No spooky tale is complete without a haunted house, on a haunted hill near a haunted wood —you can almost picture it can’t you… but our horror isn’t ghosts or ghouls; it’s tree roots invading your sewer pipes!
Tree roots in sewer lines. What are the signs of a Tree Root Invasion?
Why do tree roots love sewer lines? Simple—they’re a rich source of water and nutrients. This fatal attraction can cause a host of problems.
Signs to Watch For:
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- Sinkholes, Soft wet spots in your garden
- Unusually rapid tree growth around your home
- Slow drainage, gurgling toilets or clogged pipes
This isn’t just an issue for old buildings, even modern homes and new builds aren’t safe. A tiny crack in your pipework can allow roots to creep in, expanding over time and completely blocking your drains. As roots grow in size, so do the cracks, leading to blocked pipes and backed-up waste that can undermine your home’s foundations. SCARY!
How to Fix the Problem? Is there a Happ-Happ-Happy ending?
- Minor root problems can be treated with DIY root killers. But remember: you can’t fix what you can’t see, and chemical solutions can harm the environment and pets.
- Calling a local professional drainage engineer such as Happy Drains will give you peace of mind and an expert diagnosis. We can remove the blockage, undertake any repairs to broken pipes using non-invasive methods.
Homebuyer Drainage Survey
Moving into a house with problem drains can cause sleepless nights…. Who knows what problems lie in wait for the unsuspecting new home owner. Well …. actually we do..
- A CCTV camera survey can uncover issues like tree roots, cracked pipes, and collapsed drains before they turn into a nightmare.
- Our surveys help diagnose problems before you move in, and any issues found can be covered by the current homeowner’s insurance. It’s better than a crystal ball!
Contact Us Today!
To learn more about our CCTV surveys, tree root damage, and claiming drainage issues on home insurance, give us a call at 0800 849 8099. We’re always happy to help.
HAPP-HAPP HAPPY HALLOWEEN from HAPPY DRAINS!
from David & Will and everyone at Happy Drains wishing you a Fang-tastic time!
P.S. What smells worse than a Zombie in your drain pipe? TWO Zombies!
