What You Need To Know About Trees and Your Sewer

The sewer is not only a place for the ninja turtles, it could also be housing an unwanted guest-- the tree in your yard! As trees grow, their roots extend deeper into the soil and they look for water and nutrients anywhere they can get it. Their search might leave them inside of your sewer, and that is certainly not ideal. Let's take a deeper look into how root infestation starts and some possible ways to prevent it. 

What attracts trees to sewer lines? 

To homeowners, a sewer is just a convenient way to get rid of your excess water and waste. To a tree, a sewer is a pipeline of nutrients that are critical for survival. As warm wastewater travels through your pipeline, some of the moisture escapes into the cooler soil that surrounds it. If a tree is in the vicinity, it will naturally try and stretch its roots to the source of this moisture. Once it arrives, it can enter the pipe through even the smallest cracks and begin to expand once it is inside. 

How bad can it get?

Well, it really depends on how early you can diagnose the problem. Slow draining water, noisy toilets and backed up drains are all indicators of possible sewer line damage. If you have experienced any of these problems, you might want to schedule a video inspection of your pipes. This is the most effective way to determine if tree roots or anything else has infiltrated their pathway. 

Is there anything I can do to prevent it?

It can be hard to prevent damage that you can’t see approaching, but it isn’t impossible. Before you improve your landscape, you should be aware of where your laterals and main sewer lines are located. Try and keep all of your trees and shrubs at least 10 feet away from these areas. If you already have some large trees on your property, you should schedule regular maintenance with a professional. This will help catch major sewer blockages before they occur. 

At Nassau County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter, we offer a wide range of plumbing and sewer services to help ease your troubles. We have been in the business for over 50 years and that experience has given us the tools to handle any job.

To learn more about our water-jetting and sewer cleaning service, call 516-874-7937 or visit us on the web! 

Reasons to Check Your Sump Pump This Spring

Clear out closets, check. Store away winter clothes, check. Should checking your sump pump be on your spring cleaning to-do list, too?

Yes. Here's why:

Snow that hasn't already melted, for one, will eventually drip away filling drains that could flood our basements. By being proactive and ensuring your sump pump works properly, you can rest assured that it will activate if heavy spring storms threaten your drain system. 

A back-up battery is also a good idea in case your sump pump's dies before it needs to kick into gear. These quick fixes, along with other spring plumbing maintenance tips will ensure your home works well and is under control going into the new season. 

At Nassau Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, we can handle all of Nassau County's sewer and drain cleaning needs. Need help transitioning over to warmer weather? Give us a call at 516.874.7937 or visit our website for more information. 

Video Camera Inspections

At NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter, our sewer and drain cleaning services include video camera inspections. Video camera inspections are useful in pinpointing the exact source of sewer line and pipe problems. With a flexible, fiber optic cable and a high-resolution, water-proof video camera, the line can be inserted directly into the pipe line so a correct diagnosis can be made. The great part? The video can even be saved!

This is a cost efficient and less obtrusive way to properly detect issues, such as:

• blockage
• corrosion
• cracks or breaks
• leaks
• root infiltration

Contact NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter to receive your free estimate today. We also disclose the price of services upfront, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best prices with peace of mind included.

Service Spotlight: Sewer & Drain Cleaning

At NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter we can take care of all of your plumbing needs. Problems with your sewer or drain are never fun. That is why we offer the following sewer and drain cleaning services:

• Sewers
• Toilets
• Sinks
• Showers & Bathtubs
• Yard Drains
• Laundry Basins
• High Pressure Water Jetting
• Video Camera Inspections
• Floods Pumped

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Call us today at 516-874-7937 for professional service. We’ll assist you in whatever you’re looking for- from sewer jetting service to drain cleaning for your local business.

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