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Tree roots are one of the most common causes of stubborn drain and sewer clogs in Upstate South Carolina. At RooterMan, we specialize in professional tree root removal for homes and businesses throughout the area.
Tree Root Removal: Protect Your Plumbing from Invasive Roots in Spartanburg
Wastewater in your pipes contains nutrients that naturally draw tree and shrub roots. Once they find even a small crack or joint, roots grow rapidly inside the line, causing blockages, reduced flow, leaks, pipe damage, and expensive backups. If left untreated, root intrusion often leads to repeated emergencies and potentially full sewer line replacement.
Our experienced technicians use advanced diagnostic tools and proven methods to locate, clear, and prevent root problems, so your plumbing flows freely again.
How RooterMan Removes Tree Roots
We don’t stop at simply cutting roots. We follow a thorough, multi-step approach designed for long-lasting results:
- Mechanical Root Cutting A powered drain auger equipped with specialized cutting blades slices through roots inside the pipe, clearing the blockage and restoring proper flow.
- Hydro Jetting for Thorough Cleaning For stubborn or heavy root masses, we follow up with high-pressure hydro jetting. This powerful water jet blasts away remaining root fragments, grease, and debris that mechanical cutting may leave behind, leaving the pipe walls significantly cleaner than traditional snaking alone.
- Video Pipe Inspection After the roots are removed, we perform a final camera inspection to confirm the line is completely clear and recommend preventive measures to reduce future intrusion.
- Professional RootX Treatment To stop roots from returning quickly, we apply RootX, a professional-grade foaming root killer. RootX expands on contact with water and coats the entire interior of the pipe (including the top where most roots grow). It kills roots on contact using a targeted aquatic herbicide while also degreasing the line for better long-term protection.
Unlike over-the-counter root killers that often settle only at the bottom of the pipe, provide poor coverage, or rely on harsher chemicals, RootX is formulated to be safer for pipes and septic systems and delivers more consistent results. When applied by our licensed team after mechanical clearing and inspection, RootX provides up to 12 months of root growth inhibition and qualifies for the manufacturer’s performance warranty.
We proudly serve Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Greenville counties in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Why Choose RooterMan for Tree Root Removal
With over 50 years of combined plumbing experience, we deliver lasting solutions rather than temporary fixes. We repair any damaged pipe sections when needed and provide honest advice on long-term prevention. Our goal is to protect your plumbing system and save you from recurring headaches.
We proudly serve Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Greenville counties in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions: Tree Root Removal
RootX is a professional-grade foaming root killer that we apply after mechanically clearing roots from your drain or sewer line. When introduced into the pipe, RootX reacts with water to create a thick foam that rises and coats the entire interior of the pipe, including the top where over 90% of tree roots grow. It uses a targeted aquatic herbicide (dichlobenil) to kill existing roots on contact while also degreasing the line for better penetration and longer protection. Unlike over-the-counter products, RootX provides consistent, full-pipe coverage and is formulated to be safer for your pipes and septic systems. When applied by our licensed technicians, it typically prevents root regrowth for up to 12 months and qualifies for the manufacturer’s performance warranty.
Yes, professional RootX treatment is significantly more effective than over-the-counter root killers available at home improvement stores. Most consumer products settle at the bottom of the pipe, offer limited coverage, and use harsher chemicals that can damage pipes or septic systems. RootX’s unique foaming action ensures complete coverage, better root kill, and includes degreasing agents that improve results. When properly applied after root cutting or hydro jetting and confirmed with video inspection, RootX provides up to one full year of root growth inhibition and is backed by the manufacturer’s performance warranty. At RooterMan Upstate, we include RootX as part of our comprehensive tree root removal service in Spartanburg to deliver longer-lasting protection and reduce the chance of repeat backups.
We proudly serve Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and Greenville counties in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Common signs include slow drains, recurring clogs, gurgling toilets, sewage odors, or multiple fixtures backing up at once. A video pipe inspection can confirm if roots are the cause.