Drain cleaning
Surveys and diagnostics
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Engineer on call 24/7. Typical Dublin arrival approx 90 minutes.
We use professional-grade high-pressure water jetting to blast through tough blockages and clean pipe walls in residential and commercial drainage systems. Engineers hold permits for high-pressure jetting.
Our Prices
High-pressure water jetting is the most effective way to clear stubborn drain blockages and restore full pipe capacity. Unlike drain rods, which push a blockage along, jetting blasts through grease, fat, silt, scale, tree roots and debris and cleans the full pipe wall in the process. We use professional-grade jetting equipment on both residential and commercial jobs, and our engineers adjust the water pressure to suit the pipe material, so old clay pipes and modern plastic drains are treated appropriately.
We typically start with a CCTV inspection to locate the blockage precisely and assess what we're dealing with. Then we introduce the jetting hose and work through the pipe methodically. After jetting, we run the camera through again to confirm the pipe is fully clear from wall to wall, not just passable. Most jobs are completed in under an hour, with no chemicals and no residue left behind.
Available 24/7, 365 Days a Year
Dylex operates around the clock every day of the year, including weekends and bank holidays, so you're never left waiting when a drainage emergency strikes.
Priority Emergency Call-Out
When you call with a blocked drain or plumbing emergency, your job goes to the front of the queue and the nearest van is sent, across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Dylex holds internationally recognised certifications for quality management and environmental management, giving customers confidence in the standard of every job.
Transparent Fixed Pricing
Every job comes with an upfront quote before work begins, no hidden charges, no surprises, just honest pricing you can trust.
Most Blockages Cleared on the First Visit
Fully equipped vans carry high-pressure jetting gear and CCTV cameras to every job, meaning Dylex engineers can diagnose and fix most drain problems in a single visit.
Our engineers hold permits specifically for high-pressure jetting, which not every contractor can say. We're ISO 9001 certified for quality management and ISO 14001 certified for environmental management, and we use pure water rather than chemicals, so jetting is safe for the environment and your pipes. Every van is fully equipped and ready to work on arrival.
Some customers worry that high-pressure jetting might damage older or thinner pipes. Our engineers assess pipe condition and material before setting the pressure, and we'll flag any structural concerns we spot on the CCTV feed. If a pipe is too fragile for full jetting pressure, we'll recommend the most appropriate alternative. To book a jetting service or ask about a specific drain problem, give us a call or fill in our contact form.
Jetting is the go-to solution when drain rods have failed or when the blockage is too dense, too far along the pipe, or spread over a long section. It's also the best preventive maintenance tool available, clearing the build-up that causes blockages before they reach the point of causing a problem.
Commercial kitchens, restaurants and hotels generate significant volumes of grease and fat that coat drain walls over time and eventually cause blockages. Scheduled high-pressure jetting keeps that build-up under control before it reaches crisis point. We work around your operating hours, evenings and weekends included, to minimise disruption.
We offer planned maintenance contracts for commercial clients that include regular jetting intervals based on the volume of your operation. Busy restaurant kitchens often need quarterly jetting, while lower-throughput offices may need it annually. We'll assess your system and recommend a schedule that makes practical sense for your business.
Coverage
We cover Meath, Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare. Fast response times across every area listed here.
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Our engineers assess the pipe material and condition before setting the water pressure. For older clay pipes or pipes showing signs of wear on the CCTV inspection, we adjust the pressure accordingly. If we think a pipe isn't suitable for jetting, we'll tell you and recommend an alternative approach.
For most blockages, yes. Rods can push a blockage along, but they don't clean the pipe walls. Jetting removes the blockage and the build-up around it, which means the drain stays clear for longer. For tree root intrusion or compacted grease, jetting with the right cutting head is far more effective than rods.
It depends on the volume of cooking and the type of food being prepared. A busy restaurant kitchen may need jetting every three months to stay ahead of grease build-up. Lower-volume operations might manage with an annual jet. We can assess your system and recommend the right schedule.
No, we use pure water only. This is safer for the environment, better for your pipes, and doesn't leave any residue in the system. The water pressure does all the work.
We offer emergency high-pressure jetting as part of our 24/7 emergency service. We aim to reach you within two hours across Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow for urgent blockage situations.
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