Deep Rooted Drain Unblocking

Tree roots enter drains through small defects — usually a weeping joint — and grow toward the moisture. Within a few seasons a fibrous mass can fill the pipe, catching everything that flows past until nothing does. Root blockages do not respond to plungers or drain rods for long: they need mechanical cutting, and an inspection of the defect the roots came in through.

Root blockages don't respond to plungers or drain rods for long. They need mechanical cutting, and honestly, a look at the damage the roots came in through.

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What the work involves

• CCTV confirmation that roots are the culprit
• Mechanical root cutting (flail or chain cutters) through the mass
• High-pressure jetting to flush the cuttings
• A repair recommendation for the ingress point — or roots return

When you need it

• Blockages that keep returning every few months
• Slow drains near mature trees or hedges
• Roots visible in a chamber or on a survey
• Gurgling and partial flow that rodding only briefly fixes

Deep Rooted Drain Unblocking — common questions

Will the roots grow back?

Through the same defect, yes — cutting clears the pipe but the entry point needs sealing (usually a patch or liner) to end the cycle.

Can I claim against the tree's owner?

Sometimes, where a neighbouring tree is proven the cause — your CCTV report is the evidence. Many people simply fix the pipe; roots can't enter sound drains.

Should the tree come down?

Rarely necessary. Seal the pipe and the roots stop entering — roots only target drains that leak.

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