Tree Root Intrusion Removal in Tempe, AZ

Palm trees, citrus, and mesquite in Tempe all send roots toward moisture — and your sewer line is a source of both moisture and nutrients. Root intrusion is one of the top causes of sewer backups we see in Tempe every week.

Palm roots in Tempe are particularly aggressive. They're attracted to condensation on the outside of any pipe carrying wastewater. Once they find a crack or an open joint, they grow inside toward the flow. Over months or years, a hairline crack becomes a root ball that fills the pipe cross-section completely.

The first step is always mechanical cutting. We use a chain flail cutter or a spiral root cutter depending on root density. This cuts the roots flush with the pipe wall and reopens the line. We then hydro jet to flush the cut material downstream and clean the pipe wall.

After clearing, we inspect with a camera to assess the joint condition. If the joints are only cracked and the pipe has otherwise sound structure, a CIPP liner permanently seals every joint along the run — eliminating root re-entry points without excavation. If the pipe is severely degraded, we'll tell you that pipe bursting or open-cut replacement is the right call. We also offer RootX herbicide foam treatment, which inhibits regrowth for 12 to 24 months on lines that are cleared but not yet lined.