Hydro jetting clears a Perris drain or sewer lateral by spraying high-pressure water against the pipe walls, removing grease, roots and mineral buildup that snaking leaves behind. It fits lines that keep clogging after a cable cleaning. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Perris.
Perris at a glance
Eastern Municipal Water District is the water and wastewater provider for all of Perris. EMWD already served most of the city and took over the former City of Perris water and sewer systems, including the Downtown Perris and North Perris systems, so there is one agency to call about the public main anywhere in town. Your building drain and lateral are what a plumber cleans.
Water hardness varies within the city. EMWD's 2023 report lists Mills plant water at 4.7 grains per gallon and Perris plant water at 9.9, while the Perris Valley wells, which serve a limited area along Perris Boulevard near the Ramona Expressway, average about 20. Homes on that harder water are more likely to see mineral film build up inside drains along with grease and soap.
Perris homes are built on slabs, so kitchen and laundry branches run under the floor. When those lines clog, a plumber works from a cleanout and sends the jet hose through the buried pipe, cleaning it without cutting into the slab. A camera inspection afterward shows whether anything more than buildup was causing the trouble.
What to do now
- Turn off the washer and dishwasher and stop showers so the backup does not get worse.
- Note which drains are slow; several at once points to the main line or lateral.
- If neighbors are also backing up, report it to EMWD's trouble line at 800.698.0400.
- Locate the outdoor cleanout and clear access to it.
- Skip chemical drain cleaners, which rarely clear a main line and make the job harder.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drain clogs again weeks after snaking | Grease or scale left on the pipe wall |
| Tub fills when the toilet flushes | Blockage in the main drain |
| Roots on a cable | Root intrusion at a joint |
| White, crusty deposits on the cable | Mineral buildup from hard water |
| Sewer odor outside | Partial blockage or a loose cleanout cap |
Cost factors
Expect the price to depend on access, the length of the lateral, how heavy the blockage is, whether a camera inspection is included and the timing of the visit. Damage found on camera needs a permit from City of Perris Development Services, Building, which takes applications through its online Accela portal and at 135 N. D Street.
Hydro Jetting questions in Perris
Who do I call when sewage backs up: the sewer agency or a plumber?
Can hard water cause buildup inside drain lines?
Will jetting clear grease that has hardened in the kitchen line under a slab?
Why are drains all over the house backing up at the same time?
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