Tree Roots Removed from Drain in Guildford
This video shows Drain Ace removing tree roots from inside a drain in Guildford, Surrey using a Picote Flexshaft root cutting system.
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains. Small cracks or joints in underground pipework allow roots to enter the drainage system where they grow towards the moisture inside the pipe.
Over time the roots expand and trap debris, eventually causing serious blockages and restricting the flow of wastewater.
Root Cutting with Picote Flexshaft
To remove the roots safely and effectively, Drain Ace used a Picote Flexshaft root cutting system, a specialist tool designed to cut and remove root growth inside drainage pipes.
The rotating cutting head travels through the drain pipe, breaking up the root mass and clearing the obstruction while protecting the surrounding pipework.
Root cutting equipment like the Picote Flexshaft can:
- Remove thick root growth inside drains
- Clear blockages caused by root intrusion
- Restore full flow to the drainage system
- Prepare the pipe for repairs such as lining or patching
Once the roots have been removed, the drain can be inspected using CCTV equipment to ensure the pipe is fully clear.
Preventing Tree Roots from Returning
After removing the roots, it is important to repair the section of pipe where the roots entered the drain.
This is usually done using drain lining or patch lining, which seals cracks in the pipe and prevents roots from growing back into the drainage system.
CCTV drain surveys are often used after root removal to confirm that the pipe has been properly repaired and is flowing freely.
Drain Unblocking and Root Removal in Guildford
Drain Ace regularly carries out root removal, drain unblocking and drain repairs in Guildford and surrounding areas.
Services include:
Drain unblocking
Root removal from drains
High pressure drain jetting
CCTV drain surveys
Drain relining and patch repairs
If you are experiencing blocked drains caused by tree roots, specialist root cutting equipment can quickly remove the problem.
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