Root Removal
Roots enter sewer lines through joints, cracks, or openings in the pipe. Cutting roots may restore flow, but roots can return if the pipe defect that allowed entry is not addressed.
What This Service Does
Root removal clears root masses from the sewer line using cutting and jetting methods suited to the pipe material and root volume.
When You May Need It
Root removal is needed when camera inspection or backup history shows root intrusion, especially on tree-lined properties with clay or cast iron laterals.
How East Coast Pipelines Handles It
We remove roots from the line, restore flow, and use inspection to show where roots entered. We then explain whether cleaning alone is enough or repair is needed.
What to Expect
Flow may improve immediately. If roots entered through open joints or cracks, we explain repair or lining options so the problem does not repeat.
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Related Services
Sewer camera inspection shows roots, cracks, offsets, buildup, low spots, and damage inside the line before repair is recommended.
Hydro-JettingHydrojetting uses high pressure water to clean grease, sludge, scale, roots, and buildup from inside a sewer or drain line.
Trenchless Pipe LiningPipe lining can restore the inside of a damaged sewer line when the existing pipe is a good candidate for CIPP.
Trouble with your line?Start with inspection.
Call East Coast Pipelines or request service online. We inspect the line, explain what we see, and outline cleaning or repair options before work moves forward.