Roots out of the line, and a plan to keep them out.
Tree roots enter sewer pipe at the joints and grow into a dense net. We cut and flush them out, show you the result on camera and explain how to slow their return.
- Equipment: Chain cutters, jetters with cutting heads
- Typical visit: One to three hours
- Proof: Camera before and after
What it is, and why it matters.
Roots are looking for water, and a sewer joint that weeps a little wastewater is an invitation. They enter through the tiniest gap in clay or old cast iron, then thicken into a mat that catches paper and grease. The first sign is usually one slow drain, then a backup after a rain or a big laundry day.
We clear roots with a chain cutter on a heavy cable or a jetter with a cutting nozzle, then flush the pipe and camera it to confirm the cut. For a Nashville yard with big oaks or maples the roots will return, so we also explain the longer-term choices, such as scheduled cutting, a spot repair or a cured-in-place liner that seals the joints.
Four things done right.
Cut and flushed
Roots are cut and washed out, not just pushed aside.
Seen on camera
You see the roots before and the clean pipe after.
Honest about regrowth
We tell you how fast roots usually return in your type of pipe.
Lasting options
Lining and spot repair are explained, not pushed.
From first call to root removal and cutting.
- 01
Camera the line
Find where roots enter and how far they reach.
- 02
Cut the roots
Use a cutter head sized for the pipe.
- 03
Flush the line
Wash out cuttings so they do not catch downstream.
- 04
Plan
Discuss a schedule or a repair to stop repeat growth.
Root Removal and Cutting across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Root Removal and Cutting: common questions
Will root removal kill the tree?
No. Cutting the roots that grew into the pipe does not harm the tree, since those are small feeder roots. The tree keeps its main root system.
How long until roots grow back?
It varies with the tree, the soil moisture and the pipe. Some lines need cutting every year or two. Lining or repairing the joint stops roots from entering at all.
How do I get a price for root removal and cutting?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about root removal and cutting?
A short visit, a camera when it helps and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.