Once in any type of sewer line, tree roots can expand quickly, causing the entire drainage system to stop. Knowing what to do about tree roots in a sewer line can stop this problem in its tracks.

If you live in a house, it may be time to start looking into whether there are tree roots blocking your sewer lines. Here’s why that happens, and the signs that root-filled pipes are behind your ...

Rooto’s copper sulfate root killer eliminates tree roots invading sewer and septic lines by killing them on contact, helping restore proper flow and prevent future blockages. The crystals are ...

However, excavation will be needed to repair the line in any case. Unfortunately, proving that the roots near or in the sewer belong to the avocado tree won't prove that the tree caused the damage.

Q I'd like to plant some trees in my yard but I'm worried about the roots reaching my sewer line and causing plumbing problems in the future. How can I find out where the sewer lines are in my yard?

Breaking into a slab to replace a sewer line can cost $15,000 to $20,000. Removing tree roots from a sewer line costs from $300 to $1,100, in total. Snaking the line costs on the lower end of the ...

It warns that root intrusion damage to underground sewer lines is a growing problem. The magnolia, southern pine, dogwood, and oak trees that green Atlanta are the reason for its moniker ...