Drain Unblocking
Blocked sinks, toilets and outside drains cleared, with dig and no-dig drain repair when the pipe itself has failed.
Drain Jetting for What Rods Will Not Shift
Fat, scale, roots and silt scoured off the pipe wall with high-pressure water, using jetting equipment Norbert owns and runs himself.
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Rods Clear a Path, Jets Clean Pipes
Rods punch a hole through hard build-up; a jet scours it off the pipe wall. Norbert owns and runs the jetting equipment himself, for fat, scale, roots and silt.
Signs It Is Time To Call
- A drain that was rodded and blocked again within weeks
- Slow draining along a whole run, not just one outlet
- Fat or grease visible in a manhole or gully
- Silt or soil sitting in the bottom of a chamber
- Roots visible at a joint or in a gully
When rodding is not enough
Most blocked drains clear with rods. Some keep blocking, because the build-up behind the blockage stays put. Rods punch a hole through it, water flows for a while, then the gap closes again.
- Fat set hard on the pipe wall
- Mineral scale and compacted silt
- A fringe of fine roots at every joint
How high pressure water jetting works
A hose goes in from a manhole or rodding point. Rear-facing jets pull the nozzle along, forward jets cut into what is ahead, and on the way back the whole pipe wall is scoured.
- General scouring nozzle for fat and sediment
- Rotating head for scale, cutting head for fine roots
- Norbert’s own equipment, not hired in or subcontracted
What it clears
Jetting deals with the build-up itself, not just the blockage in front of it. These are the materials it washes out of drain runs, gullies and chambers.
- Fat, oil and grease set hard in kitchen wastes and drains
- Scale, mineral deposits, silt, sand and soil
- Fine root growth at joints and residue from earlier blockages
Jetting alongside other drainage work
Jetting is the heavier end of the job. If your drain has simply blocked, start with drain unblocking, and Norbert brings the jetter when what he finds needs it.
- A CCTV drain inspection afterwards shows the run is clean
- Defects found underneath can often be repaired without digging
- Homes and businesses across Kent, Medway, Surrey, Sussex and south-east London
- One year warranty on parts and labour
Why people ring Norbert
20+
Years in plumbing1 year
Warranty on parts and labour24/7
Emergency call-out1
Plumber, start to finish
What the job covers
Fat and grease removal
Hardened fat lining the pipe wall cut away and flushed through, rather than just punching a hole in it.
Scale and sediment
Mineral scale and compacted silt broken up and washed down the run to restore the full bore.
Root cutting
Fine root growth at joints cut back with a rotating or cutting jet head suited to the pipe.
Gully and interceptor cleaning
Yard gullies, soakaway runs and silted chambers washed out so water can get away again.
Camera check after jetting
A look inside with his own CCTV camera to confirm the run is clear and see what caused the build-up.
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How a job with Norbert runs
No call centre and no hand-offs. The same man takes the call, quotes the work and does it.
- 01
You call or send the form
Tell Norbert what is happening. He rings back himself to ask the questions that matter before anyone drives out.
- 02
He comes out and quotes
He looks at the job, explains what has failed and what the fix involves, and gives you the quote before work starts.
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The work is done and tested
Fixed, tested and cleaned up, with a one year warranty on parts and labour for the work he has done.
Often needed alongside high pressure drain jetting
CCTV Drain Surveys
Camera inspections of drain runs for house purchases, repeat blockages and insurance or neighbour disputes.
Commercial Plumber
Plumbing for landlords, letting agents, pubs, shops and small offices, scheduled around trading hours and tenant access.
High Pressure Drain Jetting: questions answered
01What is the difference between rodding and jetting?
Rodding pushes flexible rods through the drain to break up a blockage, which works well on soft material such as paper and wipes. Jetting sends water at high pressure through a hose with a nozzle that drives itself along the pipe, scouring the whole internal surface. Rods clear a path; a jet cleans the pipe wall. Hard fat, scale and silt need the second.
02Is high pressure jetting safe for older drains?
On a sound pipe, yes. Pressure and nozzle are matched to the pipe's material and condition. The risk is with a drain that is already badly cracked or has lost its shape, where jetting can dislodge loose pieces. That is why Norbert runs a camera through old or suspect runs, so he knows what he is jetting before he starts.
03Can jetting remove tree roots from a drain?
It can cut back fine root growth at joints, using a cutting nozzle. That clears the flow, but roots came in through a gap in the pipe and will grow back through it. For a lasting fix, the joint needs sealing, often with a no-dig patch from inside the pipe once the roots are cleared. Heavy, established root masses may need mechanical cutting first.
04Why did my drain block again after it was unblocked?
Usually because the blockage was cleared but the build-up behind it was not. Rodding through a fat-lined pipe leaves most of the fat on the wall, and the bore narrows again quickly. Jetting removes the lining along the whole run. If the drain still blocks after a proper jet, a camera survey will show whether there is a physical defect catching debris.
05How long does drain jetting take?
A single domestic run is often cleared within an hour or two on site. Long runs, heavy fat in a commercial kitchen drain or several silted chambers take longer. Norbert will give you a realistic idea once he has seen the access points and how much material there is, rather than guessing over the phone.
06Do you jet drains for businesses as well as homes?
Yes. Pubs, restaurants, takeaways and shops with kitchens are where fat build-up is worst, and where a blocked drain costs the most in lost trade. Norbert can plan jetting before opening or after close, and some businesses have problem runs jetted periodically so they never reach the point of blocking.
Tell Norbert what needs doing
A line about the job is enough. Norbert reads every enquiry himself and rings you back to talk it through before he quotes.
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