Sewers

What is the avg cost to have a plumber, not rooter, to clean out roots in a sewer line in Cent. Arkansas? I have used rooter svcs in the past they are ok but usually want to add on services to make extra money. Any idea what plumber charge for the same service in Central Arkansas? I have roots in sewer line that need to be removed.

Does a water softener help keeps roots out of sewer line? I have read information about rock salt helping to keep roots from growing in sewer sewer line, or copper sulfate which is also a salt. Would installing a water softener help to keep roots from growing in a sewer line? I would think it would work if you set the softener to discharge late a night so that the salty water had a chance to work on the roots.

Is there a way to get rid of roots in main sewer line? Once or twice a year my sinks/toilets slow down and I have to have a plumber clean out my main line. The last two times they have said that because of roots in my sewer line (big pipe from house to city sewer line) there isn't much they can do. One plumber said $3000 to replace the sewer line. So, is there anything I can do to get rid of the roots or at least abate the problem for a year or two? Thanks!

How can I get rid of tree roots in my sewer line? TRY REX-BAC-T or COPPER SULFATE? I have tree roots inside my clay sewer line, and Im tired of renting machines to unclog the drain twice a year. I found this product in the internet "REX-BAC-T", I wonder if anyone has used this product before and if so how well it worked or any other product that will solve my dilema. I need ideas, I read that cooper sulfate will keep the roots away, but Im not sure if it will work, there is a website with instructions on how to do this treatment..... Ideas please. (I dont want to kill the tree)

Copper Sulfate vs Rock Salt for tree roots in sewer line? Home Depot etc. sell copper sulfate crystals for tree roots in sewer lines. Plumbers seem to recommend rock salt for the same purpose. Everyone seems to agree that copper sulfate works better. But does that take the cost into account? Ten pounds of copper sulfate might be a lot more effective than ten pounds of rock salt, but is $10 worth of copper sulfate more effective than $10 worth of rock salt?

does copper wire in a sewer line kill tree roots? putting copper wire in a home sewer line ,to kill tree roots ...IS it true?

Roots in sewer line, insurance, and price.? I moved into a house Saturday that I just bought and discovered my sewer line drains real slow and upon snaking it discovered roots in it. I called my insurance (first house, didn't know) and of course it's not covered. I know my options are yearly augering and chemicals or total repair. Clearly, first house, I'm hardcore broke. My boyfriend wants to rent an industiral snake and do it ourselves. I'm scared though we have busted pipes and if it bursts and damages the house insurance won't pay a penny because they knew I knew there was a problem. I would hate to repair, but don't want to put an 300 dollar bank aid on it via roto rooter every year. If this were your house what would you do?

I have had a problem with roots breaking into my house sewer line and causing plumbing problems with back up? Does anyone have any suggestions on what to put in the lines to keep these roots killed out?

sewer line clogging up with roots;does copper sulfate(Root Clear) help or do damage--older home? Don't want to auger out--too much danger of collapsing sewer lines. Does the chemical work? It claims not to damage trees/shrubs.

How much does it cost to remove roots from sewer line mechanically? I have a plumber coming out tomorrow (Wed) to give me an estimate on mechanicall removing roots from my sewer line. I don't have time to get multiple quotes and would like to give him the green light to proceed if the price is reasonable, but I don't know what a reasonable price is. My sewer line is about 150 feet long and probably pretty overgrown. Has anyone had this done? If so, what did you pay and how long was your sewer line? P.S. I've looked into chemicals like copper sulfide and rootX, but it appears that you are better of removing roots with mechanical auger first, then keeping things in check with annual chemical treatments. Also, a year ago one plumber quoted me $3000 for installation of a new sewer line, but I would like to postpone that.

property damage cause tree roots enter tru city sewer and cause line blockage flood house? had sewer line on property replaced two years ago . and had a sewer backup flood basment . walls and clothing damaged and cracking of foundation.edmonton risk management states no way to prove whos tree roots caused obstrution. the work crew stated it was city tree roots as some how their is about two feet of old cast iron pipeon the city side of water valve as mine replaced with plastic pipe to city valve. I need help with what if any recourse is available to me.thanks cliff.

