One of the most common causes of damage to drains is ingress by tree roots. Roots damage pipes in a number of ways, and can cause blocked drains. Removing tree roots in drains is usually the easiest and most cost-effective way to address this problem.
Trees can cause major damage to drain pipes with their large root radius. It is important to deal with root ingress problems as soon as possible, as they can quickly get worse. If left to grow they can damage pipe joints and that can lead to the entire pipe needing excavation.
If caught quickly, such problems can usually be addressed efficiently and cost-effectively with root cutting.
Once cut, often the drain will require to be patch repaired to prevent further root penetration. Please see our lining section for further details.
