Tree Root Removal Greta
Tree root removal in Greta cuts root masses out of sewer and stormwater pipes and finds the joint they came in through. A plumber in Greta uses an electric eel or jetter, films the line before and after, and prices any repair up front. Ring (02) 4063 3475 to book.
Roots are one of the causes our blocked drains service deals with.
Licensed plumbers and gas fitters · NSW Lic. 359278C
Last updated September 2026
How Do Roots Get Into a Drain?
Roots do not break sound pipe. They follow moisture into pipe that is already damaged:
- A cracked or shifted clay joint leaks a trace of water, and a fine root grows through the gap
- A sagged length holds water and silt, which feeds the root once it is inside
- The root thickens into a mat that catches paper and waste until the line stops
The warning sign. A drain that clears and then chokes again in the same place points to roots at a damaged joint.
Our Root Removal Method
- 01
Film first
The camera finds the root mass, the joint it entered through and the state of the pipe.
- 02
Cut it out
The electric eel's cutting head goes through the mass, and the jetter flushes the pieces.
- 03
Film again
A second pass shows the wall is clear and whether the joint needs work.
- 04
Price the joint
If the entry point is cracked, sealing it is quoted separately.
The sealing options are on pipe relining, and a full camera survey is covered under CCTV drain inspection.
What Moves the Price of Root Removal?
We provide up-front, honest quotes that will always match the final price, should you decide to go ahead.
Root jobs vary with:
- How far along the line the mass sits and how dense it is
- Clay or PVC, which sets how hard the cutter and jetter can work
- Whether filming is needed before and after, which it is for any repeat choke
- Whether the entry joint needs a repair, priced separately so you can see both figures
Old Trees and Old Clay Pipe
Long-established gardens
Clay joints that open
Roots and repeat blockages
What Customers Say
Woke up Friday to find my two kitchen sinks backed up. … Possibly tree roots from backyard neighbours.
When We're Not the Right Call
Roots in the shared sewer main are Hunter Water's to remove, and they take the report for that pipe. The trees themselves sit outside our trade, so an arborist is the person to ask about pruning or removing one.
Tree Root Questions
Why do roots keep invading my Greta drains?
Roots grow toward moisture, and a cracked clay joint lets a little water seep into the soil. A fine root finds that seep, enters, and thickens into a mat. Until the joint is sealed, the same spot can choke again.
Will cutting the roots out fix the drain for good?
Only if the pipe is sound. When the camera shows the entry joint is cracked, roots can grow back through it, and sealing or replacing that section is the lasting fix. You see the footage before choosing.
Do you need to dig to get roots out?
Not to cut them out. The eel's cutting head or the jetter works through an existing opening, and digging is only priced if a length has collapsed around the roots.
Can you clear roots from long rural drain lines?
Yes. Acreage homes toward Branxton and Rothbury get the same eel, jetter and camera, however far the line runs. Mention its rough length when you ring so the gear suits it.
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