Tree roots blocking your sewer pipes typically show as recurring drain backups, gurgling toilets, multiple slow drains, sewage odors near floor drains, soggy or unusually green grass over the sewer line, and progressively worsening backups over months. Tree roots usually invade through small cracks or joints and grow into the pipe over time.
Root intrusion signs
- Recurring backups despite past drain cleaning
- Multiple slow drains at the same time
- Toilet gurgles when other fixtures drain
- Sewer smell in the yard or near floor drains
- Soggy or green grass strip over the sewer line
- Mature trees within 20 feet of the line
Confirm with a sewer camera inspection. Clear with hydro jetting, repair with pipe lining.
