What Caused the Sewer Line Backup
Our crew found the issue quickly. Roots had completely filled an outdoor cleanout, breaking through a damaged section of pipe. The sewer line couldn’t do its job, and the situation called for immediate repair.
Stephen ran into a frustrating plumbing issue at his home in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. Tree roots pushed into his main sewer line and blocked the flow, putting the system at risk. He called Fix & Flow, and we sent our expert plumbing technician Michael out to take a look.
Our crew found the issue quickly. Roots had completely filled an outdoor cleanout, breaking through a damaged section of pipe. The sewer line couldn’t do its job, and the situation called for immediate repair.
Our crew started by digging up the area around the cleanout and clearing out the roots by hand. Next, we used hydro jetting to flush the sewer line and remove any remaining debris and root fragments. This gave us a clear path to assess the rest of the system.
We ran a video inspection to check the pipe’s condition and confirm the blockage was fully cleared. After that, we applied a root treatment to help slow future growth. Michael finished the job by installing a new cleanout, giving the line a better access point for maintenance. We backed the repair with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
When roots get into your sewer line, the repair needs to address the damage and help stop it from happening again. That’s why we take the extra steps like root treatment, video inspection, and installing proper cleanouts, to strengthen the system and keep things working the way they should.
The page highlights that tree roots are a common cause of sewer line blockages. These roots can push into the main sewer line, break through damaged sections of pipe, and completely fill outdoor cleanouts, preventing proper flow and putting the system at risk.
The repair process involves several steps: digging up the affected area, manually clearing roots, and using hydro jetting to flush the line of debris. A video inspection is then performed to confirm the blockage is cleared, followed by a root treatment and the installation of a new cleanout for better maintenance access.
To prevent recurrence, Fix & Flow applies a root treatment to help slow future growth of roots. They also install new, proper cleanouts to provide better access points for maintenance, strengthening the system to keep it working correctly long-term.
Yes, Fix & Flow backs their sewer line repairs with a one-year warranty on both parts and labor. This provides assurance regarding the quality and durability of the work performed.