Are There Tree Roots in Your Pipes?

For a tree, what runs inside of your sewer lines is very beneficial. A mixture of water and fertilizer just waiting to be tapped into. Unfortunately, your sewer lines might not be as secure from tree roots as you would like to think. A crack in your pipe, a joint that is coming apart or isn’t sealed well, or even old deteriorating pipes can all leave enough room for a tiny root to make its way in. Once it has gotten a hold, it can force the opening wider.

If your plumbing backs up often or drains slowly, it might be worth it to have a camera scope done to ascertain whether there are roots growing in the pipe or not. If you should find that you have been feeding the trees, what should you do?

There are a few options for temporary fixes, where you basically just cut back the roots to allow free flow in the sewer line once more, but unfortunately, the roots will make a quick return. A more permanent solution would be to dig out the pipe and replace the damaged section to make sure that it does not happen again.