| When you suspect that tree roots are invading your | | | | It is possible that extensive digging will need to be |
| septic system and drainage pipes, who should you | | | | done in order to remove the impediment to the |
| call? Although this may not sound like a question that | | | | sewer line, or possibly to unblock the line if it is |
| most homeowners would need to ask, if in fact you | | | | backed up. |
| find yourself in the miserable position of having a | | | | However, a range of solutions for solving the |
| backed up sewer line, then you will want to know | | | | problems without digging are now available. Power |
| the important answer to this suddenly critical query. | | | | Rodding and Hydro Jetting are two of the more |
| Backed up and faulty sewer lines can quickly create a | | | | revolutionary methods used nowadays. Power |
| nightmare scenario for a homeowner and the family. | | | | Rodding involves using a flexible steel cable that has a |
| If a sewer line is faulty, it will likely begin leaking | | | | cutting head affixed to the end. The cutting head is |
| sewage into the surrounding ground areas. In time, | | | | inserted into the sewer line and rotates at a high |
| the smell will become readily apparent to the family in | | | | speed to cut through, break up, and remove the |
| the house, and possibly even to the neighbors. A | | | | blockage. |
| much more serious problem though, results when the | | | | Hydro Jetting alternatively employs water to break |
| sewer line becomes backed up. | | | | up and remove blockage. A specific to the job hose |
| If something happens to cause such a sewer line | | | | is attached to the sewer line. Water is then forced |
| backup, the homeowner will quickly find their sewage | | | | through this hose at a high pressure of 3,000 pounds |
| coming back into the drains of the sinks and even | | | | per square inch in order to clear the line. A specially |
| the toilets. Apart from the obvious bad smells this | | | | designed nozzle is affixed to the end of the hose in |
| creates, it presents a health hazard as well. In such a | | | | order to remove any tree roots, built up silt, or |
| case as this, the services of a professional plumber | | | | trapped grease from the pipes. |
| will need to be called upon straight away. Trained and | | | | If you find yourself in such a predicament you will |
| experienced plumbers are quickly and capably able | | | | want to get in touch with a professional plumber fast. |
| locate the sewage lines to diagnose the problem. | | | | Any broken or blocked sewage line is inconvenient, |
| Sometimes the problem will turn out to be the result | | | | messy, and could be a hazard to your family's health. |
| of invasive tree roots interfering with the proper | | | | Reputable plumbers can be found by doing an |
| operation of the sewage line. If this proves to be | | | | internet search. They will come to your home and |
| your diagnosed problem, there is no cause for panic. | | | | diagnose the problem so that they can recommend |
| Remedies for these problems are available and varied. | | | | effective remedies right away. |