Do you have tree roots blocking your pipes?
Pipe Doctor can clear your tree root blockages and make them a thing of the past.
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1300 747 337
A cost-effective, guaranteed solution to tree root blockages, Pipe Doctor, is here to help.
Experts in tree root control programs
Are tree roots blocking your drains? We not only clear the tree root blockages from your sewers but also guarantee* that you won’t have them again. At Pipe Doctor, our Vaporooter Treatment will kill the tree roots while being completely safe for children, pets, and plants.
Did you know that once tree roots enter your sewer lines, they will continue to be an ongoing problem? Cutting tree roots is the same as pruning your trees; it promotes the re-growth, and your sewer is the perfect fertiliser for them to re-grow and cause another blockage.
Specifically developed to control tree root growth in sewer lines, Vaporooter is the most effective, economical, and convenient method to remove intruding tree roots and prevent future root damage. Whether it’s at home, a business or you have a large industrial pipe that needs looking at; Pipe Doctor is here to help.
Call us at 1300 747 337 or fill in our online enquiry form.
What does a sewer root control program involve?
First, we will clear your drains using our powerful high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure your drains are clean from dirt blockages and that all the roots have been cut and are ready for the Vaporooter application. Next, we use our high-resolution CCTV drain inspection equipment to get a clear assessment of the condition of your drains.
We will then schedule a follow-up in 6-8 weeks and apply our Vaporooter foaming agent by pumping the foam into your sewer drains. Over the following weeks, the root incursions die and wash away with the wastewater without causing further blockages and inconvenience to you.
Once we have applied Vaporooter to your sewer, we guarantee that you will not have another blockage in your sewer system for 12 months.
What happens after my initial service?
After your initial application, you can rest easy knowing that your sewer drains will be free from tree roots for the next 12 months and that our friendly team will contact you and schedule your annual treatment, so it’s one less thing for you to worry about.
Our annual treatments mean that each year we will conduct a CCTV drain inspection of your sewer drains before your Vaporooter application. That way, each year, you get an up-to-date review of the condition of your drains. This regular, proactive program is a cost-effective way to eliminate tree root blockages and extend the life of your sewer drains.
At Pipe Doctor, we are only ever a phone call away. No matter how big or small, we have the equipment and experience to get you back up and running as quickly as possible.
At Pipe Dr, we’re experts in drain cleaning, inspection & drain maintenance services
If you have drains or pipes, we are here to serve you - it doesn’t matter if it’s a single pipe or a municipal drainage network; we have the solution to cater for you.
At Pipe Dr we’re more than just about unblocking drains
Our highly skilled team has the expertise and a variety of specialised technical equipment that extends beyond unblocking drains. We also provide CCTV drain surveys, drain repairs and pipe lining, drain mapping, robotic cutting and pre-planned drain maintenance.
FAQ - Tree root control programs
Does Vaporooter come with any guarantee?
Yes, Vaporooter comes with a 12-month warranty period. So, if your drains have a blockage caused by tree roots within 12 months of being treated with Vaporooter, we will gladly clear the blockage free of charge.
How much does Vaporooter cost?
Vaporooter protects your pipes and gives you complete peace of mind for less than $1.00 a day.
Why is treating my pipes annually with Vaporooter a better solution than just having them unblocked regularly?
Unfortunately, once roots have entered your sewer pipes, you have an ongoing problem. Each time you have your drains cleared, the roots that have been disturbed respond by growing back thicker and more vigorously than before. The ticker growth opens the cracks and joints even wider allowing more sewage to contaminate your soil and more roots to penetrate your drains. It becomes a vicious cycle reducing the period between each blockage.
Why do I have to wait 6-8 weeks after clearing a blockage before applying Vaporooter?
When roots are cut out while clearing a blockage, the roots respond very quickly by “bleeding” sap that assists healing and regrowth but impedes the intake of any chemical. When the “bleeding” stops, nutrients travel up the root system, promoting growth. After 6 -8 weeks, vine white root stems have formed that absorb the Vaporooter herbicide very efficiently, maximising the effectiveness of the Vaporooter process.
For more information, please see our FAQ page.
Contact Us
For more information or to make an appointment, give our friendly team a call on 1300 747 337 or fill out our enquiry form and our team will get back to you.
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