Hydro Jetting in Brandywine, MD

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Brandywine. Expect questions about which drains are slow, when the house was built and whether you pay a WSSC Water sewer bill. At the house, the plumber locates a cleanout, often runs a camera to see what's causing the clog, then jets the line with a nozzle matched to the pipe. A quick flow test or second camera pass shows the result.

What affects the cost

• Access to a cleanout, which many newer homes have near the foundation
• The length of the run, which can be long on rural lots
• Grease and wipes versus roots
• Whether the line ends at a public sewer or a private onsite system
• Adding a camera inspection, and the time of day

Brandywine's sewer picture

Brandywine has changed fast. More than half its housing units were built since 2010, much of it new subdivisions around Brandywine Crossing and the US 301 and MD 5 corridor, alongside a pocket of 1950s and 1960s homes. The newer houses typically have plastic lines connected to WSSC Water sewer, and their clogs come from grease, wipes and construction debris rather than roots. The older homes are more likely to have roots and scale.

Brandywine also sits in Prince George's County's rural tier, where the county's water and sewer plan says rural areas get water from individual wells, and some properties use private onsite wastewater systems instead of public sewer. It varies by address. On those homes, the plumber cleans the building drain without sending heavy water volume into the system. The Brandywine ZIP also reaches into Charles County, outside WSSC Water, so check your bill.

In the WSSC area, sewer emergencies go to 301-206-4002, and plumbing repairs are permitted through WSSC Water and done by a plumber holding a WSSC license.

Checklist before the plumber arrives

• Stop using water
• Find the cleanout cap, but leave it closed if the line is full
• Know whether you're on public sewer
• Note which drain backed up first
• If the home is brand new, have any builder warranty paperwork handy

In a new subdivision, a clog in the first year or two can come from debris left in the line during construction, so a camera look is especially useful there.