Does root killer damage pipes?

• <div><p>If used correctly and sparingly, root killer shouldn’t damage your pipes. Make sure to follow the instructions on the back of the bottle or the company’s website to avoid any unintended damages. However, when it comes to copper sulfate, it’s better to avoid it. This type of root killer can damage your plumbing and the surrounding environment.</p></div>

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Q: Does root killer damage pipes?

• <div><p>If used correctly and sparingly, root killer shouldn&rsquo;t damage your pipes. Make sure to follow the instructions on the back of the bottle or the company&rsquo;s website to avoid any unintended damages. However, when it comes to copper sulfate, it&rsquo;s better to avoid it. This type of root killer can damage your plumbing and the surrounding environment.</p></div>

Q: Why is raw sewage coming up my drain?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re not using a septic system, problems with your home&rsquo;s plumbing won&rsquo;t cause this&mdash;it&rsquo;s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately. </p></div>

Q: What tools are commonly used by professionals to clear blockages?

• <div><p>Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.</p></div>

Q: Is hiring a drain cleaner worth it?

• <div><p>Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to snake a drain?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-snake-a-drain.htm">Snaking a drain</a> can take as little as a <b>few minutes</b> for small, simple clogs, <b>up to two hours</b> or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.</p></div>

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Pest Pros provided thorough service, visited the house several times, patched mouse entrances and cleaned infested areas.
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Reviewed in August 2023
Friendly, polite respect for my home. Explained work as it progressed. Cleaned up. Replaced outside old meter and wiring. Up graded wiring into interior box.
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Reviewed in May 2023
They were easy to work with and a good cleaner.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Rueben was great. On time, paid attention to details and prepped area so minimal mess and cleaned up afterwards.
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Reviewed in February 2023
it was an excellent job, they we're timely and they clean up after they did the job, the stone was very fantastic and it was wonderful, they are really professional.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Excellent! Andrey and his crew were really hard working and did a great job in just two days. His crew really take pride in their work Left the place neat and clean
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Reviewed in September 2017
They cleaned well but they broke my recliner. The back does not sit upright anymore not does the foot rest go down into position. Both were working fine when Raquel came into the room earlier to see me. I was sewing and the recliner worked just fine. I wrote and told her about this but she said...
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Reviewed in January 2017
Nick arrived promptly and diagnosed the problem. He also found a crack in the PVC drain pipe (which had been leaking under the counter) and informed us that the disposal had been installed without a trap, contrary to code (resulting in backup sewer smell). He cleared the faucet obstruction...
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Reviewed in October 2015
Bill Lockery, the owner of Breeze Carpentry, is truly a master carpenter. He directs a staff of 2 assistants who are flexible, easy to work with, and skilled in their own right. There is no job, that Bill cannot handle. As we began work on our 1900s farmhouse, we enlarged the scope of...
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Reviewed in March 2010
Tony responded immediately when we called to describe the leak in the sewer pipe in our baement. He made a temporary repair and returned the following week with a co-worker. They worked steadily from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. barely taking time out for lunch. We are very happy with the work they did and...
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If used correctly and sparingly, root killer shouldn’t damage your pipes. Make sure to follow the instructions on the back of the bottle or the company’s website to avoid any unintended damages. However, when it comes to copper sulfate, it’s better to avoid it. This type of root killer can damage your plumbing and the surrounding environment.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.

Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

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