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Line descaling for pipes that can’t keep up

Over time, mineral deposits and rust build up on pipe walls and narrow the line. Descaling removes them, restoring flow and extending the life of your plumbing.

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Drain Cleaning Brothers technician running a descaling machine in a basement
Camera view of a pipe narrowed by heavy scale before descaling

Before descaling

Camera view of the same pipe with smooth walls after descaling

After descaling

Signs your pipes need descaling

Catching scale early prevents bigger problems. Watch for:

  • Noticeably reduced flow
  • Recurring clogs in several drains
  • Visible corrosion on exposed pipes
  • Unusual noises from your plumbing

How descaling works

  • Step 1

    We look first

    A camera shows how much scale and rust is in the line.

  • Step 2

    We cut it loose

    Chain cutters break down the scale and rust on the pipe walls.

  • Step 3

    We flush it out

    The jetter clears the loose debris out of the line.

  • Step 4

    We check the result

    A smooth, open pipe, ready to flow, or to be lined.

Descaling machine and cable set up beside a basement furnace

The first step of a pipe lining job

Descaling is also how every lining job starts: a clean, smooth pipe wall lets the new liner press tight against the old pipe.

Learn about pipe lining

Good to know

Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water, typically between 3,000 and 4,000 PSI, to clean the inside of drain pipes. It’s especially effective on stubborn blockages, grease, tree roots and mineral deposits, and we recommend it for severe clogs that snaking can’t resolve.

A camera lets our technicians see inside your pipes: where a blockage is and what’s causing it, the condition of the pipe, any breaks or cracks, and which cleaning or repair method fits your situation.

Yes. Drain problems don’t wait for business hours, so we’re available 24/7, nights, weekends and holidays included. Urgent blockages and backups get priority in our schedule.

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