Tree Root Removal Sydney
Tree roots are the number one cause of recurring blockages in Sydney. We remove the roots from your drain, show you the damage on camera, and reline the pipe so they cannot grow back.
We treat the cause, not just the symptom.
Tree root removal at a glance
Clear the roots and stop them returning.
- Roots cut out with an electric eel or jetter
- CCTV camera confirms the damage and location
- Relining seals the cracks so roots cannot regrow
- Works on both drain and sewer lines
- Licensed and insured, Licence 306733C
Why tree roots block Sydney drains
Tree roots are drawn to the water and nutrients inside your drains. They find their way in through tiny cracks and pipe joints, then grow into a mat that catches everything flushed past it. Older clay and earthenware pipes, common across Sydney, are especially prone to it.
Clearing the roots gets the drain flowing again, but if the crack or open joint stays, the roots come straight back. That is why we pair root removal with a camera inspection and, where needed, relining, so the problem is actually solved.
Signs tree roots are in your drain
Roots are the likely culprit if you notice:
- Drains that block again and again in the same spot
- Gurgling sounds from toilets or drains
- Slow-draining sinks, showers or toilets
- A sewage smell in the yard or bathroom
- Wet or unusually green patches in the garden
How we remove tree roots and stop them returning
Cut out the roots
An electric eel or high-pressure jetter cuts and clears the root mass.
Camera the pipe
A CCTV inspection shows where the roots got in and the pipe condition.
Reline the pipe
We reline the damaged section to seal the cracks and joints.
Confirm the fix
A final camera check verifies a clear pipe with no way back in.
Book a tree root inspection
Send your details and a licensed Sydney plumber will call you back with a quote.
Request a Quote
No call-out fee. We camera the line and price the work upfront.
Why Sydney chooses us
Other drain services we provide
Pipe Relining
Trenchless repair that rebuilds a cracked or root-damaged pipe from the inside, no digging.
Learn moreCCTV Drain Inspection
A camera down the line pinpoints the blockage, crack or root intrusion, so the fix is right first time.
Learn moreHigh Pressure Water Jetting
A hydro-jet blasts stubborn blockages apart and scours the pipe wall clean.
Learn moreTree root questions
If we only clear them, yes, they usually return through the same crack. That is why we recommend relining the damaged section after removal, which seals the entry points so roots cannot regrow.
Usually not. The problem is the roots getting into a damaged pipe, not the tree itself. Sealing the pipe with relining normally lets you keep the tree.
A CCTV camera inspection shows the roots and exactly where they are entering the pipe, so there is no guesswork before we recommend a repair.
Yes. We remove roots from both drain and sewer lines, then camera and reline the affected section so the blockage does not keep returning.
Roots blocking your drain again?
Book a camera inspection and we will remove the roots and stop them coming back. No call-out fee.