{"id":1205404,"date":"2023-11-22T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1205404"},"modified":"2023-11-22T09:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:30:00","slug":"how-to-tell-if-tree-roots-are-growing-in-your-sewer-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1205404","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If Tree Roots Are Growing in Your Sewer Line"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ignoring clogged plumbing is never a good idea. But what if you\u2019ve tried snaking and plunging your slow-draining sink\u2014and perhaps even enlisted the help of a professional plumber\u2014and you still<\/em> can\u2019t figure out what\u2019s causing the clog? If you live in a house, it may be time to start looking into whether there are tree roots blocking your sewer lines. Here\u2019s why that happens, and the signs that root-filled pipes are behind your plumbing problems.<\/p>\n

What causes roots to grow in pipes?<\/h2>\n

Large trees can have extensive root systems: While some parts may be visible on the surface <\/u><\/a>of your lawn, others sprawl out underground, searching for sources of water, oxygen, and nutrients\u2014like cracked sewer lines. Even a small crack generates enough humidity to attract the roots of a tree on or near your property, allowing them to enter the pipe, and grow until it\u2019s blocked.<\/p>\n

But just because you don\u2019t see a tree on or close to your property doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re out of the woods. Even if a tree has been removed, its roots may remain inside your pipes<\/u><\/a> for years to come.<\/p>\n

How do I know if tree roots are in my sewer line?<\/h2>\n

Because your sewer line is underground and not easily accessible, you\u2019ll need to pay attention to the signs<\/u><\/a> that tree roots<\/u><\/a> may be growing inside<\/u><\/a> of it. These include:<\/p>\n