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It can take more than a year to notice that a pipe has been blocked by roots. If your pipes are regularly blocked, this may be a sign that tree roots are the cause. Common culprits are cedar, oak, poplar, plane, olive, wisteria and invasive bamboo roots. What factors contribute to blocked pipes, and what are the most common cases?
Thanks to our expertise, we've observed that when the sewer system has been in poor condition for a long time, problems of root infiltration into the pipes are the most common.
It can also be the result of poorly sealed pipes and roots entering through breaches, indicating that the pipes have already been weakened or are in need of repair.
Extra care is needed after any work on the pipe system, or if the initial installation is of poor quality. Regardless of how the roots got into the pipes, steps must be taken to recognize and solve the problem.
There are three ways to clear a pipe blocked by tree roots or other obstructions:
The first is to use a mechanical device such as a ferret, the most advanced models being electric;
the second is to use a high-pressure ferret, which is the most effective method and clears the pipe completely.
At DocteurCanalisation we use a 3D ROBOT that can remove any root with a chain head and without water.
When underground PVC pipes are installed without being glued together, over time tree roots penetrate the joints and cause problems.
However, for roots to block or infiltrate a pipe, there must be imperfections in the pipe, such as misalignments, fractures, cracks resulting from construction work, ground subsidence, the age of the installation and inadequate waterproofing of concrete pipes.
Roots usually enter the pipe at some point, so the aim of an "uprooting" job is to identify precisely where the roots have clogged the pipe so that surgery can be performed to remove them.
Do you have trees near your pipes and they tend to clog frequently? This may be due to a tree stump which, over time, has allowed roots to expand and try to pierce your pipes. As a result, your pipes may be full of holes, which is a major problem for them.
How can docteur canalisation help you solve your root problems?
The pipe lining is guaranteed to combat roots.
So if you have roots, it means your pipe is broken... think about pipe lining and ask Doc for a quote.