Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Service
Root Intrusion Removal
Identify and remove invasive roots that restrict flow and affect sewer-line performance.
What to expect
Identify the roots and the condition of the pipe.
Recurring slow drains or backups can suggest a sewer restriction, but they do not confirm roots. A camera inspection can show intrusion in accessible sections and help locate visible entry points, cracks or displaced joints. Heavy blockage or standing water may limit the view until suitable clearing improves visibility.
Hydro jetting or mechanical root removal may help clear an obstruction when the pipe condition, access and extent of intrusion allow it. Clearing roots restores space for flow; it does not seal an opening, repair a crack or correct a displaced pipe. Roots can return if their entry point remains.
A better starting point
Choose cleaning or repair from the findings.
Camera findings before or after suitable clearing help determine whether the line needs continued assessment or sewer repair. Damaged sections may require a focused repair or a broader repair plan. Trenchless repair is considered only when the pipe condition, route and access make it appropriate; root intrusion alone does not establish the method.
Learn how Sewer Camera Inspections guide diagnosis, when Hydro Jetting may help with cleaning and how Sewer Repair addresses damaged pipe.
Request service →Frequently asked questions
How can you tell whether roots are causing a blockage?
Symptoms guide the investigation, while a camera can show roots in the accessible line. A blocked or submerged section may need suitable clearing before its condition can be viewed clearly.
Can hydro jetting or mechanical removal clear sewer roots?
Either may help in a suitable line. The choice depends on the intrusion, pipe condition and available access. Neither method is automatically appropriate for damaged piping, and clearing does not repair structural defects.
Can roots return after they are removed?
Yes. If a joint, crack or other opening remains, roots can enter again. Inspection helps explain whether clearing is sufficient for the immediate obstruction or whether repair should be evaluated.
Does root intrusion always require sewer replacement?
No. The visible condition, location and extent of damage determine the repair scope. A focused repair or a suitable trenchless option may be considered, but no method is selected solely because roots are present.
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