# Hydro Jetting in St. Louis City

> Hydro jetting in St. Louis City for old clay laterals, restaurant grease lines and repeat clogs in South City, Soulard and The Hill. Free quote: 636-978-3478.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

St. Louis City, MO

In the city, a slow drain is rarely a new problem. A century of use leaves grease, scale and root debris clinging to the inside of the pipe. Hydro jetting cleans the full wall of the line with high-pressure water, and on St. Louis's older laterals we pair it with a camera so we know what condition the pipe is in before and after. That matters here, because many city laterals are old enough that the right cleaning method depends on what the pipe can safely take.

## Local conditions in St. Louis

Many brick homes and two-family flats in South City, Tower Grove, Soulard and Dogtown still drain through vitrified clay laterals with joints every few feet. Mature street trees send roots into those joints, and once cut, the loose root mass and silt need flushing out. Jetting clears that debris so it doesn't catch the next flush.

The restaurant rows on The Hill, in Soulard and along Washington Avenue and South Grand push a heavy grease load into their lines. Regular jetting keeps those kitchens open, and it's far easier to schedule than an emergency backup on a Saturday night. Older commercial buildings downtown can also have long, flat runs where sludge settles, and jetting moves that material out to the main.

Most of the city's public sewers belong to MSD, which is upgrading them through Project Clear, but the lateral from the building to the main is the owner's responsibility. If jetting reveals a cracked or collapsed section, we locate and mark it and quote the repair in writing; trenchless options can be coordinated through our trusted trenchless partners to protect sidewalks and small yards.

## Areas we serve nearby

- South City
- Tower Grove
- Soulard
- The Hill
- Dogtown
- Washington Avenue / Downtown West
- South Grand

## Diagnose first

You see camera video of the problem, we locate and map the problem spots, and you get a written quote before any work.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you jet an old clay lateral without damaging it?

We camera the line first. Sound clay pipe handles jetting well; if a section is already broken, we show you and talk through options before jetting it.

### Do you service restaurants on The Hill and in Soulard?

Yes. We jet commercial kitchen lines across the city and can set up regular cleaning.

### Who is responsible for my sewer lateral in St. Louis?

Generally the property owner owns the lateral from the building to the public sewer; MSD handles the public main.

### How do I get a jetting quote in the city?

Call 636-978-3478. Quotes are free.

## Contact

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| Phone | [636-978-3478](tel:6369783478) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:30pm |
| Address | 854 Lone Star Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366 |
| Pricing | No posted prices — call for a free quote |

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