The Desert's Hidden Plumbing Threat
In the arid climate of Phoenix, trees and large shrubs are constantly searching for underground water sources. The condensation and moisture escaping from tiny cracks in older clay or cast-iron sewer lines act as a magnet for roots from Palo Verde, Mesquite, and Ficus trees.
How Roots Destroy Sewer Lines
Once a hairline root enters a pipe fitting, it thrives in the nutrient-rich wastewater, quickly expanding into a massive root ball. This root mass acts as a net, catching toilet paper and solid waste until the pipe is completely blocked. If left untreated, the expanding roots will eventually shatter the pipe, requiring a massive, expensive excavation to replace the line.
Our Advanced Root Removal Process
Standard mechanical snakes often just tear the center out of a root mass, allowing it to quickly grow back. We use specialized, high-torque rotary nozzles attached to our hydro jetters.
- Precision Cutting: The spinning jets act like a buzzsaw, slicing roots flush against the pipe wall.
- Total Clearing: The intense water pressure simultaneously washes the severed root debris out to the city main.
- Final Verification: The line is checked after the cut to confirm it is completely open.
Protect Your Property
If your home was built before 1980 and has mature trees in the front yard, you are at high risk for root intrusion. Call us today for a preventative inspection and root clearing service to protect your plumbing infrastructure.
Not certain roots are what you are dealing with? The signs of tree roots in a sewer line walks through what to look for before anyone opens the cleanout.