High Pressure Water Jetting in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

A lot of people think they can just shove a set of DIY rods down a manhole and call it a day. While that might poke a temporary hole in a blockage, it rarely fixes the root cause. Think of it like trying to clear a straw with a toothpick; you're just moving the mess around. Our high pressure water jetting units are a different beast entirely. We use professional-grade 'van-packs' that blast water at over 4000 PSI. This doesn't just clear the blockage; it strips the full internal diameter of the pipe. Whether it's a stubborn fatberg or years of built-up silt, the water pressure scours the pipe walls clean, meaning you’re much less likely to see us again three weeks later for the same problem.

If you live in one of Huntingdon’s more historic properties or near the leafy areas of Hinchingbrooke, your drains face two big enemies: uric scale and tree roots. Over time, minerals in the water create a hard crust inside your pipes—we call it descaling when we remove it—which snags toilet paper and debris. Then you’ve got 'root ingress,' where tiny thirsty roots find a hairline crack in a pipe joint and grow into a massive hairy 'tap' that stops everything. Our jetting equipment is powerful enough to slice through these roots and blast away that hardened scale, restoring your drains to their original flow without us having to dig up your driveway.

Running a restaurant on the High Street or a warehouse over at Ermine Business Park? You can't afford for your site to grind to a halt because of a backed-up sewer. For our commercial neighbours, the big issue is often FOG (Fat, Oils, and Grease). It starts as a liquid but turns into a concrete-like mass once it hits the cold sewers. We provide regular pre-planned maintenance (PPM) to keep those grease traps and lateral drains clear. By scheduling a quick jetting session every few months, you avoid the nightmare of a mid-service flood and the hefty emergency call-out fees that come with it. It’s just one less thing for you to worry about.

We know it’s a bit daunting letting a contractor into your home or business, but we’re not your average 'man with a van'. Roberts Drainage Ltd is Construction Line Silver accredited, and our engineers are trained to NADC standards. We carry £10 million in public liability insurance, so you've got total peace of mind while we're on-site. We cover a 25-mile radius around Huntingdon, from St Neots over to Ely, providing everything from CCTV surveys to no-dig repairs. If your drains are playing up, don't wait for a flood to happen. Get in touch with our friendly team on 01353 881680 for a free, no-obligation quote and let's get your pipes back in tip-top shape.