How Effective Are Root Killers for Clogged Sewer Lines

Sure trees look amazing in the backyard. When planting them, you probably didn’t think that few years down the line, they might have an adverse impact on your plumbing system.

After a few years of growth, tree roots can easily make their way under your home’s foundation, to the sewer lines and lead to some of the worst clogs and blockages.

The truth is, invasive tree roots can severely damage your property.

As they make their way to the sewer lines and passages, they end up affecting the entire home.

Even more problematic is the fact that you wouldn’t know about those tree roots until you experience slower drains and clogged toilets.

In some cases, where trees are no longer on your property, the root system may still be present underground, impacting the plumbing system for years.

If you really wish to keep tree roots from affecting your sewer lines, you may want to consider using root killers.

Root Killers and Sewer Lines

The chances of sewer lines being subjected to clogs from invasive tree roots depends on a number of factors.

One highlighting factor is the age of your real estate.

Homes constructed up to a decade ago are at a higher chance of being clogged by tree roots.

Remember that drought is one of the greatest enemies of sewer pipes. Invasive tree roots making their way to your sewer lines in search of water, particularly when there is little to no rain, can dry up sewers.

However, before you rush to your local store to get your hands on the most effective root killer, it is imperative to identify the cause of the clog. Even though DIY inspections are possible, nothing beats calling over professional plumbing installation services and drain cleaning services to address clogged sewers.

How We Help

Once we come over and conduct a preliminary inspection to confirm that tree roots are clogging your sewer lines, we start preparing the root killer. Since chemicals present in root killers are quite harmful to humans, our plumbing technicians are extremely cautious during the application process.

We also advise using alternate methods to tree root removal if the line leads to a body of water where it could impact animal life and the environment.

If you are looking for a reliable drain cleaning service, get in touch with us today and let us clean your sewer lines and minimize chances of foundation damage to your home.

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