Tree roots are a top cause of sewer line damage for homeowners. While your trees are beautiful, their roots constantly seek out sources of water and nutrients. They find their way into tiny cracks and loose joints in your sewer pipes, and once inside, they grow. This can cause a major blockage or even a complete pipe collapse. If you’re facing this messy problem, E.R. Plumbing provides expert sewer line repair and lasting solutions to protect your home.
The Signs of a Root Problem
- Recurring Clogs: If you’re dealing with the same drain clog over and over, it could be a sign that roots are growing back after a temporary fix.
- Slow Drains: When multiple drains in your home are slow, it often points to a problem in the main sewer line where roots are likely to be.
- Gurgling Toilets: Strange gurgling sounds from your toilet when you run a sink or shower can mean air is trapped by a root blockage.
- Soggy Spots in Your Yard: Patches of lush, green grass over your sewer line, or wet spots when it hasn't rained, indicate that wastewater is leaking from a cracked pipe.
The Wrong Way to Fix It
Many homeowners try to fix root problems with chemical root killers or by hiring someone to snake the line. While snaking can cut through roots for a temporary fix, it doesn't address the reason the roots are getting in—the cracks in the pipe. The roots will simply grow back, and you'll be dealing with the same problem again in a few months. Chemical killers can also be harmful to your trees and the environment.
The Right Way: A Permanent Fix
To stop root intrusion for good, you need to repair the pipe itself. A powerful method for this is CIPP lining. This trenchless repair creates a new pipe within the old one, sealing all the cracks and gaps that roots used to get in. The new pipe is seamless and resistant to future root growth. It's a non-invasive process that saves your yard from extensive digging. Our pipe lining services provide a durable and long-term solution.
Protect Your Pipes from Roots!
Don't let tree roots destroy your sewer line. For expert sewer line repair in Charlotte, NC and a lasting solution, contact E.R. Plumbing. We will get to the root of the problem for good.
