There are many reasons why your drains may become blocked. If the pipework has been in situ for some time and it runs under your garden, there is the possibility that roots may have infiltrated the pipe network. Roots can be a major problem if they find their way into your pipe network, their relentless quest to find sources of water means that they can quickly congest parts of the pipe.

If the pipe is intact, the roots will find it difficult to find their way into the pipe, however if the pipe has small cracks or if a section has become detached from another section, roots can gain access. The roots can easily stop the flow of waste liquid and solids, so how can they be removed?

Drain maintenance companies can remove the roots that are causing the blockage in your drainage pipes by using a water propelled root removal cutter to clean away the roots. The pipe will then be restored to its full water carrying potential and the structure of the pipe can either be repaired by using a liner or by excavation.