Joe Provey Dear Melcor Developments...thanks for the sensible comment. I've used a hose approach to clogs for 30 years (about two dozen times). It has never failed to push out the clog in just a few seconds.
Our main drain backed up shortly after moving into our empty-for-two-years foreclosure. After trying my usual solutions, called in the pros (which I almost never do). Very friendly and 'helpful'. Let me know about my roots problem, showed me the problem on his video camera, and proposed the $6K solution (replace the line). Just augur the roots, please.
After some web research, I found a chemical (Roebic foaming root killer) you flush down the toilet that keeps roots from coming back. Available on Amazon and at Home Depot, I believe. Been treating the line annually for three years and have had zero problems.
I know this plumber knew there was a far, far cheaper solution than the one he recommended, but I guess he needed that bass boat. Well, I'm not buying it for him.
Our main drain backed up shortly after moving into our empty-for-two-years foreclosure. After trying my usual solutions, called in the pros (which I almost never do). Very friendly and 'helpful'. Let me know about my roots problem, showed me the problem on his video camera, and proposed the $6K solution (replace the line). Just augur the roots, please.
After some web research, I found a chemical (Roebic foaming root killer) you flush down the toilet that keeps roots from coming back. Available on Amazon and at Home Depot, I believe. Been treating the line annually for three years and have had zero problems.
I know this plumber knew there was a far, far cheaper solution than the one he recommended, but I guess he needed that bass boat. Well, I'm not buying it for him.