I have tree roots in my sewer line.. The tree is cut.. Should i dig out the stump?.? Its a river birch tree. Will the roots grow back if i dig out the stump? Should I dig out the stump and find as many roots as possible and dig them out as well?

Whats the best way to get roots out of a main sewer line?

What can I put in my sewer line to get rid of tree roots?

my son is buying a home. can an inspector tell if tree roots are causing or will cause a sewer line problem? it is a very large tree with huge roots that extend to the house and visible on top of the soil. he wants the house but i am warning him of the potential problem. he will go ahead with the sale unless an inspector shows him there is a problem. can an inspector tell if there will be? i dont think there has been a problem yet--but i think there is a real possibility in the future. a friend had to have her sewer line replaced due to roots. but how can you tell beforehand if there is or will be a problem...any telltale signs to look for??

Are the apples on my tree safe to eat? My sewer line broke at the roots of the tree and drained into the soil

weeping willow tree's roots are in my sewer pipes...? I have to have my pipes replaced out to the main sewer line bc the roots of the weeping willow in my yard have grown into the pipes and broken them. Its a costly repair. They said they will cut the roots back... will this hurt the tree? They are going to put root killer around the pipes so we wont have this issue again. Will this hurt the tree? and what are the odds the roots grown into the pipe at a different spot?

Tree roots & grease in sewer lines? My sister has been pouring grease in her sink. It has settled in her sewer pipes. She also has tree roots to add to the problem. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do to solve it? Thanks for any and all help.

We have roots growing in our sewer lines!? I know it is stange sounding, but the plumming started stopping up, so we called the plummer and they found roots in the entire house and in the line all the way out to the alley! Has anybody else ever had this problem or heard of it? and do you know what to do for it? The plummer pulled a bunch out, but there are still more and they said they would just grow back again. And if you just replace the pipes won't they just grow back again later on? Wow Annie- if only more people in the world were as kind and sensitive as you. (oh wait was I being sarcastic?)

What should I look for concerning a possible backed up water sewer line? I suspect the ejector pump has failed, or tree roots are blocking the line. Everytime someone takes a dump, it tends to smell near the ejector well, and the smell seems to seep up to the toilets. The smell passes after an hour or so, which leads me to think there is some flow, but it is backed up?

property damage cause tree roots enter thru city sewer and cause line blockage flood house?

are there any known posible ways to destroy roots, growing into the sewer pipes? i'm curious as to find whether there might be a way to get the roots that have clogged up our sewer lines. can't help but wonder whether or not there may be some old time remedy. or root killer.

How can I clear roots out of a drain? The pipe that drains water from my backyard to the front gutter is clogged with roots. I'm afraid to use granulated products that are made to clear roots from sewer lines by flushing them down the toilet.

There's a small tree growing directly on top of the sewer line, Should I dig it out? The sewer pipe runs about 2 feet underground. I heard the tree roots could eventually break the pipe and clog it. Is this true?

Preparing to redo the sewer service line? I found out there is roots in my service line and it is clogging. My Uncle is experienced with this and has offered to help me replace the line if I can find friends to help dig. This would save me a ton! What leg work do I need to be doing, i.e. how to locate, what pipe to buy, fittings I will need. Anything to make this as easy as possible on him. Thanks!

Does homeowners insurance cover replacing broken sewer line? I've had trouble with stopped up sewer line from my house to water main about once a year since moved to house 1997. Plumber has been able to temporarily clean out the line each time, but we have come to the point that it must be replaced. It apparently is cracked or broken probably from tree roots. I can't locate anything in policy that states whether the sewer line is considered part of home. I also have been having electrical problems such as flickering lights & some outlets don't work & electric company says trouble is in house. Should I wait before filing a claim on that, or is it OK to file 2 seperate claims at once? Also, is there time limit or can I go back to when these problems started years ago? Never filed a claim befor in my life. Deductible is $1500.00.

Cost to have main sewer line cleaned, like Roto Rooter? Having some plumbing problems. The shower and toilet will not drain at all, and when doing laundry the water backs up in to the shower. I've had this problem before, and it was due to clogged pipes - tree roots. Does anyone know how much it normally costs to have the main line cleaned (I do have a clean-out access outside). I've tried to look on Roto-rooter and similar websites, but nobody gives any kind of rough estimate.

