Sewer Root Removal in Metro Detroit

Professional sewer root removal service for residential and commercial sewer lines throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan.

Tree roots are the single most destructive force acting on residential sewer laterals across Metro Detroit. As clay and cast-iron pipes age, their joints crack and separate, creating entry points that roots seek out instinctively. Once inside, roots grow rapidly, eventually filling the pipe completely and causing repeated backups that get worse with every season. Detroit Sewer Co. has the equipment and experience to remove roots thoroughly and restore full flow to your sewer line.

We use the Warthog WT Classic and complementary cutting heads specifically engineered to remove roots from sewer pipes without damaging the host pipe. Unlike basic cable snaking that simply punches a temporary hole through a root mass, our process cuts roots flush with the pipe wall and clears the full diameter of the line. Combined with hydro jetting, root removal leaves your pipe as open as the day it was installed.

Warning signs of root intrusion include slow drains that do not respond normally to snaking, gurgling toilets when other fixtures are used, foul odors from floor drains, and backups that recur within weeks of a conventional cleaning. If you have mature trees in your yard or in the city parkway strip, and your home was built before 1980, your lateral line very likely has some degree of root intrusion.

After root removal, we recommend a video camera inspection to document the condition of the pipe and identify any sections where root entry points have caused joint separation or cracking. This gives you an honest picture of your sewer's remaining service life and helps you make informed decisions before a full backup or collapse occurs. Text Detroit Sewer Co. 24/7 at 734-556-2035 to schedule root removal or get an emergency response.

What This Service Covers

• Mechanical cutting removes roots at the pipe wall
• Combined with hydro jetting for full pipe clearing
• Effective on clay, cast-iron, and older PVC lines
• Camera inspection available to document pipe condition after treatment

Contact Detroit Sewer Co. for Fast & Reliable Sewer Services