Tree roots find their way into sewer lines through tiny gaps and grow into thick blockages. We cut them out and help keep them from coming back.
Sewer lines give off warm, moist air that roots naturally grow toward. A root only needs a hairline crack or loose joint to get in. Once inside, it feeds on the water and nutrients and grows into a dense mass that catches waste.
Anaheim neighborhoods with mature trees and older clay pipes see this often. We cut the roots out, flush the line and use a camera to check the damage so you know if a repair is needed.
Roots narrow the main line and slow everything down.
Air pushes back past the root blockage.
Laundry days or guests cause overflow.
Ficus, eucalyptus and pines are common culprits.
Clay joints are easy for roots to enter.
Water rises at the outdoor cleanout.
Roots grow back if they are only trimmed. Ask about long-term options when we come out.
Older pipe sections have gaps where they meet.
Small cracks release moisture that draws roots.
Pipes close to the surface are easier to reach.
In dry Southern California, roots go looking for water.
We find where roots are entering and how bad it is.
A root-cutting head grinds the roots off the pipe walls.
Hydro jetting clears the root debris out of the line.
Root treatment or repair options to stop regrowth.
Spinning blades sized to your pipe cut roots flush with the wall.
High-pressure water cuts fine roots and flushes them away.
A foaming treatment that slows regrowth without harming the tree.
Roots removed wall to wall.
We protect your trees where possible.
Camera footage shows any cracks roots caused.
Scheduled cutting before roots cause backups.
We serve Anaheim and the surrounding Orange County cities.
No. Cutting roots inside the pipe does not harm a healthy tree. Root treatments we use are designed to stay in the pipe.
Often 12 to 24 months, depending on the tree and the pipe. Sealing the pipe with a liner stops them for good.
It can help slow growth but will not clear an existing blockage. It works best after a mechanical cleaning.
Roots enter through gaps, so there is always some opening. A camera inspection tells us whether it needs repair.
Trenchless lining or replacing the damaged section with sealed PVC pipe keeps roots out.
Call or email us to schedule service with a local plumber.