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Removing tree roots from sewer?
Tree roots invading your sewer can potentially cause a lot of problems with you drainage system. It’s best to prevent them climbing through your sewer system by maintaining your drains with a tree root inhibitor such as RootX. These treatments generally last between 6 to 12 months, so planned maintenance by a licensed plumber is your best bet in maintaining a healthy drainage system.
Sometimes though, it maybe too late, and a great clump of tree roots may have already made themselves a nice home throughout your sewer pipes. The symptoms are often things like these…
- water not draining away from the shower floor
- toilets backing up or making gurgling noises
- nasty smells coming from your laundry
- sewer overflowing in your backyard
So how do these tree roots make their way in?
Quite often it’s caused by…
- a small crack appearing in an old drain pipe due to age
- a garden fork or spade creating a hole that goes undetected
- foreign matter caught in the drain creating a pressure build up and causing a tiny split
All seemingly small problems initially, but tiny tree roots get thirsty and go after any available water source. Anyone familiar with Gumtrees and Moreton Bay Figs will know how huge, long and dense these tree root systems become. So imagine what’s happening inside a sewer drain that hasn’t been regularly maintained.
What is your best plan of action?
Your best approach is to call a qualified drain plumber and have them do these 3 things…
- a CCTV camera inspection of your entire sewer system
- show you video footage of where they need to remove the tree roots
- provide you with recommended options to clear the tree roots and prevent their return
What are your options?
Tree roots can often be cleared by…
- using a high powered water jetter
- electric eels. Some plumbers use them, but we don’t recommend them as they can damage your sewer pipes
- applying a root treatment to prevent them returning
However, if the invading tree roots have been there over a long period of time, your drains may require digging up and repairing, relining or replacing. These are always a last resort, but sometimes necessary. All tree root removal and sewer drain repair work completed by DCM Plumbing and Drainage is fully guaranteed.
Whatever the cause, don’t risk a small problem turning into a major one…call a fully licensed drainage plumber and tree root removalist today.
DCM Plumbing and Drainage are members of the Master Plumbers Association of Queensland and fully licensed with QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) to carry out all sewer repairs, root treatments and drain replacements. Our license number is 1197459.
For complete peace of mind and fast, courteous service, call DCM Plumbing and Drainage on (07) 5576 5305.
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What Our valued Customers Say
As a Body Corporate Manager of over 180 complexes I need a very reliable plumber. DCM have always met and exceeded my expectations. They attend to jobs promptly and contact my clients swiftly to let them know when they will be attending. They will contact me while at a job to discuss the issue further if required. Many of my clients have commented on the great service and quality of workmanship. DCM are my number 1 plumber that I recommend to my complexes and will continue to be so. I highly recommend DCM for any of your plumbing & drainage issues, you will be impressed the first time and every time there after
Jason Boatswain
Body Corporate Manager Mermaid Beach 4218
Bought a new house and 2 days later discovered I had a water leak, DCM came out, located the leak under the car port, cut the concrete and and fixed the problem within a day. Great service and extremely friendly. A good honest tradesman. Would recommended to anyone
Mark T
Robina 4226
DCM installed an undersink hot water system in our office at Varsity Lakes. They gave us several options to consider and the selected unit was delivered and installed by competent tradesmen who were a delight to have on our premises. Highly recommended
Carolyn W
Bilambil Heights 2486
More thanks to you guys for looking after me so promptly, efficiently and with a smile! I very much appreciate you and hope I can spread the good word and pass more work your way! Thanks again team. Keep up the great work team
Jaqui P
Southport 4215
Great professional, friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble and they cleaned up after themselves. Thanks guys!
Kirsten M
Burleigh 4220
No Bull, straight down to fixing things up! Everyone I come into contact with from DCM were very efficient and professional. Delighted with the work and would highly recommend your services
David
Mudgeeraba 4213
Service was excellent. Prompt response, honest and sensible advice, top of the line equipment (in my untrained opinion). Professional, knowledgeable, articulate, friendly company rep (although he is the boss). Right from the first phone call and then the follow-up call to let me know he was on the way the service was excellent. My original motivation was pricing but the service was excellent beyond that. I will be using you guys again and I will be recommending you to others. Thank you.
Ralph G
Southport 4215
Our property management team has worked with DCM Plumbing for a number of years now. We keep using their services because they’re reliable and get the job done without hassle while being respectful to our tenants. Finding tradies who respond to job orders in a timely way and having a back office team who can actually answer any follow-up questions we have isn’t always easy to find on the Gold Coast, but DCM has been a great partner in helping us deliver excellent service for our landlords and tenants.
Daniel
Propcare One – Sales, Property Management & Commercial, Miami 4220
DCM Plumbing are the main plumbing company that we use for our rentals and holiday properties. They act super-fast on work orders and ensure all parties (tenants, agent etc) are all kept up to date with the process. They provide detailed reports and quotes that also include photos. Office staff and plumbers are also very friendly. Thanks team.
Jessica & Nakeisha
Your Property Investment Management Team – LJ Hooker Currumbin 4223
As a Property Manager with a very busy portfolio on the Gold Coast, I am happy that I never have to worry about my plumbing needs, DCM Plumbers are fast, reliable, reasonably priced, clean and tidy. All the tradies know to call me for any additional expenditure, quotes are completed promptly as is all invoicing. I have received many compliments from my tenants and landlords about how lovely the boys are, and how swiftly their repairs have been dealt with. Highly Recommend
Michelle
Property Investment Manager LJ Hooker Nerang 4211
In my dealings with DCM Plumbing I have found them to be prompt and thorough in their investigations. They have managed to find the problem, especially leaks, when other contractors have failed. They will fix the issue whilst onsite with competitive pricing and provide their recommendations to rectify any further issue they feel may occur. Unless directed otherwise by my body corporates, they are my first option for plumbing issues espanolfarm.com.
Lisa
Body Corporate Choice, Palm Beach, 4221
Carl was great to work with - happy and engaged and talked me through the process and what he was doing to fix the problem. Didn’t leave until he was sure he’d done all he could to fix the problem.
Sharon Houghton
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DCM Plumbing are family run team of professional plumbers. Our team is dedicated to supplying a professional plumbing and drainage service throughout the Gold Coast. We have been servicing residential and commercial properties since 2002 within Burleigh Heads and throughout the Gold Coast region.
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