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Tree Roots in Drains

Early spring in Toronto is a beautiful time of the year, with blossoms on the trees and also tree roots in drains.

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Tree Roots in Drains

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  1. Removing Tree Roots in Drains

  2. Early spring in Toronto is a beautiful time of the year, with blossoms on the trees and also tree roots in drains. Here at Hoerner Heating & Plumbing, this is a busy time of the year, as our clients require help with blocked drains and tree root removals. Most issues with tree roots in drains occur somewhere between the home and the municipal supply in the street. Occasionally, blockages also occur in the home, but that's not as common.

  3. How Hoerner Deals With Tree Roots in DrainsThe first step to dealing with tree roots in drains, is to locate the source of the blockage. We use a specialised plumbing technology, known as video sewer inspection equipment, to look inside the drain. Our drain camera is attached to a drain snake and pushed down the drain until it reaches the blockage.

  4. We then use a camera locator above the ground to find the exact location of the blockage using sonar. Once we have located the blockage, we will establish the best method for removal of the blockage. We can attach special cutting equipment to the cable, which is used to cut the tree roots. There are several types of heads that can be used to clear different types of blockages.

  5. We usually start with two-inch spear heads or u-cutters to cut the tree roots in drains. The next step is to use retrieval heads to plunge into the blockages and pull them out. We also use three inch saw blades and side cutters to extract debris from the pipes.

  6. Sometimes, pulling the cable back and forcing the spinning head into the blockage may require a few attempts. Finally, we will flush water down the drain before doing a final video camera inspection to ensure that the drain is clear.

  7. We can also use hydro jetting, which blasts high pressure water through the drains, breaking up tree roots, and removing buildup from the walls of your pipes. Other techniques include chemical applications, and rodding. When you have tree roots in drains, be sure to call Hoerner Heating & Plumbing at 416-463-2573 for specialist blocked drain services.

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