Tree Root Removal for Sewer Lines

Why are there Tree Roots in my Sewer Line?

Trees add natural beauty to your home. Trees absorb pollutants, provide shade, and add oxygen to the air. While the above ground benefits of deciduous and evergreen trees are numerous, tree roots below ground can cause problems. Your first sign may be far from beautiful – backed-up sewage in the sink, tub, or around drains.

Trees are constantly looking for water sources. Watering restrictions add even more stress on trees during summer months. Tree roots are attracted to sewer lines because they carry moisture and nutrients. Roots break through the pipes to reach the moisture and nutrients, leading to roots in the sewer line. As roots grow inside the sewer line, clogs form from hair, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, grease, and other debris.

Roots in the sewer line can be confirmed with a video inspection. PRO SERVICES will run a video camera on a snake through your pipes to locate problem areas. We can remove roots in the sewer line with a sewer snake. Because roots in your sewer line will grow back, this can be a recurring issue. You should have PRO SERVICES inspect your sewer lines on a regular basis, and remove new roots them as needed.

Signs you may have tree roots in your sewer line:

• Slow drains throughout the house, not just one fixture
• Gurgling sounds from the toilet or drains
• Backups and clogs that keep coming back after clearing
• A sewage smell in the yard or basement
• Wet spots or green patches in the lawn over the sewer line