How To Unblock A Drain With Tree Roots
                     HOW TO UNBLOCK A 
DRAIN WITH TREE 
ROOTS
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Blocked drains with tree roots can seriously clog drainage and can be difficult to remove. 
There are techniques that can be used to eliminate tree roots that have grown inside 
plumbing systems. There is no need to spend time researching for a Emergency 
plumbing team in Sydney, as APT Plumbing has an experienced team of plumbers who 
know exactly how to unblock a drain with tree roots and are on call 24/7.
APT plumbing suggests the best way to unblock drains with tree roots are:
Chemical Formulas – using specific chemical formulas tree roots inside drains can be 
poisoned.
Hydro Jetting – pressurised water pushes any compacted soil and roots down the drain.
Manually Removing Roots – at times manually removing the roots from the drains by 
cutting, digging and other forms of labour is needed.
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HOW DO YOU REMOVE TREE ROOTS FROM DRAINS?
A fully qualified and professional plumber experienced in blocked drain repair services from 
APT Plumbing can remove tree roots from drains. Other types of blocked drains can be dealt 
with by any person but tree root systems if in sewer lines and outdoor drainage are difficult to 
otherwise remove. CCTV or drain snakes are used firstly to inspect the piping to determine 
where the block is, and which technique is best suited for unblocking the drain.
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THE MAIN REASON A PLUMBER WILL REMOVE ROOTS 
INSIDE A DRAIN WHICH THEY ARE BLOCKING ARE:
Chemical Formulas
APT Plumbers can use chemicals to clear plumbing problems and clogs from tree roots. Copper 
sulphate septic treatments are the more common formulas that can be used to kill roots. These 
are mainly used to slowly poison the tree roots and for them to stop clogging drains.
Hydro Jetting
A water jet is used to propel any entrapped root and soil through the drain. The pressure 
pushes the blockage out of the pipe.
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Manual Removing
Tree roots can be manually removed from a drain by cutting, digging, or using other 
advanced techniques. This is the last option way to remove roots and is generally only 
used in extreme situations in drainpipe plumbing. A plunger or auger is used to push 
dirt and fibres down the drain hole in order to break up any compacted earth blocking 
the pipe.
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HOW DO TREE ROOTS GET IN AND GROW INSIDE 
DRAINS?
Blocked drains with tree roots often occur in older piping systems as roots can easily break 
through. The roots are drawn to the water and nutrients inside the pipes and will break the 
pipes to access them. Older piping systems made of clay and not sealed correctly have a higher 
chance of being blocked by roots. This occurs in older houses, cemeteries, and town centres as 
drainage piping are not regularly maintained. The tree roots can be left for a long time in the 
piping systems before they cause a blockage to occur. This is because the tree roots can absorb 
the water and nutrients inside the pipes and will create their own nectar sources here.
APT Plumbers have years of experience as too do their plumbers, many have been with us long 
term and are fully experienced in dealing with drain pipe plumbing.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT BLOCKED DRAINS 
WITH TREE ROOTS?
APT Plumbing explains there are several ways to prevent blocked drains with tree roots that 
cause pipes to become blocked and break. We consider ourselves to be experienced blocked 
drain repair services.
Chemicals – Remove roots from drains with chemical formulas, applied to prevent the 
breakdown of the issue. These can be applied around the soil to prevent tree roots from 
blocking the drains.
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CCTV Drain Inspections – This involves blocked drain repair services inserting a camera 
inside drainage to look for blockages. If done regularly tree root blockages can prevent. 
If the issue is found early, then it will be easier and less expensive to handle the blockage 
situation.
Pipe Relining – When new pipes are installed, or existing ones are not broken or 
damaged then pipe relining is recommended. This service has a plumber insert specific 
formulas to coat the inside of the pipes and overall strengthen them.
Moving Pipes – a plumber will install a pipe network away from large trees is an 
effective way to prevent clogs. Relocating pipes away from these locations will cost less 
than trying to repair tree root clogs in the future.
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WHAT IS THE COST TO REMOVE TREE ROOTS FROM 
PIPES?
Tree roots inside pipes can cause huge problems and cost large sums to fix. Some of the costly 
issues caused by tree roots include damage to the piping, sewer back up, and damage to the 
drain. Some tree root clogs are hundreds of years old and cannot be repaired due to age so they 
must be removed. Blocked drains with tree roots can also go undetected for a long period of 
time, meaning other problems will occur before you notice any blockages in pipes. The average 
cost is between $2000 up to $10,000. There is no need to spend time looking for a blocked 
drain plumber Sydney on the internet, just call APT plumbing, and we will come out if you 
prefer to supply a quote on your drainpipe plumbing costs as they can vary depending on the 
size of your repair.
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FINDING A PROFESSIONAL BLOCKED DRAIN PLUMBER 
SYDNEY
APT Plumbing provide plumbers that are experienced in removing tree roots and unblocking 
your drains, so your system is back in working order as soon as possible. Blocked drain repair 
services are the service you need when things go wrong with your drains.
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CONTACT US
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