Root Removal
Rooter Service & Root Removal
Tree roots seek out sewer lines and grow inside them. We cut and clear the roots, then camera the line to find where they got in.
Tree and shrub roots are drawn to the water and nutrients inside sewer lines, and they work their way in through joints and cracks. Once inside they form a dense mat that snags waste and causes repeat backups. Our rooter service cuts and removes the root mass to restore flow — and, just as importantly, cameras the line to find the entry point so you can plan a real solution.
Clearing roots and keeping them out
We run a cutting head sized to your pipe to shear the roots and pull them back, restoring the line. For lines with ongoing root pressure, hydro jetting cleans the pipe wall more completely, and a camera inspection shows whether the entry point is a repairable joint or a section that should be replaced.
Signs of root intrusion
- Sewer line that clogs every few months like clockwork
- Gurgling toilets and slow whole-house drains
- Mature trees near the sewer line path
- Sewage backups after heavy rain
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Clear slow and clogged sinks, tubs, showers and toilets with professional-grade drain machines — not a temporary chemical fix.
Learn more →Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water blasts grease, sludge, scale and roots off the full pipe wall — the deepest clean available for a drain or sewer line.
Learn more →Camera Inspection
A waterproof camera travels through your line so you can see the exact cause and location of a problem — no guesswork, no unnecessary digging.
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Root Removal — FAQs
Will the roots grow back?
Can you tell where the roots are getting in?
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Call Nick any time, day or night, anywhere in San Diego County.