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While having trees in your yard is great for shade and privacy, it also comes with the risk of tree root infiltration into your sewer line. The team at Len The Plumber Heating & Air drives fully stocked trucks and has the tools needed to remove roots from your main line.
Due to the severe nature of these problems, we provide a two-hour response time for sewer emergencies. We’re always available and reliable, so you can trust that we’ll keep your life moving.
Call Len The Plumber Heating & Air today to schedule same day rooter services for your D.C.-area home.
Signs You Have Tree Root Intrusion
Tree root intrusion can greatly impact your entire sewer system, and systems with older or deteriorated piping materials are particularly at risk. Warning signs include:
- Standing water in sinks, showers, and tubs: Tree roots may have completely clogged the lines, preventing them from draining properly.
- Gurgling sounds: Tree root infiltration can leave air pockets, disrupting water flow and resulting in noisy drain and sewer pipes.
- Sewage backups: This issue is particularly concerning if you have multiple backups at once, backups that appear in one plumbing fixture after another is used, or backups that flood your home.
How We Stop Tree Root Infiltration
Before going in with any other equipment, we first assess your drain and sewer lines with a video pipe inspection. After we locate and diagnose the tree root intrusion, we may provide one or more of these solutions:
- Main line clog removal
- Drain cleaning
- Trenchless sewer line repair
- Trench or trenchless sewer line replacement
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Root Intrusion?
Unfortunately, no, because tree root intrusion is not a sudden, unavoidable, or unpredictable issue. It often occurs due to a lack of maintenance, especially for severely deteriorated sewer mains.
In some cases, damage to your property caused by cracked sewer pipes may be covered, but the pipes themselves wouldn’t.
Why Choose Us?
Tree root infiltration can quickly go from a nuisance to a hazard. We care about your home and work hard to ensure you have reliable sewer line services. We even offer financing options for financial assistance for homeowners with credit approval.
Backed by over 25 years of service, we proudly serve over 60,000 families annually. Len The Plumber Heating & Air always provides thorough service and great customer care, as shown by our customer reviews.
Remove sewer roots from your sewer line with help from our team. Call today to schedule 24/7 emergency services in the Washington, D.C. area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bleach, copper sulfate, or rock salt kill the tree roots in my home’s sewer line?
Copper sulfate and rock salt are both effective at killing tree roots, though it’s not always easy to predict or control their effect on other vegetation. Bleach only works after the root has been cut from the tree.
Given their unpredictability and the extensive damage they can cause to your pipes, all three methods are less practical, safe, and effective than professional rooter services.
