1. Roots have entered the sewer system, causing partial stoppage. This can usually be cleared by cabling or water jetting. However this would only give temporary relief.
2. Roots have clogged the sewer system causing serious damage. This can be fixed permanently by replacing a section of your sewer Pipe, or water jetting to cut out the roots and Pipe-lining to repair the break.
3. Roots have caused the sewer to collapse or have severely damaged the pipe. This usually causes a catastrophic stoppage. Sewer rehabilitation will be required.
4. Complete Replacement: In the unfortunate event that your sewer line has sunk (due to ground movement or settling and cannot be cleared by cabling or water jetting it may need to be completely replaced. Lining the pipe will not help a sunken pipe or remove a "belly" in a sewer or drain line. We have two solutions available to
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Remove the Roots from Your Sewer Drains
Removing roots in sewer drains in your basement floor is actually one of the best ways to prevent flooding and waterproof your foundation, and it's potentially much less expensive than other, more expansive projects like excavation and cleaning out footer tiles. Your floor drain exists to allow excess water an escape route out of your basement, and when it gets clogged with tree roots, then the you're much more vulnerable for a catastrophic flood. Remember, no waterproofing system is perfect, and you can experience flooding no matter how modern and up-to-date your home is.
When most homeowners think of basement waterproofing, they tend to focus first on the foundation and basement walls, which is fine but can be very expensive. Waterproofing your foundation usually involves excavation and repair or replacement of the external footer drains that move excess water away from your home. While this is often necessary, it's also very costly, and professional contractors are often needed to get the job done.
Removing roots from your basement floor drain, while it doesn't have anything to do with your foundation, is a sort of backup plan in case of emergencies. Remember, if your waterproofing system does fail, then you are going to end up with a lot of water in your basement, and having a functional floor drain that is free from obstructions like tree roots will guarantee that the water damage doesn't get too bad.
Your floor drain usually leads to the main sewer pipe, which moves waste, sewage and excess water out to the city storm sewer that runs along your neighborhood street. In areas that have a lot of vegetation, these can easily become completely blocked by tree roots over the years. In some cases, the roots can even grow to sizes that eventually break or crack the pipes.
When most homeowners think of basement waterproofing, they tend to focus first on the foundation and basement walls, which is fine but can be very expensive. Waterproofing your foundation usually involves excavation and repair or replacement of the external footer drains that move excess water away from your home. While this is often necessary, it's also very costly, and professional contractors are often needed to get the job done.
Removing roots from your basement floor drain, while it doesn't have anything to do with your foundation, is a sort of backup plan in case of emergencies. Remember, if your waterproofing system does fail, then you are going to end up with a lot of water in your basement, and having a functional floor drain that is free from obstructions like tree roots will guarantee that the water damage doesn't get too bad.
Your floor drain usually leads to the main sewer pipe, which moves waste, sewage and excess water out to the city storm sewer that runs along your neighborhood street. In areas that have a lot of vegetation, these can easily become completely blocked by tree roots over the years. In some cases, the roots can even grow to sizes that eventually break or crack the pipes.
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