Tree roots in the main septic line? My dad's septic keeps backing up. He has had to snake it many times. Each time it lasts for about a couple of months. He believes there's tree roots groing through the line. He is not attached to city sewer. He has had the tank pumped recently to no avail. He has also tried the liquid in the toilet that is supposed to kill the roots, but the problem still persists. He has heard about something they can drill the roots out with, but he believes they will just grow back next spring. Any ideas?

A root from a tree planted in my yard goes into neighbors yard and breaks his sewer line. Am I liable?

I believe i'm gonna need a new sewer line put in my house how much will this possibly cost?? The house is old and the sewer pipe is leaking inside the house(GROSS) and it seems to be plugging up.Weve had it rooted out before but now it leaks.Anyone got a estimate on how much cost to fix it??I know its not cheap.Our house is located about 20ft away from the sewer main under the road in front of our house.Any help on pricing??Thanks.

I am looking for chemicals that can be put into sewer lines to kill and flush out roots in our lines. Suggest

HELP with sewer line replacements!? ok here is the deal. i own a dupex in los angeles an poop and toilet paper was flowing through the releif in the backyard. tried a snake and we ran into tree roots. so we dug up 6 feet of the line and found cracks where roots grew in. dug up 10 to 15 more feet and fund the same. this pipe goes from the rear of the yard down the drive way to the side walk. where it connects to the city the ditch was nearly 6 feet deep. im guessing 200 feet. or so. im wondering how much should i be looking to pay for materials and labor. we will have to break through 70 feet of concrete as well. this old pipe was clay.

Will rock salt damage a clay sewer pipe? If rock salt is recommended to prevent tree root growth in a sewer line, is there any concern about damage to the clay pipe from the salt?

Can a drain auger clear a clog in a main sewer line? I have a pretty solid clog in my main sewer line. If I flush the toilet, it comes out of the drain in the garage floor. Likewise with every other drain in the house. I have dumped bleach and (later) enzymes down my drains, but don't hold much hope that they will work. A friend has a nifty drain auger called a Ridgid auto-spin that has a cable only 1/4" and is designed for drain pipes up to 1 1/2". If I stick this down my garage floor drain (the closest to the city sewer connection), will it help or will it just tie itself in knots in a 4" line? This is not a root problem. No trees anywhere near. I figure the clog is just buildup and paper. I would like to use this little machine because it has sleeves around the cable that keep it from splashing. I am fairly certain it is long enough (30') to get to the main sewer.

Does anyone know how much it would cost to repair a 4" section of my main sewer line that connects to street? A plumber came out to clear my main sewer line and upon inspection found that a 4" piece of the pipe was cracked with roots growing in there. The piece is right new where it connects to the city connection. He said the pipe would have to be replaced and estimated $5,000. This is a home we just bought and knew nothing about. The plumber said there had been previous work done to the pipe within the last 5 years. The previous owner put in the down stairs bathroom, he should've known about this shouldn't he? Do I have any recourse to get any money out of him for the repairs?

Can tree roots still grow without the tree or stump? I recently cut the tree down and in the process of digging out the stump. The tree was clogging my sewer line.

Should the City be liable for the roots? The city's Tree roots are getting in my sewer line,and clogging them up. every year this happens. ( 5 times i have snaked my line) The city says its my problem i need a better line. I say my line would be great if not for the tree. they payed a damage claim on this issue befor, and did nothing about the ongoing problem. so they have already admitted fault right?what should i do? I am not rich, but would like to get this resolved.. thanks

sewer line clogg? is there any way that we can tell if its just a reaccuring clog or if its due to the pipe being broken from tree roots, we have had to have plumber come out 6 times in a yr and each time they are only getting toliet paper out. We are currently working with a new plumber from our church who advised us that he thinks we have what he calls a shakey elbow and he is gonna help us replace in spring for only 1/3 of the price because we are gonna do the manual labor part.

Does RootX (Root-X) the root killer/remover for sewage lines really work? I have a bunch of tree roots that have invaded my sewer line, and I'm avoiding the obvious -- the $4500 project of getting it re-piped. Getting it snaked works (every 6 months), but it costs over $100 each time. I'd like to try RootX and wanted to know if it really works. Thanks!

