High-pressure water jetting for residential kitchen lines, soap scum, commercial drain lines, and severe blockages that cable equipment alone can’t fully resolve. Cleans the entire pipe interior — not just a path through the centre.
Two dedicated units — a low-volume residential jetter for small lines and a high-pressure commercial unit for main lines. The right machine for every application.
A specialized nozzle delivers high-pressure water simultaneously forward and backward through the line. The forward jet breaks up blockages. The rear jets propel the hose and scour the pipe walls clean.
Unlike cable equipment that cuts a path through a blockage, jetting cleans the entire pipe interior. Grease, scale, and debris are flushed completely from the pipe wall — not just pushed through.
Different blockage types and pipe sizes require different nozzle configurations. We match the jetting nozzle to the specific application — grease nozzles for grease, root-cutting nozzles where roots are present.
Where applicable, camera inspection confirms the condition of the line before jetting begins and verifies the result after. You see the before and after — not just our word for it.
A cable machine cuts through a blockage and restores flow. That’s the right tool for most residential drain and main line work. But grease buildup on commercial lines, severely coated pipe walls, or situations where flow needs to be fully restored rather than just reopened — those are jetting applications.
The difference is in what gets left behind. After cable work, the pipe walls may still carry a layer of grease or scale. After jetting, they don’t.
Hydro jetting requires matched equipment — the right PSI, the right GPM, and the right hose for the line being cleaned. Underpowered units don’t clean. Overpowered units damage pipe.
For kitchen drain lines, soap scum buildup, and residential small-line applications, Imperial operates a 1,700 PSI, 1.2 GPM mini jetter. The lower flow rate is intentional — it delivers enough pressure to clean thoroughly without the volume that could damage older or smaller-diameter residential pipe. Kitchen grease, soap scum, and organic buildup are flushed completely from the pipe wall without risk to the line.
Most companies in Winnipeg do not offer residential main sewer line jetting through the winter months. Operating water-based high-pressure equipment in Winnipeg’s extreme cold requires preparation, heated storage, and operational discipline that most operators avoid. Imperial keeps both jetting units ready and in service year-round — including the coldest winter nights. If your line needs jetting in February, we can do it.
For main sewer lines and commercial applications, Imperial operates a 24HP V-Twin engine jetting unit producing 5,200 PSI at 6.6 US GPM. This is purpose-built commercial equipment — the pressure and volume combination required to clean a main sewer line completely, not just restore flow. Matched hose diameter and length ensure pressure is maintained at the nozzle across the full run of the line.
The nozzle used determines what actually happens inside the pipe. We follow a deliberate sequence on every jetting job — matched to what the line needs, always finished the same way.
The first nozzle used on every job. A forward-facing penetrating jet breaks through the blockage and opens the line. This is the entry point — it creates the path that the rest of the process follows through.
Used where root intrusion is present. The root-cutting nozzle follows the penetrating pass and addresses root mass that water pressure alone won’t remove. Applied based on what the camera confirms is in the line — not used on every job.
The final nozzle on every jetting job without exception. A high-volume rotating flushing nozzle scours the pipe wall and flushes all loosened debris completely out of the line. This is what separates a thorough jet from a partial one — the line isn’t finished until this pass is done.
Grease and soap scum buildup in residential kitchen drain lines responds better to jetting than cable alone. Our low-volume, high-pressure residential jetter delivers a thorough clean without the flow rate that could damage older interior pipe.
Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and food service facilities accumulate grease in drain lines faster than any other application. Cable equipment manages grease — jetting removes it. Scheduled jetting prevents emergency backups during service hours.
When years of grease, scale, and mineral deposits have reduced a pipe’s interior diameter significantly, jetting is the most effective way to restore full flow capacity. The high-pressure water scours the pipe wall completely.
After mechanical restoration on a heavily built-up line, a jetting flush clears any remaining debris and leaves the pipe interior in its cleanest possible condition before the final camera verification.
Commercial properties with high drain usage benefit from scheduled jetting as part of a preventive maintenance program. Consistent jetting intervals prevent buildup from reaching the point of blockage.
Storm drain and catch basin lines accumulate sediment, debris, and organic material that cable equipment cannot effectively remove. High-pressure jetting clears these lines efficiently and completely.
Both methods have their place. The right call depends on what’s in the line, what the line is made of, and what result is needed. We’ll tell you which one applies before any work is recommended.
Used in Imperial Clear, Imperial Standard, and Imperial Restoration service tiers.
Recommended for commercial applications, grease lines, pre-lining preparation, and post-restoration flush.
We assess the line and confirm jetting is the right method before any equipment is set up. Camera inspection is recommended where line condition is unknown.
You receive a flat-rate quote before work begins. Written approval required. The rate does not change based on how long the job takes.
High-pressure water clears the line wall to wall. Nozzle type is matched to the application. Camera verification confirms the result where applicable.
Service is documented and invoiced at exactly the approved rate — not a cent more. Camera report included where inspection was performed.
Call now to discuss whether hydro jetting is the right solution.
Call 204-898-8895