Root Cutting & Removal
Mechanical cutters remove roots from inside the pipe, clearing the line for flow and for lining.
The details, in plain English.
Roots can fill a pipe from wall to wall. Mechanical root cutters with chain or blade heads, followed by hydro-jetting, clear them from the pipe interior and open the line.
Cutting is the first step before lining a root-infested pipe, since the liner needs a clean host. On its own, cutting is temporary. Roots return where the pipe stays open, which is why we pair it with repair.
Best for
- Pipes blocked by roots
- Prep for lining
- Short-term relief while planning repair
- Properties with large trees
What you get with this service.
Clears the line
Restores flow quickly.
Prepares the host
Roots are removed before lining.
Camera-guided
We see what we cut.
Pairs with repair
A liner keeps roots out.
From first look to finished pipe.
- 1
Camera the roots
See the mass and where it enters.
- 2
Cut
Chain or blade cutters.
- 3
Jet
Flush out the debris.
- 4
Camera again
Confirm the pipe is open.
Questions, answered
How long does root cutting last?
Often a few months to a couple of years, depending on how fast roots regrow. A liner seals the entry points and ends the cycle.
Will cutting hurt my tree?
Cutting roots inside the pipe does not harm the tree.
How do I get a price?
Fill in the form or call 800-224-9245. We schedule a free camera inspection, show you the footage and send a written estimate.
How long does it take?
Most home repairs are finished in about a day. Longer runs, commercial lines and complex sites take longer, and we give you the schedule before we start.
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Ready to see what is inside your pipe?
Send the form for a free camera inspection and a written estimate, or try the Pipe Problem Finder first.