Tree Root Removal
Common Problems with Tree Root Intrusion
Tree roots can cause sewer lines to collapse. The cause is not always an intrusion from the tree roots themselves; sometimes, the surrounding soil collapses down on the sewer lines due to pressure from the roots. If there is a tree in the direct line of a sewer pipe, and it goes uninspected, this may result in widespread damage, including severed joints and collapsed sections of piping.
A tree doesn’t have to be that close to a sewer pipe to cause trouble. Growing tree roots spread out as live trees seek out water sources and nutrients. Moist or leaking pipes are ideal for roots to grow around, penetrate the pipe lining, and grow inside, completely blocking sewer or water lines. Even the slightest pinhole or hairline crack is enough for the roots to get started.
At first, you might notice slow drains. Then tree roots can start to catch solid waste, which blocks the drain pipe and can back up through the toilet and drains throughout your home. Waste, odors, bacteria and other hazards from the pipe line system can wreak havoc inside, unless something is done about the situation. If your plumbing hasn’t yet been clogged with roots, NEXGEN can prevent further damage to your home by detecting potential problems as they’re starting. Don’t let your problem get too big. NEXGEN can provide regular inspections on your piping and sewer lines, preventing full blockages and burst pipes.
There are several preventative solutions we can use to fix your tree root problems. If there is a blockage, NEXGEN can find exactly where it is by using a video camera to inspect your pipes, using the same type of equipment for home drains to enter through landscape drains if necessary. We can address the blockage with:
- Drain snakes: An auger, or plumbing snake, is a flexible metal tube that can be drawn through a pipe and push a clog through. If the tree roots can be broken up, a rotating cable can dislodge them until they no longer block your pipe.
- Rooter machines: These mechanical cleaning machines cut roots apart with sharp, fast-rotating blades. A rooter can work for larger, thickly growing tree roots that have invaded your sewer line.
- Hydro jetting: Using a pump and hose with a specialized nozzle, we can direct high pressure streams of water into a pipe to break up tree roots. We’ll then inspect the drain with a camera to check for damage.
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