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Rooter & root cutting

Roots often return if the pipe defect remains; the camera visit decides whether clearing alone is enough.

Workers cleaning Seattle's north trunk sewer sand catcher, circa 1918 (23167044644)
Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

What this covers

Mechanical root cutting and clearing where roots have invaded joints in clay or older laterals.

Do this first

  • Keep clear of sewage and electrics near standing water.
  • Avoid pouring more water into a clogged fixture.
  • Note whether multiple fixtures are affected and photograph any backup if safe.

Clogged drain, sewer backup or camera inspection needed? Tell us what is happening. Request drain help