Healthy Living | Spring Issue | 2018 19
of cutting through tree roots
that have made their way into
the pipes. A professional sends
a mechanical drill designed
specifically for this purpose
down the sewer line to chop
the roots so they flow out of the
pipe. This is only a temporary
fix – the roots will grow back –
but it allows your pipes to flow
freely until you pursue a more
permanent solution.
Remove the roots chemically:
Following mechanical root
removal, one option is to kill the
roots with chemicals. However,
this can be dangerous, so you’ll
want to rely on a professional’s
help if you go this route.
Verify the problem with a video
camera inspection: If you’re
unsure whether tree roots are
the problem, or you want to
pinpoint the extent of the issue,
call a professional plumber
for help. Mr. Rooter Plumbing
uses advanced video equipment
to inspect the sewer line and
identify potential damage to
the pipes.
Repair your sewer line: If the
damage caused by tree roots is
severe enough, we might recommend
trenchless sewer repair.
This is when we fix the
damaged pipe by lining it with
a durable, seamless product
that essentially creates a new
pipe inside the old one. Small
access holes are all that is required,
allowing you to skip
the mess and expense of digging
trenches.
Tree root intrusion can
cause serious damage to your
plumbing system. It is best to
get it repaired once the problem
is identified.
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