{"id":5715,"date":"2020-02-27T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tureksplumbing.com\/?p=5715"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:48:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T17:48:43","slug":"signs-tree-roots-interfering-underground-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/emergency-plumber\/signs-tree-roots-interfering-underground-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Tree Roots are Interfering Your Underground Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5716 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tureksplumbing.imarketbeta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog-pics-3-300x169.png\" alt=\"signs tree roots are interfering your underground pipes\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog-pics-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tureksplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/blog-pics-3.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Trees are a great addition to your lawn or compound. Their benefits range from increasing the aesthetic value of your home to holding the soil together and preventing erosion and providing natural shade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, underneath the trees are roots that could cause problems to your underground pipes. Unlike the branches and leaves which can be monitored and trimmed before causing damage, roots are often left unattended. Their growth can damage your plumbing system and cause blockages. Our friends at Gilmore Heating and Air Conditioning, a <a href=\"https:\/\/gilmoreair.com\/residential-ac-company-placerville\/\">residential ac company in Placerville<\/a>, add that roots can also damage your heating and cooling system if they get out of hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that you cannot see roots, how can you tell that they are interfering with your underground pipes? Below are several different signs to look for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated Toilet Backups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your toilet <a href=\"https:\/\/tureksplumbing.com\/drain-sewer\/\">drain<\/a> transports waste material which is a great source of nutrients to plants. Since roots are always using nutrients, they can invade your drainage system in search of these nutrients. Initially, the small root hairs find weak spots in your drainage system and get through. But with time, the hairs grow thicker and bigger causing blockages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such a situation unchecked can cost you a lot of money to replace the damaged drainage system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other signs that indicate root interference with your drainage system include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrent and unexplainable clogs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurgling sounds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow drainage\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocked Water Main<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your water main is also susceptible to damage from roots. The water main feeds water into your home for various uses. Therefore, any kind of interference from the roots will affect the amount of water you get. Some of the signs to be on the lookout for include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gradual drop in water pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banging and gurgling sounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since roots take time to grow, the effect might not be easily noticeable until very late.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken Pipes or Sewer lines\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As roots grow bigger, they tend to crush or break underground pipes. This is especially the case in homes whose pipes are made of concrete or clay. You might not experience such effects on your pipes if they are made of PVC since they are impervious to roots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most telling signs of broken pipes and sewer lines include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low water pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal sounds such as whistling and banging from the pipes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased water bills despite no change in water usage habits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odors coming from your basement or yard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water puddles in your yard. This could either be clean water being fed into your house or sewage coming from your house.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to determine whether your pipes are broken is through the use of a special camera that can be snaked through the pipe to detect issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent Tree Roots from Damaging your Underground Pipes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping tree roots from damaging your underground pipes will not only save you money but will also save you the trouble of having to damage your yard during repairs and replacements. You can do this through\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering your pipes and sewer lines before planting your tree. Avoid planting your trees around them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out what kind of roots your trees have. Avoid those with aggressive root systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you have trees already, the best way to ensure that their roots do not interfere with your underground pipes in Appleton Wisconsin is by calling Tureks, your number one plumbing solution. <a href=\"https:\/\/tureksplumbing.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> today so we can inspect your roots and drains!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trees are a great addition to your lawn or compound. Their benefits range from increasing the aesthetic value of your home to holding the soil together and preventing erosion and providing natural shade.\u00a0 However, underneath the trees are roots that could cause problems to your underground pipes. 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