Root Removal
Drain root removal in Farnborough & nearby
Tree roots cut out of your pipes and the flow restored, with repairs to stop them getting back in.
Overview
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of serious, recurring drain blockages. Roots go looking for water, and they find it through tiny cracks and loose joints in underground pipes. Once inside, they keep growing, catching waste and eventually blocking the drain or cracking the pipe.
We cut roots out using specialist mechanical cutters and high-pressure jetting, flush the debris away and restore the flow, usually without any digging.
Signs of roots in your drains
- Blockages that keep coming back
- Slow-draining sinks, toilets or baths
- Gurgling from plugholes or toilets
- Bad smells from drains
- Unusually lush grass along the line of a drain
- Sunken ground or subsidence in severe cases
The earlier roots are dealt with, the less damage they do to the pipe.
How we remove them
We cut the roots back to the pipe wall with mechanical cutting heads, then jet the pipe to flush out the debris. A CCTV camera before or after shows how far the roots went and whether the pipe is damaged.
Stopping them coming back
Cutting roots out restores the flow, but if the crack or joint they came through is still open, they'll grow back. Where the pipe is suitable, a no-dig patch liner seals the entry point for good. We see this a lot in leafy towns like Fleet and Camberley.
FAQs
Root Removal: common questions
How do roots get into drains?
Through small cracks, loose joints or failed seals. Roots grow towards moisture, so a leaking pipe draws them in.
Will the roots grow back?
If the damaged section isn't repaired, they can. That's why we often recommend a patch liner after the roots are cut out.
Do you have to dig up my garden?
Usually not. We remove roots from the inside through existing access points.
Do you remove roots for commercial properties?
Yes. We deal with root intrusion in homes and commercial drainage of all sizes.
Customer reviews
What local customers say
“Jack was recommended to us and came out of his way to sort out our blockage on the same day. He was friendly, quick, honest, efficient and knowledgeable and he charged us a very fair, transparent price. 100% recommended.”
“Great service from AllTime Drain, diagnosed the issue quickly, and cleared my drain efficiently. Professional, friendly, and left everything clean and tidy. Highly recommend!”
“Excellent service. Polite and he fully explained the process. First point of call if the drain is blocked again.”
“Jack was respectful, honest, and professional from start to finish.”
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