We all love the greenery that makes our local area so vibrant, but beneath the soil, a silent battle is often taking place. Tree roots are naturally “hydrotropic,” meaning they grow toward moisture. Your drainage pipes, which carry warm, nutrient-rich water, are the ultimate destination for a thirsty tree.
How Roots Enter Your Pipes Even the smallest hairline crack or a slightly loose joint in an old clay pipe is enough. Once a single root tip finds its way in, it begins to expand. As the root grows, it acts as a net, catching toilet paper, grease, and debris, eventually leading to a complete “hard” blockage.
Why Traditional Rodding Often Fails If you have a root problem, standard drain rods will often just poke a small hole through the mass, providing a temporary fix that blocks up again within weeks. To truly solve the problem, you need specialist equipment.
Our Solution: Mechanical Root Cutting At Linken Services, we use advanced mechanical cutters and Picote technology to physically “mill” the roots away from the internal walls of the pipe, restoring its full diameter. Once the roots are cleared, we don’t just leave the pipe vulnerable; we often recommend Drain Lining. By installing a structural liner, we create a “pipe within a pipe” that has no joints, making it impossible for roots to re-enter.
If you have recurring blockages and live near large trees or hedges, it’s time to stop rodding and start solving the problem for good.