Root Removal in Ottawa
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Do you suspect tree root invasion in your sewer line? If you have recently experienced a sewage backup, gurgling toilets, or slow drains, tree roots could be the culprit. Getting professional help right when you notice an issue can prevent major sewer problems in the future. Safari Plumbing proudly serves Ottawa with fast, accurate drain and sewer line tree root detection and repair.
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Is your sewer backing up? Invasive tree roots may be the problem. Call Safari Plumbing for immediate detection and root removal at (613) 707-5466.
How to Detect a Root Problem
Drain and sewer problems can happen for many reasons, and tree root invasion is usually one of them.
Common signs that tree roots are the cause of your sewer or drain line issues include:
- Sinkholes
- Slow drains
- Gurgling toilets
- Faster than average tree growth
- Bad odours
All these signs can indicate tree root obstruction in your sewer or drain line. Contact us today for immediate detection and repair.
Our Root Removal Process
When you call for root removal on your property, we will first start with a professional camera inspection to determine whether tree roots are the problem. Once we confirm this, we will recommend the best course of action for root removal from your drain and sewer pipes.
We often use a combination of the following techniques to effectively eliminate invasive roots from your drain and sewer lines:
- RootX®: This foaming root control solution kills roots without damaging your pipes. It uses a proven herbicide and agents which effectively penetrate and destroy the root. Other root control products contain unsafe chemicals like copper sulphate and diquat dibromide, but RootX® is completely safe for your pipes.
- Snake or mechanical auger: We often use a drain snake which contains a powered auger with a spiralling head that rotates through the pipe to cut through invading roots. This is a great temporary solution, but we typically supplement with RootX® to eliminate the roots for good, making sure they are less likely to grow back.
Other methods we use in certain cases include hydro-jetting and digging up the invasive tree roots. We will always recommend the best course of action that will treat the problem effectively in the most cost-efficient way.
Concerned about tree roots invading your pipes? Contact our Ottawa plumbers today at (613) 707-5466 to get accurate diagnoses and the right solutions.

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