Tree Roots in Your Plumbing/Sewer Line?

As a homeowner, one of the costliest repairs you can run into are tree roots in a sewer line. Sewer line damage occurs in older homes in areas near Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, due to the types of material builders used for sewer lines.

Removing Roots in Pipes To Prevent Plumbing Damage

It should come as no surprise that large trees require many nutrients to grow. The tree’s roots seek out those nutrients by burrowing deeper into the ground or moving toward a nearby source. In this case, your sewer lines present a perfect opportunity for a healthy tree to feed on. This is because your sewer lines provide a nearly constant source of water, as well as a variety of nutrients that are broken down from your household waste. Think of garbage disposal that is also breaking down raw food nutrients into your system. Also, the process of flushing waste out into the main sewage system serves to aerate the wastewater, making an oxygen-rich environment in which trees can thrive.

Why Roots in Your Sewer Line Is Bad News

You may think that you are safe from worries because your sewer lines will keep tree roots out. Unfortunately, this is not entirely true. Tiny tendrils of tree roots can find their way into the porous surfaces on the exterior of the pipe. As they press inward, they exert pressure on the lines and can create cracks just large enough for them to inch their way in and feed on nutrients inside. At first, you may not notice any problems because the roots are relatively small.

However, as the tree learns how to access your sewer lines, more and more roots will find their way in, creating a tangled mess and blocking your pipe entirely. When this happens, you will notice that your plumbing starts backing up, and eventually, the cracks might get so big that the pipe breaks completely.

Expert Tree Root Removal & Rooter Plumbing Services in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Struggling with tree roots invading your plumbing? Don’t let it lead to costly repairs — call Dean’s today! As Minneapolis’s trusted plumbing experts, we specialize in fast, effective solutions for root intrusion. Contact us now for a free consultation or to schedule a thorough inspection of your sewer lines. Call us or contact us online — we’re ready to help!

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