Is Your Garden Wreaking Havoc on Your Plumbing?
Homeowners don’t have to shy away from planting a garden but must be aware of the risks. Instead of avoiding plant growth altogether, be cautious with placement or stay on top of understanding which plant growth is most likely to force a sewer line repair. Check out these most common plumbing woes.
Tree Root Intrusion
Tree roots are one of the most common problems for sewer lines. They often lead to leaks, clogs, or even a root barrier inside of the pipe. While most other plants are not likely to be an issue unless they have strong or aggressive root systems, certain species are far more likely to affect underground plumbing.
Tree roots look for nutrients within the soil that can help them thrive. Trees primarily grow in the spring, when lines may be more susceptible to the risks of plant growth.
Understanding the Problem
Why are tree roots such a problem? They infiltrate pipes and are often strong enough to grow or break right through them. Let’s look at some of the common problems of intruding tree roots.
Leaks and clogs may seem insignificant, but they often become much bigger issues, especially if the tree roots continue invading the underground plumbing system. Small issues can lead to much bigger problems. What starts with tree root growth can turn into a leak or a blockage. Eventually, those issues will turn into backups in the line, major clogs, broken lines, or even a flooded yard.
Go-To Solutions for Tree Root Intrusion
There is more than one way for homeowners experiencing significant issues to recover from the intrusive nature of tree roots. Sewer line repair may be needed. Start by clearing any obstruction and then have any repairs made that are needed. Call a professional for these services:
- Hydro Jetting – High-pressure water can be pushed through the pipeline. This cleans the lines and clears them of any debris, including tree root invasion.
- Drain Snake – A drain snake can be pushed through a pipeline to clear any clogs or obtrusions within the line. These can be manual or motorized.
- Root Barrier – This underground wall can be placed around vulnerable pipelines to create a barrier against roots. They block and redirect root growth away from the pipes.
A professional plumbing company can typically provide any or all of these services. If the plant growth caused any leaks, clogs, or breaks in underground plumbing, there is a choice of traditional or trenchless sewer line repair to fix the damage left behind.
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