How do I know roots are the cause?
A camera inspection can show roots at a joint or crack. A slow drain alone does not prove roots are present.
Norwalk, Iowa
Hydro Jetting for Tree Roots in Norwalk, IA
Lakewood was started in 1965 around Lake Colchester, and roots are a fair question for any line that has been in the ground for decades. Root trouble needs two answers: how to clear the line and whether the pipe has a defect that let the roots in. Tell us where roots were found and what happened afterward.
How do roots affect a sewer line?
The EPA sewer guidance notes that roots can inhibit flow, collect debris and reduce a line's capacity, and that inspection can show where roots intrude into a sewer.
Does clearing the roots fix the pipe?
Clearing opens the line. It does not close the joint or crack where roots got in. Ask whether a camera inspection shows a defect that needs repair, because roots can return to the same spot.
Are roots a question for older Norwalk streets?
Neighborhoods such as Lakewood (begun in 1965) and Echo Valley (early 1970s) have lines that have been in the ground for decades. Whether roots have reached a line depends on the trees, the pipe and the joints, so ask for an inspection instead of assuming.
Questions about this service
Can roots come back after cleaning?
They can return to the same spot if the joint or crack stays open. Ask whether the line needs a repair assessment.
Should I remove the tree?
That is a separate question for the property owner and an arborist. Cleaning addresses the line, not the tree.
Do newer Norwalk neighborhoods have root problems too?
They can, though a young line has had less time for roots to find a joint. An inspection shows what is actually in the pipe.
Describe what is happening. Start with a call.
Tell us about the affected drain, what you have noticed, and whether hydro jetting may suit the line.