Clear the roots. Understand the cause.
Roots can enter a sewer line through openings or damaged areas and restrict flow. Pipe Patrol mechanically cuts and removes accessible intrusive roots when that approach is appropriate.
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Signs this service may help.
Tell us what you’re seeing when you call or request service.
- A sewer line has a recurring blockage that may involve roots.
- A camera inspection or prior service identified root intrusion.
- Flow improves after cleaning but the issue returns.
- You want to understand what root cutting can and cannot solve.
Roots removed from a line.
Why this main line kept having trouble.
What started as a recurring drain problem at this home led us to root intrusion in the main sewer line. Roots seek moisture and can enter through small cracks, loose joints, or other openings. As they grow inside the line, they can catch waste and debris and slow drainage or cause a backup.
We used a high-speed milling process with flex shaft technology to cut and remove the roots, helping restore flow. The removed roots are pictured above. Milling addresses the obstruction, but it does not repair the opening where roots entered.
Understanding why a blockage happened matters. A line with known root intrusion should be monitored and may need periodic cleaning based on its condition and the rate of regrowth. A camera inspection may help assess visible pipe conditions when access and visibility allow.
What this service covers.
Root cutting does not seal or repair the opening that allowed roots to enter. Roots may grow back, and the condition of the pipe can affect whether cleaning is possible. We do not promise a permanent fix from cutting alone.
Before you request service.
How do roots enter a sewer line?
Roots seek moisture and nutrients. They can grow into the line through gaps at joints, cracks, or other openings; as they grow, they can collect debris and obstruct flow.
How often should a line with roots be serviced?
For a line with known root intrusion, Pipe Patrol generally recommends service about every six to twelve months. The right interval depends on line condition and how quickly roots return. Cleaning does not repair an opening in the pipe.
Will roots come back after cutting?
They can. Cutting clears intrusive roots but does not repair the pipe condition that allowed them to enter.
Can you inspect the line afterward?
A camera inspection may help identify visible conditions when the line is accessible and usable footage can be obtained.
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