Your Trees Are Beautiful. Your Sewer Line Is Their Favorite Target. One of the things that makes Chicago neighborhoods so distinctive is the canopy. Drive through Hinsdale, Oak Park, Riverside, La Grange, or almost any established suburb and the streets are lined with massive elms, oaks, silver maples, and willows that have been growing […]
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Identifying Red Flags of Tree Root Interference in Drainage SystemsIdentifying Red Flags of Tree Root Interference in Drainage Systems
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Tree roots and drain pipes are a bad combination — and it’s one of the most common plumbing problems we deal with. Mature trees have root systems that travel surprisingly far underground, and your sewer line is exactly the kind of warm, moist environment they’re drawn to. The tricky part is that root […]
Trees and Your Plumbing System: What You Should KnowTrees and Your Plumbing System: What You Should Know
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The Impact of Trees on Your Plumbing System Trees are one of the best things you can add to a property — they provide shade, curb appeal, and real value. But underneath all of that, their root systems are constantly growing and searching for moisture, and your plumbing pipes are exactly the kind of […]
Are Tree Roots Harming Your Plumbing System?Are Tree Roots Harming Your Plumbing System?
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The trees in your yard add shade, curb appeal, and character to your property — but underground, their root systems may be telling a very different story. Tree roots are one of the most common and most underestimated causes of plumbing damage we encounter, and the problem is that by the time most homeowners […]
