Hydro Jetting in Upland, CA

Is it time to jet?

• Backups that return a few weeks after a drain is cleared
• Several fixtures slowing at once, especially the lowest ones
• Gurgling from a floor drain or toilet as other water runs
• Grease clumps or root fibers on a cable after a cleaning
• Wet or soft ground near the sewer cleanout

About Upland's system

The City of Upland provides water through its Public Works Utilities Division, and city water bills include sewer service charges. The city's water services page also describes a sewer backup procedure, which is worth reading before you call anyone. Exactly where the city's responsibility for the sewer ends and the homeowner's begins can vary by property, so if a backup seems to come from the street, start with Public Works at (909) 291-2930 and let them check the main.

Housing age varies across Upland, so the plumber looks at each line. In general, homes from the mid-twentieth century can have cast iron or clay laterals where roots get in at the joints, while newer construction tends to use plastic pipe, where grease and wipes cause most clogs. Upland's water is mostly local groundwater, supplemented with San Antonio Canyon surface water and imported State Water Project water. Mineral-rich water can add to the film that forms inside drains, which jetting removes.

Cost depends on

• Whether there is an accessible cleanout or the toilet must be pulled
• How long the line runs to the public sewer
• Heavy roots versus a softer grease blockage
• An added camera inspection to check for damage
• Evening or weekend timing

If jetting reveals a broken pipe, repair permits go through the City of Upland Building and Safety Division, which accepts permit requests online through its Citizen Self Service portal.

What to expect on the call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Upland. Describe which drains are affected, any past cleanings and whether the backup happens after laundry or showers. For water mainline leaks after hours, the city routes calls through Upland Police Dispatch at (909) 946-7624. Meanwhile, keep water use to a minimum.