What if a tree has caused damage to the sewer line?

Often trees are blamed for sewer line problems when the real problem is older pipes that are crumbling. Roots do not have the ability to penetrate sound lines, and removing the closest tree does not solve the problem. Once replaced with new plastic pipes, tree roots can no longer invade. A line cleaning service can clean roots out of sewer lines and will guarantee free flow for 6 months. Following a clean out, homeowners should be doing preventative maintenance by applying root inhibition products regularly to sanitary lines. Chronic root invasion indicates a failing sewer line.