Who is liable on a sewer issue problem created from a tree that the builder put in our yard 7 years ago.? We had our house built in 1999. According to the covenence, 2 trees and 6 bushes must be placed in the yard. Well, the builder put a Bradford pear tree in our front yard right on top of the sewer line. I contacted the sewer company because they are the ones that notified me of the problem. Appartently the tree roots are intruding on the sewer pipe and has caused a crack in the main sewer line to our home. The sewer company gave me documentation saying that the liability was not theirs. I contacted the builder, which has been bought by another builder and this builder claims they are not responsible. My question is "who is responsible?" I did not place the tree over the sewer line and someone down the line had to get some type of permit to plant the tree. What type of lawyer would I need and who would be responsible. The sewer company is requesting we have the tree removed and replanted according to covenence, the pipe fixed and the yard resodded...Total cost: around $8000..

Can a claim be filed against city of Worthington, OH for sewer backup into home-from main line,not hmwnr line? Raw sewage backed up into basement ruining everything. All kinds of "floating goodies". City says it is not their responsibility, even though the cause was a root blockage 9 houses away.

What can we do about our neighbors tree? Its tearing up our wooden fence and the roots are busting through our sewer line causing our tub and toilet to back up. We have had the sewer rodded three three times within a year. What can we do. We are in Indiana.

Tree on Property Line? Please help. I purchased a home 11 months ago with a 100 year old tree on my side of the fence of the property line. The owner of the adjacent property rents out the two small homes on his property. Ive met the owner once right after I purchased my house when he stated "I better do something about your tree" and he made some reference that my tree is destroying his sewer lines. I did get prices to remove the tree and since it is so big,it demands over $1300 to remove it. Because of its age, ive decided its best not to remove it. Today, the tenants beside me on that property have had sewer problems and roots were the cause of it. To what extent am I liable for a tree that is over 100 years old and Ive only owned it 11 months? If the owner sues me, could he potentially win? I also have heard that the sewer pipes were replaced on their property about 10 years ago by a previous owner. What is my next step? Thanks for any ideas or advice!

Neighbor's trees growing into our sewer pipes? We moved into our house in last month, and have a home warranty which covers everything but the roots and the damage they have done. We called a plumber who snaked our main line and found that the root damage is so extensive that we would have to replace the damaged sewer line. This is our first house and we don't have a ton of money to pay for this problem without having to get a loan of some kind. We don't have a single tree or bush on our property. We think the roots are from the property behind our home which is owned either by the city or the business (Qwest) that resides there. Does anyone know if there are laws in Utah or anywhere else which would require our neighbor to pay for the repairs or at least part of them? The trees are also growing into our chain link fence and causing damage there also. We have already done everything we could to kill the roots. We had to snake the line when it didn't work and raw sewage was seeping into our kitchen and laundry room. We are waiting for the plumber to get the permits and exact details of the location of our line. In the meantime, we can hardly flush the toilet without it backing up. The line is damaged and there is no amount of root killing remedy that will repair the pipes.

Why is the toilet and bathtub backed up, yet not the bathroom sink? A month ago, a cable was snaked through the vent stack on the roof to clear out the sewer line that apparently had my bathtub and toilet backed up. It worked, even though the plumber said he felt there could possibly be something like roots about 30ft out still in the pipe (which by the way is the original cast iron or cement used in the 50's). Now a month later, the two are clogged again, but why not the sink?

Clogged Sewer? The main sewer pipe is clogged and runs very slow. Every time something comes down the drain, the water comes up out of the floor drain in my basement. I have tried a bottle of Liquid Plumbr Prof. strength and it didn't work. Today I put 3 bottles of that stuff down there and it still didn't work. Could it be a tree root blocking the pipe? There is a tree in front of the house but it isn't on top of where the sewer line runs. My house is the second lowest on the block (my street is on a hill) Could that be the cause of the problem?

For a sewer cleanout, What is the difference between "yearly maintenance" & "rotorooting" by the rooting co.? do they just charge you more if your line is totally obstructed?

drain clogged with tree roots. What are my options I have a house built in the 1940s, with NO outdoor clean-out. I also have a tree planted during that era, that has grown large. The sink drains fine. The toilet drains fine. I do not suspect the outside sewer line has collapsed. But when I try to drain the washing machine, the toilet and tub back up. I do not have the money to have a clean-out installed at this time, and most places will not pull toilets or get on the roof (I don't trust myself with such duties, anyway). I believe there are chemicals which can be used to kill the tree roots, and keep them from coming back if used regularly. What are they? Thanks in advance.

