Muzzell Plumbing - Serving Owen Sound Since 1976 - Call 519 371-0075
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Hydro-Jetting & High-Pressure Drain Clearing in Owen Sound

When snaking only punches a hole through the blockage, hydro-jetting scours the pipe wall clean. Muzzell Plumbing provides high-pressure drain and sewer clearing across Owen Sound and Grey County.

About Our Hydro-Jetting

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Hydro-jetting uses water at high pressure, delivered through a specialised nozzle, to cut through blockages and strip the inside of the pipe back to bare wall. A cable machine breaks a path through a clog; jetting removes the grease film, scale, sludge and fine root hair that caused it, which is why a jetted line usually stays clear far longer than a snaked one. It is the right choice for commercial kitchen lines coated in grease, for floor drains and long horizontal runs that keep backing up, for scale buildup in older cast iron, and for root intrusion once the roots have been cut. It is not right for every pipe — badly corroded cast iron, cracked clay tile or Orangeburg can be damaged by high pressure — so we assess the line first, often with a camera inspection, and use the method the pipe can safely take.

Clears grease, scale and sludge
Commercial kitchen drain lines
Longer-lasting than snaking alone
Root cutting and flushing
Pipe assessed before jetting
Residential & commercial

Why Choose Muzzell Plumbing

  • Method Matched to the Pipe We check what your pipe is made of and what condition it is in before putting high pressure into it.
  • Fixes the Cause, Not Just the Clog Jetting removes the buildup that keeps causing the blockage instead of poking a hole through it.
  • Serving Grey County Since 1976 Nearly 50 years of local drain work behind every job.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hydro-jetting clears drains using water at high pressure through a directional nozzle. It cuts through the blockage and scours grease, scale and debris off the pipe wall on the way back out.

A drain snake breaks through or pulls out the clog, restoring flow. Hydro-jetting cleans the full inside surface of the pipe, so the buildup that caused the clog is removed rather than left behind.

It is safe for pipe in sound condition, but heavily corroded cast iron, cracked clay tile and old Orangeburg can be damaged by high pressure. We assess the line first — often with a camera — and recommend jetting only where the pipe can take it.

It clears root hair and flushes out cut root material, and it cleans the pipe wall so regrowth is slower. Heavier roots are cut first, and if the joint or pipe is already damaged we will tell you what repair options look like.

Grease-prone commercial lines are commonly jetted every three to six months depending on volume. Regular scheduled jetting is far cheaper than an emergency shutdown during service.

Most jobs take one to a few hours depending on the length of the line, the severity of the buildup and access to a cleanout. We give you an estimate before starting.

No. The work is done through a cleanout or access point and the debris flushes down the line. We protect the work area and clean up afterwards.

Pricing depends on line length, blockage severity and access. We assess and quote before any work starts — call (519) 371-0075.

Muzzell Plumbing

1615 2nd Avenue East

Owen Sound, ON N4K 2J6

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat–Sun: Closed

What Customers Say

Heather

2 months ago

"Fantastic and fast... Ken fixed my problem with my drain in tub in 5 minutes, so grateful to be able to shower again. Great customer service and very friendly with my dogs."

Jenna Golchuk

3 months ago

"They came to my apartment complex and re-did my piping and even gave me a brand new drain! Fantastic service and they cleaned up after themselves!"

Saima Khan

A month ago

"10/10. Did some plumbing and drywall work for us in Sauble. Kept in communication with us throughout the whole process, price was fair and they cleaned up nicely."

Nancy Robinson

8 months ago

"Called Tuesday about a leaking bathroom sink drain. They came Thursday — in and out in less than an hour. Very professional, quick, cleaned up after the job. Will definitely call again!"

Lynda Scarrow

A year ago

"My sump pump hadn't worked in three years. Ken arrived that afternoon, fixed the stuck float and also fixed a loose shower tap installed incorrectly by another plumber. Patiently answered all my questions."

Marj

March 2026

"What a wonderful feeling to come home to a well-heated apartment this winter knowing Muzzell Plumbing had taken care of everything. Professional, reliable, and trustworthy — I wouldn't call anyone else."

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