Are tree roots causing damage to your drain pipes?
A major cause of blocked sewer pipes is tree roots. Because sewer pipes are buried underground, home owners are often unaware that tree roots are causing damage until it’s too late.
Tree roots are attracted to sewer and stormwater pipes because they are full of water, oxygen and nutrients. Once tree roots find the pipes they are powerful enough to penetrate them, particularly older ceramic pipes with loose joints or cracks.
Tree roots that make their way inside pipes continue to grow until they block the entire pipe. These roots act as a net catching food scraps, toilet paper, oil and hair and anything else that gets washed or flushed down your household drains. A severe blockage will eventually occur if no action is taken to remove the roots.
How to remove tree roots from drains and sewer pipes
If you’ve got tree roots in your pipes i’s important to seek out the services of a licensed Sydney plumber. They are the only people qualified to remove tree roots from a blocked sewer drain or stormwater pipes. Attempting DIY repairs on sewer infrastructure is illegal. The plumbers at JAB Plumbing Solutions are equipped to do this with minimal disruption to your property. Heres how:
Pipe location technology: Our pipe locators allow us to find pipes quickly and accurately so that minimal digging is required.
CCTV camera inspection: A small camera will be put down your sewer line to determine the cause and location of the blockage.
High pressure jet blaster: Roots can be removed using high pressure water jets. This solutions will last 6-12 months so it’s best to arrange annual cleaning to remove the roots as soon as they grow back.
Replacement of damaged pipe: The best way to get rid of tree roots in your sewer line for good is to repair or replace the pipe. Our plumbers can repair the damaged section or replace the whole line depending on your needs.
Ways to minimise tree roots from blocking your drains
Be aware of where you sewer and stormwater lines are and make sure you plant trees approximately three metres away from pipes.
Any new or replacement pipes should be made from PVC plastic. Plastic pipes are much sturdier than the older ceramic pipes and aren’t prone to cracks and loose joints.
Need an emergency plumber Sydney?
JAB Plumbing Solutions can respond to your blocked drain, clogged toilet, flooding stormwater drain or blocked sewer line. We offer 24 hour emergency plumbing services throughout Sydney, seven days a week. Our Five Dock plumber can travel to all parts of the Inner West, North Shore, Sydney CBD, Eastern Suburbs and Western Suburbs. We have the equipment, such as water jetting machines and drain cameras to locate and fix any blocked drain as quickly as possible.