Sewer is horribly backed up - can't find the main line, don't know what's wrong.? Our toliet, since Friday of last week, has suddenly decided to go AWOL on us. Whenever we flush, the toliet bowl fills to the top, takes forever to drain, and most of the time, drains into our bathtub, which is connected to the pipe that the toliet works from. The other shower, which is also connected, is also doing it. We've looked for the main sewer pipe EVERYWHERE. Under the house, front yard, back yard.. it's completely missing. We've snaked it, cleaned it, but nothing works. We still have raw sewage and what looks like sand coming up - but we've dumped no kitty litter in our toliet. We can't imagine it's roots, since we only have one tree in the backyard and two bushes in the front. We're desperate to fix this. We can't afford a plumper right now, so that's out of the question.. we've tried everything! Hot water, a snake, Drain-o.. but the bathtub still floods, and the toliet still takes forever to drain. Any suggestions on how to find the main pipe/fix this? Whenever we flush, the toliet bowl fills to the top, takes forever to drain, and most of the time, drains into our bathtub, which is connected to the pipe that the toliet works from. The other shower, which is also connected, is also doing it. We're also having trouble finding the main 4inch sewer pipe. We've checked underground and outside, but nothing. Any suggestions on how to find the main pipe/fix this? We're hooked up onto City sewer, which I confirmed with my mum.

I have an 8 year old Higan cherry tree? and a burning bush in my front yard within 10 feet of the clay sewer line laid in about 1960 .So far everthing is ok ,but do you think the roots will be a problem? Thanks

What can I do about a landlord who wont pay me back for a repair that was not my fault? I was renting a house and I had a sewer back up in my basement. I called my landlord to have a plumber come out and fix it. The landlord said it was my place to call the plumber and pay for it. HE blamed my two year old daughter for stopping it up. Any way, the plumber came out and fixed the line. He found a mass of tree roots in the sewer line. The roots had stopped the lines up. I told the landlord and that is was not our fault it was the tree roots so he has to repay me. Its been two months and no repay. How long do I have befor I can take legal help? Who do I need to contact about this? Thanks

NaOH + H20 produces ??? Need balanced equation. And why is heat released (exothermic)? can it melt roots in a sewer line? (clean out provides the venting outside).

how I kill rhododendrons? How do I kill these plts as they are just like weeds and they just wont go away and the roots are wrecking my water lines and sewer line please help. I mean how do I kill rhodendrons ? they must be oreganas how do you get these stupid ugly things out as well as lilucs

sewage problems? how can you get tree roots out of the sewer line without actually removing the line or the tree? thanks!!

can a maple tree's roots damage a house foundation? my son and dil in their 20's are thinking of buying a house which has a massive maple tree in the front yard. it is probably 30 feet away but the canopy is above the rancher by at least double and the dripline is at the front window. the roots are visible on top of the soil(there is no lawn to speak of)...it is all roots. the concrete driveway is thrust up, cracked and buckled. the tree is probably 30-40 years old. the house has a full basement. would that offer any protection from damage by the roots? in my opinion the house should be avoided at all costs because of the potential damage to the foundation, not to mention any underground pipes, sewer or water or gas lines etcetcetc.anyone have any data i can show them??? i need as many answers as possible to show them.i am a tree lover and have planted and saved many in my life, but many people fail to understand the destructive power of tree roots too close to a house...thanks of course we know tres can increase a property's value...but read the question carefully---this tree is in the realm of liability and has outlived it's benefit as an asset

How big will an oak tree get? I recently remodeled and moved into the house that I grew up in. There's a huge oak tree ( white oak, I think) in the back yard that is about twice as tall as my two story house. When I was little there was a garage that this tree knocked over. I've had a new sewer line put in because the roots of this huge tree took over the old one. I had a concrete driveway put in, and angled the drive around the tree. I want to put a small garage in this summer, but I don't know how much more this tree is going to grow. People have told me to remove this tree. There is no way that's going to happen. Not only would it cost a fortune, but there's nothing wrong with the tree itself. How much bigger can I expect this tree to grow?

