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Tree Roots and Sewer Lines: What Homeowners Should Know

Mature trees add value to a property, but their roots can find their way into older pipes.

PPlusFlow TeamJune 18, 20264 min read

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Many of Calgary's established neighbourhoods have beautiful mature trees — and older sewer laterals with joints that roots can work into.

How roots get in

Roots are drawn to moisture. Small gaps at joints or hairline cracks are enough for fine roots to enter and grow into a mass that catches debris.

Slow drains that get worse seasonally, gurgling, and recurring blockages in the main line are typical.

Mechanical root cutting restores flow. A follow-up camera inspection shows the pipe condition so you can plan maintenance or repairs.

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Written by the PlusFlow team

Practical drain and sewer advice for Calgary homes and businesses, from the people who do the work.

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