Roots in Sewer Lines

Did you know that roots often grow into your sewer lines?

Tree and shrub roots a common cause of sewer problems. The roots are attracted to the moisture and nutrients inside the pipes and can enter through tiny cracks or joints.

They can get into your sewer line from small cracks in your clay, cast iron or old pvc pipes, any loose or separated pipe joints or even pipe damage of age and soil movements or even poor installation. Once the roots are inside your sewer lines they will rapidly grow and can block or even break your line.

The common signs are slow drains throughout the house, gurgling noises, odors, and frequent backups or clogs.

If you think you are experiencing any of these issues, please give us a call and we will bring our sewer camera out to assess. 

There are several ways to fix the issue: a sewer snake which is clear the roots to its best ability, hydro-jetter would be the better option of clearing the sewer line with its high-pressured water, however, sometimes it will require a pipe repair or replacement.

We recommend having yearly sewer maintenance to prevent this from happening.