Tree Root Removal

Roots enter a sewer line through cracks and loose joints, then grow into a mat that catches paper and grease. In Lawrence, KS, slow drains that return weeks after cleaning, gurgling toilets and backups in the lowest drain are common signs.

Root removal methods
A plumber typically cuts roots with a cable machine and cutting blade or a water jetter with a root-cutting nozzle, then runs a camera to see how the pipe was entered.

Repair or replace?
Cutting clears the line but roots usually return through the same opening. Lining, spot repair or replacement seals the entry point; the camera footage shows which sections are damaged.

Ask about root removal and describe the symptoms and how often they return.