Hydro jetting typically lasts 1-2 years for most residential drains, while snaking usually provides relief for just 2-6 months. The difference comes down to how thoroughly each method cleans your pipes.
Snaking pokes a hole through the blockage but leaves most of the buildup stuck to your pipe walls. Grease, soap scum, and hair continue accumulating around this remaining debris, causing clogs to return quickly. Hydro jetting scours the entire pipe diameter clean, removing buildup from all surfaces.
In Sharon’s older neighborhoods, we often find decades of accumulated grease and soap buildup in kitchen and bathroom drains. Traditional snaking might clear the immediate blockage, but hydro jetting removes the underlying cause. Most of our Sharon customers who switch from regular snaking to hydro jetting are surprised by how much longer their drains stay clear.