Phil Leighton
Sewer Line Help Please
So I was about to close and the buyer backed out last minute as there were roots discovered in the sewer line which I understand is a common problem. The sewer pipe works fine, haven't had any issues. I was quoted 7...
Phil Good
Tree Roots in Sewer Line - Scoped when Bought & No Issues Found
Hey Guys,I bought a duplex in Atlanta (first rental property) in early June 2018. Inspection report showed no major issues that the seller didn't fix. Inspector advised inspecting sewer line. I used a plumber recommen...
Bienes Raices
Oak tree and septic tank
The property I just made an offer on has a large oak tree in the far right corner of the backyard. The septic tank is near the left side of the backyard. I know very little about oak trees--is there any concern of the...
Gurjot Grewal
About to close on my first deal. Just had a sewer scope done. Is this a concern ?
77 feet, cast iron and clay pipe. Home is built in 1952 on a slab. Findings are "Typical Root Intrusion", "Openings or inconsistencies noted in sewer line, signs of settling" recommendations are regular inspection and...
Mark Forest
Hydro jet spray really necessary?
I just had a tenant call this past Sunday saying my sewer line is backing up. With my luck i of coarse had to pay premium Sunday rates of $325.00. Ouch!!! The drain cleaner guy pulled out a nested clump of tree root...
Nick Albin
A quick plumbing Q
I am gonna get ahold of a plumber tommorow.
But just to see what you guys think could be going on
The houses all the drains are draining slowly and if at all. THe toilet was working fine then just got clogged up. ...
Delmas Edwards
Plumbing, Cleanout pipes
Hey guys, I have a Detroit rental property that has tree roots in the storm and sanitary and both are trapped. Besides tearing the backyard up what other options do I have to remove these root so my tenant will not ha...
Ben Gammon
No dig pipe repair from roots in pipes damage advice needed
I pulled roots out of my pipes!(see pics below)
Thanks in Advance for any and all input!
I have a 60 year old? Oak Tree right behind my four unit building and the crappy thing is that it's roots are in my pipes. As ...
Pamela Pendley
I just purchased a foreclosure home and have drain problems
I just recently purchased a foreclosure home that has set empty for 3 years. The drains in the kitchen and laundry room and draining very slowly. Got a plumber to come and snake the drains. He worked on drains for o...
James Tiu
Tree damage by contractor
Hello BP. I have a question about tree damage caused by a contractor. I bought a fixer in May of last year in San diego. To start any construction and renovation my property needed a driveway from the street. We had t...