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Root treatment after sewer cutting: maintenance or money spent too soon?
After roots are mechanically cut out of a sewer line, when does a root-inhibiting treatment make sense as maintenance? I’d expect the answer to depend on whether the…
What does an offset joint on sewer-camera footage tell you about root entry?
If roots show up at the same spot after cutting, how can you tell from the camera footage whether they’re entering through a gap at an offset joint…
What should a quote say when roots keep entering at one sewer joint?
When roots return at the same sewer joint, what would you want a repair quote to explain before deciding between repeated cutting and treatment or repairing that section…
Roots back in the sewer line soon after cable cutting
How soon should roots normally return after a sewer line has been mechanically cut? I’m trying to distinguish ordinary regrowth from a pipe defect or an incomplete cleaning.…
Sneaky tree invaders messing up your plumbing?
Had a plumber over last week because our drains were backing up again (ugh). Turns out the big maple in our front yard had roots sneaking into the…
Roots return after cutting at the same sewer joint
When roots come back after they’ve been cut out of a sewer line, what camera findings help distinguish a single joint that might be monitored from a pipe…
Roots invading your pipes? Here's what worked for me
Had a nasty issue with tree roots sneaking into my sewer line recently, and after some trial and error, here's what finally did the trick. First, rented a…
What does a sewer camera show better after root cutting?
Before roots are cut, can they hide a crack or separated joint well enough that the camera footage isn’t useful for choosing a repair? I’m curious what a…
roots invading your pipes - what's your go-to fix?
Ugh, just found out the reason my drains keep backing up is tree roots sneaking into the pipes. 😩 Plumber mentioned a few options - chemical treatments, root…
What should a sewer root-removal quote include?
A quote to cut roots from a sewer line may clear the blockage, but it doesn’t necessarily show whether the pipe itself needs attention. I’m not sure what…