Home Inspection Nightmare.... h-e-l-p ? I took advice and had my home inspected before I bought it so that I would have peace of mind when I bought it. Less than a week after I moved in my toilet started backing up and even coming up through the bathtub. I had a plumber come out and he said my sewer lines were full of tree roots and I would need to have all new sewer lines put in and that the inspector should have known the plumbing was bad because of the water pressure from the stool. What can I do now that I have already moved in and bought the house? Could I sue the guy who did my inspection or am I basically out of luck??? ANY help would be appreciated. I was told it would be at least $1500 to replace the sewer lines and I am flat broke after just buying this house. HELP!!!!

Do plumbers over-charge us for their services? I think it's becoming ridiculous what plumbers are charging today. Case in point: I live in Florida and I had a plumbing emergency at night last week when a sewer drain line in my yard backed up and flooded both my bathrooms. I got a plumber to come over and he snaked out the line and verified with a TV camera that my azaleas' roots had broken the line and plugged it up. Cost: $300. It was steep but what could I do with no way to flush my toilets and my bathrooms flooding? He came back the next day to dig up four feet of drain line, two feet deep and no tree roots over the line, and replaced the 4-foot section and repacked the sod. Cost: $690. I think that was way too much money for only 45 minutes work. I could hire a lawyer cheaper. So, what have been your plumber experiences and do you think they charge too much?

What kind of tree would be best to plant with these conditions? We live in zone 6, I would like something fast growing or at least something that looks nice when not fully mature. We live in town so we need something with deep or small roots, as we are going to plant it between the neighbors yard and our concrete driveway. We currently have 2 over grown pine trees that will be cut down where the new tree will be planted, so I assume the soil will be some what acidic from the pine trees. We also may consider some kind of shrub or hedge. -zone 6 -fast growing -acidic soil / well drained -roots that wont damage driveway or sewer lines

Will my new homeowners insurance pay for.....? I just bought a new home on October 17th and had it inspected. I was only in the home for 6 days and already the sewer is clogged up and had to have a plumber out who said I would need all new sewer lines because mine were full of roots and it would cost around $1500, which I don't have. Would my home insurance cover this, or at least some of it???

ceder tree help? 40 year old tree and very healthy. Sewer line broke infront of it and the city had to excavate and dig through about 1/3 of the roots. They did a real bad job of filling the hole back in, I washed down sand, dirt and some of the smaller rocks to fill the huge void surrounding the roots main ball. Any suggestions of fertilizers or watering I can give this poor tree to help it through this shock? I do not want it to die!

plumbing question? they came to my house to unplug the sewer drain and they found out that there are roots growing in the pipie they fixed it but i want to know how u could fix this problem without replacing the sewer line. would cutting the tree work is there something to kill the roots also what is a good drain snake to use for this i cant remember the name of the snake he used it was like leviton or something does anyone know what this brand was

Any recommendation for a wide-canopied tree that I should plant? Hello all -- I want to replace a Silver Birch tree that I have in my frontyard. Because of the drought, it's looking very sad at the moment - plus silver birch is not really that suitable for the Adelaide plains area. I want to plant a wide-canopied plant, similar to jacaranda or a honeylocust tree but I read that their roots are very invasive. The spot is open to direct sunlight, and about 5 metres from the house, and about 2.5 metres from the sewer line. Can anybody recommend an open-canopied tree that would grow to a nice height (about 5m+) that can provide nice shade over the frontyard and without an invasive root system please? Ideally I would like a deciduous tree, but if it's a nice evergreen tree, I will make a concession for it. :) Japanese maple is a possibility but the dry hot wind in summer burns the leaves and liquidambars are notorious for having a very invasive root system. Adelaide has Mediterranean climate with alkaline soil. Any suggestions please? Thank you!

posted yesterday about sewer pipe...? Roto rooter came after I called a plumber and the town and both said to have someone clean the line. It appears to be either dry wall bc the house was vaccant for so long.. but most likely roots. Im freaking out bc he said something to the effect of having the entire pipe dug up and the roots removed.. trees cut down... and all i can see are dollar signs.. anyone have advice on this...