TREE ROOT REMOVAL from drains MELBOURNE

Drain keeps blocking? Call 0425 702 994.

Tree roots are the most common cause of repeat blockages in older Melbourne homes. Roots find their way into pipes through small cracks and joints looking for water. Once inside, they grow into a mat that catches everything flowing past.

Call 0425 702 994

Signs of tree roots in your drain

  • The same drain blocking every few months

  • Slow drainage through the whole house, not just one fixture

  • Gurgling toilets and floor wastes

  • Overflow gully outside spilling in wet weather

  • Big trees within a few metres of the sewer or stormwater line

Why it's so common in established suburbs

Homes built before the 1970s typically have clay sewer pipes joined every metre or so. Over decades those joints loosen, especially in Melbourne's reactive clay soils, which swell and shrink with the seasons. Mature trees along older streets and in backyards do the rest.

How we remove roots

  1. CCTV inspection to confirm roots are the cause and see how bad it is.

  2. Root cutting with a rotating cutter that cuts the roots back to the pipe wall.

  3. High-pressure jetting to flush out cut roots and debris.

  4. Camera check to confirm the line is clear.

  5. Honest advice on whether regular maintenance will keep it flowing, or whether the damaged section needs a longer-term fix.

COMMON QUESTIONS

  • Usually, yes, if the gap in the pipe is still there. Cutting clears the drain; many older homes need it done every 12 to 18 months. The camera footage tells you whether that's the case for yours.

  • Not necessarily. The tree isn't the real problem; the gap in the pipe is. Check with your council before removing any significant tree.

Blocked drain? We'll get it flowing.

Call 0425 702 994
Get a Quote