Both clear a blocked drain — but one punches through the clog, and the other clears the pipe out entirely.
What snaking does
A drain snake breaks through or hooks out whatever's directly blocking the line, restoring flow quickly. It's fast, affordable, and often the right call for a single, isolated clog.
What hydro jetting does
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the full interior of the pipe, clearing grease buildup, sediment, and debris along the entire line — not just the spot where the blockage was.
When snaking is the right call
A first-time clog, a single obvious obstruction, or a line that's cleared easily before are all good candidates for snaking — there's no need for a bigger job than the problem calls for.
When hydro jetting is worth it
A line that clogs repeatedly, slow drains across multiple fixtures, or a main line with years of grease and scale buildup all respond better to jetting than to another round of snaking that only clears the latest blockage.
Not sure which your drain needs? Call (888) 616-9423 for a straight answer.