Tree Roots Blocking Your Drain?
Whilst trees have countless benefits for the environment, they are unfortunately the number one cause of underground pipe dislodgements, damage, deterioration and blockage in Melbourne homes.
If tree roots are blocking your drains, do not delay getting it fixed early. Early root removals are less time consuming and expensive than the excavation methods needed when the problem gets out of hand.
How to know if roots are blocking your drain
It pays to be aware of your plumbing. If you have noticed any of the following, it may be a sign that your drainage system has been infiltrated by pesky tree roots:
- Your drains are running slower
- Gurgling noises coming from the sink or toilet
- Continual clogging
- Water backing up in the bathtub or washing machine
As a homeowner, it is vital to confront the issue. If left untouched, symptoms such as these will cause future issues, where an expensive overhaul of your drains will be necessary.
Why tree roots block sewers
Trees thrive in soil, which is usually a warm and moist environment. Unfortunately for us, pipes and drains create the exact environment that trees find favourable.
Pipes attract trees through the warm running water that flows through them. The vapour produced by the running water acts as a guide for the root to grow towards, until it manages to infiltrate your pipes.
If your pipe has any small cracks or breaks, this process is made quicker and easier for the roots.
Once inside, the tree is exposed to the necessary nutrients, water and oxygen it needs to thrive. The roots spread and grow quickly until the entire pipe is blocked.
Long term complications
Once your pipes have been invaded by tree roots, these roots will begin to catch debris such as grit, tissue, fat, oil and grease. Once this happens, it’s only a matter of time before the pipe is completely blocked. Once clogged by roots, your drainage system will become blocked and not function correctly.
Any waste sent down your drains will be unable to travel to the main sewer line, and remain in your pipes until it comes back up into your home.
This poses a significant risk for flooding, property damage and health risks.
Repairing your drains is pivotal, as once the roots have found their way in, they are certain to find their way back. It is extremely costly to have entire sections of your pipes replaced, so make sure you get it fixed early.
Professional and safe tree root removal
If you suspect that you may have tree roots in your pipes, Drainpro are the experts you need.
With a proven track record spanning over 25 years in drain repair, no root issue is too complex for our dedicated team. We believe in prevention, and have the expertise to keep your pipes flowing.
We use a number of methods to remove the ‘root’ of the problem, including:
- Drain Camera Inspection: non-invasive drain inspectors
- Jet Blasters: high-pressure water system to flush away debris
- Root Cutters: remove roots from pipes
Our extensive training and high standard of service means we guarantee tree root removal every single time.
If you’re experiencing problems with your drains, get in contact with our friendly team today.
Call us on 1300 620 273 or fill out an instant online enquiry and we will be in contact shortly.
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we are very happy with a job well done by Nick! With a fixed price, i knew exactly what it was going to cost me before he arrived. He assessed the problem quickly then dropped a camera in the drain and explained everything to us as he worked! We could see with our own eyes that the drains were free of roots and squeeky clean by the time he had finished! Thank you Nick for a job well done!
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I highly recommend Drainpro. A week ago Jim from Drainpro attended to my drain blockage issue. He took the time to diagnose the problem (due to tree roots), fixed the problem and gave me great advice on how to manage my drains instead of lining it or digging it out and replacing which are very time consuming, costly and not to mention not suitable recommendation for my drains which are still in a reasonably good condition. He took the time also to call and logged a job with my water authority to ensure that they come out to also clear the council drain of roots which is the main cause of the blockage. All this done at a very reasonable price. I have used other plumbers before but Jim from Drainpro is by far the best I have encountered. Jim is very passionate about his work, he is prompt, professional and friendly. I will definitely use him again for my drains issue in the future. Keep up the good work!
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Discussed problem with Jim on phone. Very rapid service. The blocked drain proved to be quite difficult. Nick was more than equal to the task and remained cheerful throughout. The result is excellent. I can happily recommend Drain Pro.
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Nick performed an excellent job on our blocked sewer line. He was very friendly and courteous! The flat rate may seem pricey compared to other plumbers, but after seeing Nick at work and how thorough he was I think it was a fair price. Traddies like Nick are very rare these days! Thank you!
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