Hydro Jetting in Metairie, LA

Why Metairie Homeowners Choose Saia Plumbing

When you invite a plumber into your home, you want more than someone who can run a basic drain snake. You want a team that understands why your drains keep acting up and how to fix the problem in a way that lasts. That is especially true for older homes and slab foundations that are common in Metairie.

We have been a family-owned plumbing company in the New Orleans area for more than three decades. Over those years, we have worked on many residential drain and sewer problems, from simple kitchen clogs to complex under-slab issues. That history gives our plumbers a strong feel for how local homes are built, how lines run under concrete slabs, and which types of materials are most likely in your yard and under your floors.

Our approach is simple and straightforward. We show up on site, listen to what you have been dealing with, and then inspect the problem areas. Before any work begins, we walk you through what we see and what your options look like in plain language. Pricing is discussed upfront, so you can approve work with confidence and without worrying about surprise add-ons later.

Homeowners often tell us they are nervous about being talked into big jobs they do not really need. That is not how we operate. We do not oversell or push unnecessary services. Our goal is to match the solution to the problem, whether that is a simple clearing, hydro jetting, or a conversation about a possible under-slab repair. We also back our workmanship with a satisfaction guarantee, because we want you to feel good about the work long after we leave your driveway.

What Hydro Jetting Does For Your Drains

Hydro jetting is a drain and sewer cleaning method that uses high pressure water to scrub the inside of your pipes. Instead of just poking a hole through a clog, hydro jetting washes away layers of grease, food, soap scum, scale, and other buildup that may have been collecting for years. In some cases, it can also cut through soft tree roots that have found their way into a line.

A basic drain snake can work well for simple clogs close to a fixture, such as hair in a shower drain. The cable pushes through and opens a path, so water moves again. The problem is that it often leaves most of the buildup behind. If your drains clog again a few weeks or months later, it may be because the pipe walls are still coated with debris. Hydro jetting is designed to clean those walls more thoroughly, which can reduce how often you deal with the same problem.

Safety is a common concern, especially for older homes. Before we recommend hydro jetting, we consider the age and material of your lines, any history of breaks or repairs, and how severe the current blockage is. Our plumbers work to choose a pressure level and cleaning approach that fits the condition of your pipes. If we do not feel hydro jetting is the right choice, we will tell you that and discuss other options instead.

Some signs your home may benefit from hydro jetting include:

• Multiple fixtures draining slowly at the same time or in different parts of the house
• Gurgling sounds from toilets or tubs when other fixtures run
• Sewage smells around drains, particularly in bathrooms or near the kitchen
• Drains that clog again shortly after being snaked or cleared
• Backups that seem worse after heavy use, such as holidays or large gatherings

In our area, many houses sit on slab foundations and may still have older cast iron or early PVC lines. Tree-lined streets and heavy use in kitchens can lead to layers of grease and scale inside pipes, and roots can press on under-slab sections. These are all reasons we often consider hydro jetting for homes with repeated main line issues or whole-house slowdowns.

Serious Drain Problems In Metairie Homes

Not every clog needs hydro jetting, but some patterns point to a deeper problem that will keep coming back until the line is thoroughly cleaned or repaired. Understanding what causes these issues in local homes can help you decide when it is time to call in a plumbing team with under-slab experience.

Kitchen drains often collect grease, food particles, and soap that harden inside the pipe over time. Bathrooms see hair, soap, and paper. In some parts of the New Orleans area, some homes still have cast iron lines under the slab that can rust and scale from the inside. In newer areas, heavy use and shifting soil around concrete slabs can stress PVC lines and lead to dips or small offsets where debris collects.

Tree roots are another concern. Mature trees near driveways or front yards can press on main lines and, in some cases, find small openings in joints. Once roots begin to grow into a line, they can trap toilet paper and solids, which leads to slowdowns and backups. Basic snaking may punch a hole through the roots temporarily, but the remaining growth often catches new debris and clogs again.

When you see slow drains in several parts of the house, or when a toilet backup affects tubs and showers nearby, that can signal a main line problem rather than just a single fixture issue. Ignoring these signs may lead to sewage backing up into floors, lingering odors, and potential damage that is more expensive to address later.