Sewer root removal and hydro jetting in Whittier, CA

Tree roots are one of the most common causes of sewer lateral damage in Whittier. We clear them, then use the camera to see what they left behind.

Call (562) 358-3160

Plumber with tools clearing a blocked sewer line

When you need this

Slow drains that return days after a snaking
Gurgling at toilets or tubs
Mature trees near the sewer line
Older clay or cast-iron pipe with open joints

How we handle it in Whittier

Roots follow moisture into small cracks and joints in aging pipe, then grow until they block the line. Clearing them restores flow, but it does not close the opening they came through.

If the camera shows sound pipe with minor intrusion, regular jetting can keep it working. If roots return again and again at damaged joints, repair or replacement costs less over time than repeated clearing.

What is included

Camera check before and after clearing
Root cutting or hydro jetting to restore flow
Report on joints, cracks and sags where roots enter
Maintenance schedule if the pipe can stay in service
A straight answer when the pipe needs repair

Root Removal and Hydro Jetting questions

Will the roots come back?

If the pipe has open joints or cracks, yes. Clearing removes the roots; only repair or replacement closes the entry points.

Is hydro jetting safe for old pipe?

We check the pipe on camera first and match pressure and nozzle to its condition. Collapsed or fragile pipe is not jetted.

Do I need to remove the tree?

Not necessarily. We look at the pipe first, because the damage is often at a few joints that can be repaired.

Call for a written quote on your sewer lateral

Tell us what you are seeing. We start with a camera inspection, then give you an itemized written quote.

Call (562) 358-3160