Dec 4, 2023 · Trees and roots grow fast so the repair timeline will be constant not just every 5 or 10 years. Roots are the stabilizers of the tree. Removing them endangers you and your property. However, a falling tree I assume does not have to apply for a permit. You can deny these facts but the tree roots will not be deterred.

Apr 25, 2009 · Once you pump the tank, and pop the cover on the tank, it may be possible to see with a flashlight if roots have in fact entered your septic tank through joints or otherwise. Most probably, you problem is in the field, which is best inspected by finding the distribution box, and determing the elevation of liquid in the box.

Mar 14, 2012 · Water the soil around the stumps really well, then get a straight rock bar (basically a long, heavy steel rod, can get them at the box stores) and start stabbing it under the surface roots. Once you get it under a root, give the rod a good push upward - …

Mar 14, 2013 · You may have to auger out the roots once for starters. Pouring the chemical into a sink drain won't work because the chemical foams up too fast to go down a 2 inch drain. Pouring the chemical into a sump pump pit won't work because the perimeter drain pipes are pitched into the pit, not away, and the foam won't go up the drain pipes.

Jul 19, 2010 · Cut the roots and install a root barrier 24" depth to keep the roots from growing again under the patio. A clean cut on the roots will heal better than a ragged cut. If you are cutting large roots - 2-3" in diameter or more- you may damage the tree. The further away the cuts are from the tree, the less likely you are to cause damage.

Feb 8, 2019 · Roots love water so they will follow the pipe, go through the wax ring and go down the drain searching for it. I agree with you, after you cleared the roots some copper sulfate or root destroyer available at any big box store will do it. I like your idea of packing with root destroyer granules or rock salt sounds like a good idea.

Jan 29, 2021 · Option-1: Dig up the area near B, where most roots are (as seen in video footage from last 2-3 years). Is roughly 30" deep here. Do a spot treatment (As was suggested by sewer inspector). Clear out roots here at B, seal the connection here? (which I am not sure how to seal, yet). Cost roughly $300 or less.

Mar 26, 2025 · It has a bunch of roots spreading through the whole backyard. To add a drainage pipes outlet and anchoring rod is located right under the tree. Upon checking historical aerial images it seems that the tree was planted around 10 years ago.

Apr 24, 2010 · The roots weren't that deep, maybe a foot or so. There was one or two heavy ones that would travel out horizontally. Those are the ones I tried to find with the maddock and chop through them, and then give them a big yank. If the polaris wouldn't have done it, I was going to get the jeep wrangler out and show em who's boss. Mike Hawkins

Dec 7, 2022 · PVC with glued joints are typically immune to tree roots.The clay pipe you show in your picture is definitely one where tree roots typically do infiltrate, if there are trees near enough to the pipe. Most places, having a main sewer of that length snaked with root cutter would run at least 3 times the $200 you paid.