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What Roots Could Be Doing to Your Sewer Line

You may love the way your trees look in your yard, but you may not like what your trees are doing underground. Every year, dozens of homeowners in the San Jose and Santa Clara area experience problems with tree roots and their sewer lines. Let’s take a look at how tree roots can harm your home’s plumbing.

Trees use nutrients and moisture in the soil to survive. While the soil around your home may be an excellent source of nutrition, your home’s plumbing may be the most to tree roots. As the roots slowly seek out sustenance, they can break through small cracks in your sewer line and spread roots throughout the plumbing. This can lead to massive backups and clogs that require a professional plumber’s intervention.

Different types of pipes are more susceptible to root infiltration than others. Clay tile pipe and galvanized iron pipes can be easily infiltrated by tree roots because they are prone to fairly quick erosion. Many of these pipes are part of older San Jose area plumbing infrastructure and are much less reliable than modern plumbing. PVC and concrete plumbing are more resistant, but must be tightly fitted to prevent leaking. If leaking can be prevented, then roots are less likely to be drawn to the moisture and nutrients in your sewer line.

The best way to prevent root infiltration is to work with a plumbing and sewer line expert to remove roots that threaten sensitive plumbing. Based on the size of the tree and its proximity to plumbing, your plumber can give you advice on how often tree root remediation might occur.

For more information on how to keep your sewer lines free of roots, call (888) 379-0166 to speak to a plumber from Done-Right! Rooter and Plumbing. We specialize in all types of home and commercial plumbing repairs and maintenance, including drain cleaning, leak repairs, emergency plumbing service, and root removal. Visit us online for more information.

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Done-Right Rooter & Plumbing explains common clogged drain culprits.

While some plumbing emergencies are unavoidable, many can be prevented by using caution when disposing items down the drain. Our toilets and sink drains often become clogged as a result of pouring materials that don’t belong in the drain.  Keep a mental note of the following items that belong in the trash, not in your drains.

• Diapers

Diapers are designed to absorb moisture very quickly. The chemicals that help keep diapers dry in normal use are also activated by the water in your toilet. As the diaper absorbs moisture in your plumbing, it expands and can cause a serious clog.

• Paper Products

While toilet paper is made to break down easily in water, other paper products, like wet wipes, paper towels, and tissues, are designed to absorb water. When flushed, they’re likely to cause blockages that could make your toilet unusable for long periods of time.

• Greases and Oils

Fats, oils, and greases may seem safe to pour down the drain, but they can actually be very dangerous for your plumbing. Although they are liquid while in use for cooking, they quickly congeal in your plumbing when cooled and can cause serious clogs. Instead of pouring grease down the drain, pour it into a disposable container and throw it in the trash.

• Starchy or Fibrous Foods

Your sink’s garbage disposal may be able to tackle some tough foods, but starches and fibrous foods like celery, potatoes, rice, noodles, banana peels, and bread can quickly create clogs in your kitchen drains. They can also damage your garbage disposal by sticking to the blades.

For more tips on how to prevent clogs, call the drain clearing professionals at Done-Right! Rooter and Plumbing. We serve San Jose and Santa Clara area residents and businesses with top-notch drain clearing and comprehensive plumbing services. Call our expert plumbers at (888) 379-0166.

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If you have read and enjoyed our recent blog entries on topics such as plumbing problems that need to be fixed right away and why you should go trenchless, then check out some of these great resources.

• If you're wondering whether or not you need to call your 24-hour plumber, reference this About.com article.

• HintsandThings.com has a great article on the common plumbing disasters you may encounter and what to do about them.

• Trenchless plumbing has a lot of benefits to the consumer, one of which is the fact that it is a green technology.  Learn more on this great site.

• Done-Right! Rooter & Plumbing also discusses trenchless technology and has an offer for a free estimate!

If you need an experienced plumber call Done Right! Rooter & Plumbing at (888) 379-0166 with any further questions.  Also, visit our website to find out more about our services, offers, and experience.

Done-Right! is now offering to defer your plumbing bill into 2 or 3 payments!

We here at Done-Right! Rooter & Plumbing are now offering our customers to defer their plumbing bill into two or three payments.  There is a minimum of $600 to be deferred.

You can secure your plumbing and financial needs, today, with Done-Right! Rooter & Plumbing's deferred payment option.  

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If you're in need of a plumber or emergency plumbing assistance, in the San Jose area, contact Done-Right! Rooter & Plumbing at (888) 379-0166 or visit us online.