polite, but he took his shoes off before entering our house and also vacuumed up the dust in the furnace after he was finished. Very impressed. He did recommend our 20 year old furnace be replaced, but now with his repairs, we can do it when we are financially ready to so. Five stars for Ke and Acorn!
Elaine Lo
Elaine Lo
23:14 17 Nov 22
I made an appointment for a technician to come and look at my heat pumps because I was having trouble with them. The technician showed up and asked what the problems I was having with my system, I explained the problems and he told me what he thought he should do to find the problems. He told what he thought it could be and gave me options on how he wanted to proceed, also let me know the probable costs and came to an agreement. Thank god he did a thorough investigation before diving into what I thought was wrong because he figured out the problem and cost me half of what I thought the problem was. I would use Acorn again and if all their technicians are as good as the one I had there a very lucky company.John Newman
Scribner Man
Scribner Man
01:41 27 Oct 22
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