Tree Root Removal in Boise

Are your drains getting clogged for no apparent reason? Is sewage backing up from your toilet or multiple drains? These may be signs of tree root intrusion in your sewer line. Express Plumbing Heating & Air can take care of the problem with our tree root removal service.

We ensure the safe removal of tree roots. Newer techniques enable us to get the job done with minimal disruption to your home or business. From inspection to future growth prevention, customers in Boise rely on us to restore their sewage service no matter how bad the problem is. With our expertise in plumbing, tree root removal can be done without replacing a pipeline; we can often resolve the issue and perform simple repairs using the latest professional tools.

Problems Caused by Tree Root Intrusion

Tree roots grow in search for water and nutrient sources. Sewer and water pipes are the most reliable of these, so any moisture present will trigger roots of nearby trees to grow towards, around, and into sewer pipe. These roots are very strong. Even if they don’t come in direct contact, roots can put enough pressure on surrounding soil to cause a pipe collapse. Roots can spread as far as three times the extent of a tree’s branches. If a pipe is leaking or moist, roots can grow around a pipe, penetrate it, and grow inside. The tiniest pinhole or crack can provide a starting point. But in addition to sewer line damage, roots can cause foundation damage, so it’s important to address them as soon as possible.

Over time, the effects of tree root intrusion can progress from slow drains to sewage backups and flooding. Roots reduce the interior diameter of pipe, and catch solid waste, eventually causing full blockages. Sewage can then back up through drains and toilets. It is messy, stinks, and can introduce waste contaminated with bacteria and harmful substances. A burst pipe can occur as well, leading to extensive water damage.

Tree Root Removal Methods We Use

Express Plumbing Heating & Air employs simple and effective ways to detect roots, perform tree root removal, and inhibit growth. We’ll even completely repair your sewer line. Our experience with trenchless methods means we don’t dig up your yard, sidewalk, street, driveway, or parking lot, which is a faster, less disruptive, and more affordable approach.

To find and remove tree roots, our plumbing technicians use the following methods:

Video Camera Inspection: We insert a video camera, attached to a long, flexible tube, into the pipe. This allows us to see tree roots and potential damage firsthand. Even after we’re done with removal, we’ll use a camera to verify the roots are gone

Drain Snaking: Oftentimes, drain snakes (augers) with rotating blades are used to break through penetrating roots. They are inserted via cables to reach the affected site. Once the roots are broken up, water and waste can flow freely through your drains and plumbing/sewer lines

Water Jetting: High-pressure jets of water can effectively blow tree roots right out of pipes. What’s left gets pushed through the pipe along with whatever else flows through it. While powerful, the water jet does not damage the interior of the pipe

Benefits of Tree Root Removal

If we don’t cut off tree roots, they can continue to grow. Removing them prevents additional damage to the same or other pipes. Roots can also lift sidewalks, creating safety hazards for your family, staff, or anyone who walks by. Tree root removal prevents these issues as well as soil subsidence and damage to building foundations. If exposed on the surface, roots can create trip hazards and damage equipment such as lawnmowers, or even wrap around a tree trunk, starving it of nutrients.

Removing tree roots protects pipes, people, buildings, and the trees themselves. It also improves your landscaping. By managing root growth, you can protect other plants and avoid having unsightly roots running all over your lawn or yard. At the very least, it can keep your plumbing system working effectively without water damage or drainage issues.

Express Plumbing Heating & Air is trusted throughout the Treasure Valley for our tree root removal service and to handle drainage, plumbing fixture, and sewer line problems. You can call on us for drain cleaning, pipeline repair, and preventative maintenance as well. To schedule an appointment in Boise, Meridian, and Nampa or learn about our My Choice Protection Plan, specials, and financing, call today!

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