Tree Root Removal Service
Elite Rooter specializes in the removal of tree roots from pipes and sewer lines to clear out blockages with just one phone call.
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Tree Roots Blocking Your Pipes?
Tree roots can enter small cracks and joints in sewer pipes, where they grow and contribute to clogs, blockages, or pipe damage. Elite Rooter uses fast, effective root-removal methods selected for the pipe and site, with an emphasis on limiting disruption to the property.
Signs of Tree Roots in Pipes
- Slow draining sinks and tubs
- Frequent toilet backups
- Gurgling noises from your drains
- Unexplained wet patches in your yard
How it works
Our Tree Root Removal Process
The pipe condition and location of the roots guide the work.
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Google review · 2025-12-24View Phoenix Google Business ProfileEric and Nate came and changed out our water heater. Eric was prompt and efficient. Very professional. He explained everything very well and worked with us to address all our needs. We have worked with Elite Rooter in the past and everyone who has ever come to our home have always done a fantastic job... Very happy with the work Eric and Nate have done today.
Google review · 2026-05-30View San Diego Google Business ProfileStan was thorough and answered my questions about my old water heater and what it needs according to code and safety.
Google review · 2026-05-13View Tampa Google Business ProfileWe had great service from Travis! He installed a new on demand gas’s hot water heater in our home. Did an amazing job!
Google review · 2026-06-01View Ventura Google Business ProfileMartin was great and professional and took great care of the installation of water heater. Highly recommend!
Google review · 2026-04-13View San Jose Google Business ProfileAgustin was very friendly and helpful. He diagnosed and fixed our water heater fairly quickly. Also showed up very soon after the call.
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Arizona
We also serve: Apache Junction, Avondale, Buckeye, Casas Adobes, Catalina, Catalina Foothills, Drexel Heights, El Mirage, Flowing Wells, Fountain Hills, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Marana, Oro Valley, Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Saddlebrooke, South Tucson, Sun City, Sun Lakes, Tanque Verde, Tolleson, Valencia West
California
- Anaheim
- Camarillo
- Campbell
- Carpinteria
- Central Coast
- Chula Vista
- Coronado
- Costa Mesa
- Cupertino
- Foster City
- Fremont
- Fullerton
- Garden Grove
- Goleta
- Hayward
- Huntington Beach
- Irvine
- Lompoc
- Long Beach
- Montecito
- Northern San Diego
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- Oxnard
- Palo Alto
- Pasadena
- Port Hueneme
- Redwood City
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- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Maria
- Simi Valley
- Summerland
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We also serve: Agoura Hills, Aliso Viejo, Alpine, Atherton, Ballard, Belmont, Blacklake, Bonita, Bostonia, Brea, Brisbane, Buellton, Buena Park, Burlingame, Casa Conejo, Castro Valley, Coto de Caza, Crest, Cypress, Daly City, Dana Point, Del Mar, El Cajon, El Rio, Emerald Hills, Encinitas, Eucalyptus Hills, Fairbanks Ranch, Fairview, Fountain Valley, Glendale, Harbison Canyon, Isla Vista, Jamul, La Habra, La Mesa, La Palma, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Lake Sherwood, Lakeside, Las Flores, Los Alamitos, Los Alamos, Los Gatos, Los Olivos, Meiners Oaks, Midway City, Millbrae, Milpitas, Mira Monte, Mission Hills, Mission Viejo, Moorpark, Mountain View, National City, Newark, Newport Beach, Nipomo, North Tustin, Oak Park, Oak View, Orcutt, Pacifica, Placentia, Poway, Rancho Mission Viejo, Rancho San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Margarita, Rossmoor, San Bruno, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, San Leandro, Santa Paula, Santa Susana, Santa Ynez, Santee, Saratoga, Saticoy, Seal Beach, Solana Beach, Spring Valley, Stanford, Stanton, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, Union City, Villa Park, Westlake Village, Westminster, Yorba Linda
Colorado
- Aurora
- Berthoud
- Boulder
- Castle Rock
- Colorado Springs
- Denver
- Fort Collins
- Greeley
- Greenwood Village
- Lakewood
- Longmont
- Loveland
- Northern Colorado
- Pueblo
- Thornton
- Westminster
We also serve: Arvada, Briargate, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Pines, Centennial, Cimarron Hills, Columbine, Dove Valley, Edgewater, Englewood, Erie, Evans, Firestone, Fort Carson, Fountain, Foxfield, Glendale, Gleneagle, Gunbarrel, Highlands Ranch, Hudson, Johnstown, Lafayette, LaSalle, Littleton, Lone Tree, Louviers, Lucerne, Manitou Springs, Mead, Meridian, Monument, Northglenn, Parker, Sedalia, Sterling Ranch, Stonegate, Stratmoor, Timnath, Todd Creek, Wheat Ridge, Windsor, Woodmoor
Florida
We also serve: Bay Pines, Belleair, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Cheval, Citrus Park, Dunedin, East Lake, Egypt Lake-Leto, Gibsonton, Greater Carrollwood, Greater Northdale, Gulfport, Harbor Bluffs, Holiday, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Keystone, Land O’ Lakes, Largo, Lealman, Lutz, New Port Richey, Odessa, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Palm River-Clair Mel, Pinellas Park, Port Richey, River Ridge, Riverview, Safety Harbor, Seffner, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Temple Terrace, Trinity, Wesley Chapel, Westchase, Zephyrhills
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FAQs
Need Help With Tree Roots in Pipes? Check Our FAQs Below
Why are there roots in my sewer line?
Tree roots basically do two things: they keep the tree from falling over, and they serve to collect water and nutrients to feed the tree. The inside of a sewer line sees a lot of water, and a ton of nutrients. If a tree root can find its way inside a sewer line (and it takes a very tiny hole to do so), it will feed, and grow until it completely takes over.
How do I permanently fix a root problem?
The only way to really remove the roots completely and seal the hole is to remove the affected section of pipe and replace it with “root proof” seals. This can be done via a spot repair, or an entirely new sewer line. If you are unsure which of those two options is the best for your situation, you can check out our article on Sewer Repair/Replacement.
What about root killing chemicals? Do they work?
Yes, the proper root killer is one that foams and turns very thick, so that it clings to the roots, but does not leach into your ground soil and kill all your surrounding landscaping (remember, if you have roots, there is a hole in your sewer somewhere). These compounds are very pricey, and after years of them being on the market, the jury is still out as to whether or not they really work. Even if they do work, and manage to kill the roots themselves, they still leave a hole there in your sewer line, and more will get in at some point.
I heard about sewer pipe lining. Will that work?
There are some instances where relining your sewer line may be an option. Unfortunately it is not usually the best option. There are several reasons for this, and we will cover that in a future article (sewer pipe lining).
What are my repair or replacement options?Compare the options and the work each involves.
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Save Your Day! Tree root removal is one of our plumbing repair services, available during posted business hours.