The Root Of The Problem

Many of my clients express to me their concerns about tree roots, and with good reason; tree roots can cause all types of nasty problems that will eat away at your wallets. Tree roots can cause structure or walkways to heave or they can get into your pipes and cause drainage issues. So I guess the question now is how do we prevent this from happening?, and what do you do if it already is a problem? Well the answers are both the same which may include many methods some which can be as drastic as cutting down trees that are growing too close to the home or replacing damaged pipes. If that is not an option for you you can call a licensed plumber to inspect your pipes with a video camera and assess if there are any issues. A licensed plumber can snake and or cut any tree roots growing in your pipes. You can visit your local hardware store or plumbing supply shop and purchase a bottle of root killer, although I am not a big fan of these chemicals which are dangerous and manufacturer instructions must be followed carefully. You can also cut the foot of a stocking and fill it with rock salt, tie the end, and hang it in your toilet tank so that every time you flush the salt water will enter the plumbing pipes and kill the tree roots. But as always you should contact a professional before making any repairs to ensure proper repair & safety. For more helpful tips visit our website at www.stockshomeinspection.com
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