High-Pressure Jetting vs. Drain Snake: Which Is Better?
Two Tools, Two Jobs
Both methods clear blocked drains — but they solve different problems. Here's how a professional drain cleaner in Luxembourg chooses.
Drain Snake (Furet) — When It Wins
- Hair and soap clogs in bathroom drains
- Single-point blockages close to the drain opening
- Toilet blockages from paper or wipes
- Quick jobs under 10 metres of pipe
Mechanical action that breaks through the blockage. Fast and cheap.
High-Pressure Jetting — When It Wins
- Grease and fat buildup in kitchen drains
- Long pipe runs to the main sewer
- Tree root infiltration
- Recurring blockages in the same spot
- Limestone buildup (very common in Luxembourg)
Water at 150–250 bar scours pipe walls clean — not just punches through.
Why Most Real Blockages Need Both
A snake clears a path. Jetting cleans the walls so the problem doesn't return next month. Our team uses CCTV first to see what's actually inside the pipe, then chooses the right tool.
Cost Comparison
| Method | Typical Cost | |--------|-------------| | Snake only | €100–€220 | | High-pressure jetting | €200–€450 | | CCTV + jetting (recommended) | €250–€500 | | Full main sewer cleaning | €400–€900 |
Don't Use Chemical Drain Cleaners
They damage pipes, harm Luxembourg's water system, and rarely fix the cause.
Call our drain cleaning team at +352 27 58 58 25 for a permanent fix.