How to Unclog Underground Drainage Pipe - Step by Step Guide

Step by Step guide for unclogging drainage pipes that attach to downspouts.

-Step 1, do a visual inspection with a borescope camera to determine which drains need attention.
-Step 2, detach the drains from the bottom of the downspout.
-Step 3, attach and turn on the water hose to fill the buffer tank.
-Step 4, Uncoil all of the high-pressure line from the reel. and uncoil all of the sewer-jetter line. These lines should be placed in "long loops."
Step 5, Place the jetter tip 1-2 ft. in the first drainage pipe, stand clear of the pipe, then pull the trigger. Be careful not to get sprayed by the reverse jets or hit by flying debris.
Step 6, Feed the line through the pipe. Use a back and fourth tugging motion on the line to clear all blockages.
Step 7, Once the jetter tip daylights, slowly pull the jetter line back through the pipes while maintaining water flow.
Step 8, Feed the jetter through the same pipe in the reverse direction if necessary. Make sure the pipe exit is clear of all blockages and that water can freely flow/exit the pipe.

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[misterbojangle]

Thank you so much. I was at a job and there were underground drain pipes and I didn’t have this gear. No wonder I had a lady say, “no offense but I was going to call a real gutter company” like we weren’t. So good to know there’s other ways to do this and I appreciate you making this video! Thank you so much!

[thinking]

What I would give to have these guys come to my home and help fix my drain problem !! They all know what they are doing and seem like good guys. The joys of being a widow 😏

[guadarrama]

Thanks for taking the time to reply to all the comments.
Amazing!

[brendanlaird]

This is helpful to see. I have a pipe going into the ground all the way around the house and into my backyard. And during heavy rain like today, I can see water from ground level where it starts going down, and the surrounding soil is already saturated next to my foundation. Fantastic…

[IfonlyIwassmaller]

7:52 the way he was speaking made me think he would keep going after he said exit. Like the inflections in his voice. 🤣

[ElliotSachs-tmjt]

Great video! Ive got these corrugated at 6 pts around the house. Been in the house about 5 years and never got the chance to check and see if these bad boys are clogged up or not. Have no idea if the previous owner ever checked them but Im gonna guess that he didn't. Well you've given me the motivation to start checking them. Thanks again!

[AvivaSingsOut]

Thanks for this video! so many abandoned drainage pipes out there.

[WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

Thanks. I have a drain box/grate that is always getting filled with dirt, and I have to hand shovel it out and then stick a hose into the drain pipe to get water flowing. I don't have a pressure washer, but I appreciate seeing the effectiveness of using one.

[shrirangjambhekar]

Good starter video with proper method for underground drain flush

[XrX]

The thumbnail was fake but I still found it satisfying😂

[newton]

thanks for posting, does it matter which way your feed the jet when trying to unclog a underground drain from a house gutter. Does the jet push the clog forward or backward ? or both ?

[iwin]

I live in Waycross ga. and I have the exact same problem but there's no one that offers this service and no one ever heard of this type of problem (I guess I'm the only person with French drains that are clogged in this town) the plumbers that offer to clean out the corrugated pipe said they HAVE to attach a cutting blade. With or without an attachment they claim the pipe will get torn up.
How do I find a competent person to do this same job you do, but here in GA?

[georgejeckells]

Good day sir,
What we do is measure 3' from the tip back down the hose and mark the hose with duct tape. So when pulling out the hose and you hit the tape mark, you know to be cautious and SLOWLY pull the hose out.
Regards
George

[rebeccaocker]

If u watch Ollie u will learn a lot he is on drain addict l watch him an the
Penetrator OK great men

[emilyfernandez]

This was so helpful. The website mentioned at the end does not work. What is the jet snake thing called that goes into the corregated pipe underground?

[PHlXIUS]

I have a really long underground drain. Is there a limit on how much hose you're able to use? Also believe it to be just sch 40 white pvc. Not corrugated.

[alinat.]

Thank you for a great video! Very educational. I have the same set up with the black unground pipe, and I have a power washer. I want to try this but I am concerned about the jet nozzle possibly damaging the black pipe. Are you actually using the smallest opening tip or am I misinterpreting something? Just want to be sure. Thank you.

[billarmao]

is there a special handle you have to buy to control the hose? I see a different type of pw gun handle

[dantrenny]

The video was very helpful. Do you think a 2800 psi pressure washer 2.5 gpm would get the job done? I don't have the budget for a Jetter.

[TrapperJosh]

Will this work in a large culvert possibly underwater? Dealing with beaver clogged culverts