Root X

Ready to Solve Root Problems Without Losing Your Trees?

Protect both your plumbing and your landscaping with Absolute Drain Service's Root X treatment solutions. At Absolute, we understand that tree roots seeking water and nutrients naturally infiltrate sewer lines—but that doesn't mean you have to choose between your pipes and your trees. It's not just about clearing the immediate blockage; it's about eliminating root intrusion at its source while preserving the mature trees that provide shade, beauty, and significant property value. Our specialized Root X treatment targets invasive roots inside your pipes without harming the trees themselves, giving you the best of both worlds.

Professional Root X Treatment Services

We begin with camera inspection to confirm root intrusion and assess the extent of infiltration in your sewer system. This visual examination shows us exactly where roots have penetrated, how severe the intrusion has become, and whether Root X treatment is the appropriate solution for your specific situation. This diagnostic approach ensures we recommend the most effective treatment for your circumstances. Root X is a specialized foaming herbicide formulated specifically for sewer and drain applications. When applied inside your pipes, it creates a dense foam that coats pipe walls and kills roots on contact—but the treatment works only inside the pipe itself, leaving the tree's main root system completely unharmed. The active ingredients target the invasive roots seeking moisture while the tree continues to thrive above ground, drawing water from soil and other sources. Our application process is precise and thorough. We access your sewer line through a cleanout or other entry point, measure the appropriate amount of Root X for your pipe length and diameter, introduce the treatment into your system where it foams and expands to coat all surfaces, allow proper contact time for the herbicide to penetrate root masses, and ensure complete coverage of affected areas. The entire process typically takes just hours, not days, and requires no excavation or landscape disruption. With Absolute, you understand exactly how the treatment works and what to expect. Over the following weeks, treated roots die and naturally decay, gradually breaking down and washing away through normal drainage flow. The dead root material clears from your pipes, restoring full flow capacity. Root X also creates a residual barrier that discourages new root growth in treated sections for extended periods, providing ongoing protection beyond just the immediate treatment. Maximize your property value through smart root management. Our Root X treatment preserves mature trees that can add $5,000-$20,000 to property value, eliminates the need for tree removal that often costs $1,000-$5,000 per tree, avoids pipe replacement expenses ranging from $7,000-$15,000 or more, protects established landscaping that would be costly or impossible to replace, and provides an environmentally responsible solution that doesn't require heavy equipment, excavation, or disposal of large trees. It's effective, affordable, and preserves what makes your property valuable.

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