Drainage service
Tree Root Blockages
Roots can get into drains through cracks and loose joints, then grow and catch waste. We confirm the cause, cut the roots out and explain how to stop them returning.
- Available 24/7
- Quote before work
- 60-minute response in Kent
Recognise the problem
Signs roots may be affecting the drain.
These signs can have other causes too — roots are only confirmed once the drain is inspected.
- 01
Recurring blockages
The drain blocks again soon after being cleared.
- 02
Slow drainage
Water takes longer to drain away than it should.
- 03
Water backing up
Waste returning through gullies, toilets or plugholes.
- 04
Trees near the drain
Problems along a drain run close to mature trees or shrubs.
How roots get in
Through the gaps, not the walls.
Roots look for moisture. Where a drain has a small crack or a loose joint, fine roots can find their way inside.
Once in, they keep growing — even when the tree above looks dormant. Over time they can catch waste, restrict the flow and, if left, fill the pipe and add to the damage.
Confirm the cause
See the roots before treating them.
A CCTV camera inspection shows whether roots are in the pipe, where they’ve got in and how far they’ve spread.
It also shows the condition of the pipe around them — which matters for what happens next.
Removing root ingress
Cut out and cleared.
Roots inside the pipe are cut back with specialist root-cutting equipment, then the debris is cleared so the drain can flow again.
The whole problem
Removing the roots may not be the end of it.
Roots got in through a defect. If the defect stays open, they can grow back. Depending on the pipe’s condition, the options include:
- 01
Pipe relining
Seals the cracks and joints from the inside, where the pipe is suitable.
Suitable damaged pipes
- 02
Severe damage
Recurring blockages
Roots back again?
If roots keep returning, the way in is still open.
Repeated root problems usually point to:
- Open joints
- Cracked pipework
- Displaced sections
- Older pipe materials
We’ll show you what the inspection found before any repair is discussed.
Where further investigation may lead
Drain backing up now?
Call any time — in Kent, emergency call-outs have a 60-minute response.
How it works
How we deal with root blockages.
- 01
Inspect
We confirm roots are the cause and where they’re getting in.
- 02
Quote
You get the recommended work and price before we start.
- 03
Cut and clear
Roots are cut out and the drain is cleared.
- 04
Advise on repair
We explain whether the pipe needs sealing or repair.
The Fedurco approach
Why Fedurco?
01
Confirmed, not assumed
Roots are identified on camera before we treat them.
02
Domestic and commercial
Root problems handled for homes and businesses.
03
Straight answers
We tell you if the pipe needs more than root removal.
Reviews
What customers have said
“We had a blocked drain that had water coming out, it was gurgling and there was a horrible smell. Jan was with us within…”
“Yan is absolutely fabulous. Don’t call anyone else. He is amazing.”
Areas we cover
Root blockage removal across Kent, South-East London & Medway
Help 24 hours a day. The 60-minute emergency response applies in Kent.
Related services
Fixing what let the roots in.
Common questions
Root blockage questions.
Problem guides
Dealing with one of these?
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Tell us about the drain.
We already know it’s a root problem — just add your postcode and details. For anything urgent, calling is fastest.