Roots belong in the yard.
Tree root removal
Root growth inside a sewer pipe can interrupt drainage. We offer tree root removal, with a clear distinction between clearing an obstruction and addressing the pipe itself.
Based in Somerset, WI. Serving both sides of the St. Croix.
NOTICE AND DESCRIBE
This service belongs in the conversation when
- 01
An inspection identified roots inside the pipe.
- 02
A root obstruction was cleared before and symptoms returned.
- 03
You want to understand clearing versus repair.
- 04
You have recurring drainage trouble and an earlier root finding.
How roots become a sewer problem
Roots can enter sewer pipes through cracks or loose joints and grow into an obstruction. The relevant evidence is what is inside the line. A tree near the building, by itself, does not establish that roots caused the slow drain you are seeing.
If roots were found previously, that gives your call a useful starting point. Mention where they were seen and how the line behaved afterward. If the cause is still unknown, describe the drainage symptoms instead. Our camera inspection service is another option to discuss when you want information about visible conditions inside the pipe.
Clearing the roots and understanding the entry point
Root removal addresses growth obstructing flow. It does not close a crack or repair a loose joint where roots entered. Some root problems involve pipe damage that calls for a separate repair decision. Keeping those questions distinct helps you understand what cleaning can accomplish.
A return of the same symptoms is worth reporting with the timing attached. Did the line stay clear for a week, a season or several years? Was the original root finding specific to one section? You do not have to answer every question before calling; share what you remember and explain what has changed now.
Private-line questions close to home
The Village of Somerset lists sewer service through its municipal utility. If you are a Village customer and have a public-sewer question, use that utility contact rather than assuming the private line and public main are the same part of the system.
We serve Somerset, Hudson and Osceola with drain and sewer services. For root removal, the useful detail is a prior root finding or the current obstruction, rather than the number or age of trees in the yard. Call us about the line you are concerned about, and include any earlier cleaning or inspection information you have.
MAKE THE CALL USEFUL
Details to have ready.
- 01Whether roots were found by an inspection or earlier cleaning.
- 02Affected fixtures and whether the obstruction is active.
- 03How long the line worked after the previous service.
- 04Property address and any known location of the root growth.
TALK THROUGH A SERVICE REQUEST
Start with what you have noticed.
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