The main sewer line clogged again. It has to be cleaned every 12-14 months. This time it was really, really bad. The tree roots were HUGE. I have never seen so many pulled at one time. The line was inspected with a camera and I wouldn't have believed it if I had not seen it for myself. Tree roots throughout the line. I've been told by three different plumbers, the old clay line needs to be replaced with the pvc line they use now. It's a substantial cost ($5,200). I'm trying to buy time to budget for it or sell the home. They recommended high pressure water jetting. The cost $525.
I'm trying to research the water jetting but haven't found much about it. They say it is the most effective method. Anyone tried it? If so, I'd be interested in your opinion.
Thanks!
Trying to stop the money bleed.......
March 7th, 2011 at 01:21 am
March 7th, 2011 at 01:27 am 1299461252
I don't know what the water jetting is either.
Good Luck!
March 7th, 2011 at 01:44 am 1299462299
March 7th, 2011 at 02:19 am 1299464359
I googled the water jetting and came up with this:
http://www.johnsewer.com/commercial.html.
March 7th, 2011 at 03:42 am 1299469362
I / we had to do that in October. Cost me/us $2700 - - but have had no issues with the plumbing since.
March 7th, 2011 at 08:11 pm 1299528668
March 12th, 2011 at 08:13 pm 1299960783
Jerry
March 13th, 2011 at 12:31 am 1299976265
Our drought/dry conditions cause the trees roots to branch out searching for water. It only takes a small crack for a root to enter. The problem doesn't seem so common in regions with more rainfall(based on conversations with others around the U.S.)
The procedure was done today. It was quicker than expected and hopefully will take care of the problem for at least a year. I should have become a plumber (LOL) because they make a killing!