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  1. Corrugated downspout "Drains" totally clogged - DIY Home …

    Jan 3, 2025 · Client has a home with several black corrugated pipes that seem to be totally jammed up. Therefore all water is just overflowing right near the foundation. No good. Anyone ever had any …

  2. Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Dec 4, 2023 · I have a clay brick driveway and the very last space is messed up by the tree roots of the oak right next to it. The pavers company suggests to remove all the affected and use a stump grinder …

  3. My Septic drainfield must be filled with roots, what do I do?

    Apr 25, 2009 · Having a yard filled with huge old Oak and Acorn trees makes for some nice shade, but has it's problems. I've been having problems with the septic tank filling up. That I had to use a Saws …

  4. Roots pushing up bricks on patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Jul 19, 2010 · I have a tree, and then around the tree a brick patio. Roots from the tree and pushing up the bricks from the patio. What is the best solution for this? Thanks!

  5. Sump Pump Tree roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Mar 14, 2013 · Hello, I've had a sewage pit in the basement installed for about 6 years, it appears tree roots are coming down the pipe that feeds from the toilet. I'm not sure if it was installed improperly, …

  6. Bit for drilling wood deep - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Feb 3, 2025 · I would remove whats possible with a chainsaw and use that for firewood, etc. That stump will burn for days. Ive burned small 12-15" stumps and they smolder for days. Yours being loose from …

  7. Asking pros for experiences with septic system chambers...

    Apr 8, 2024 · The way cool part is I can drive over the leach field and or use it for parking, no paving. Runs parallel to my home 30 feet away. Compared to 4" pipe this is the cats meow. I would bet it is …

  8. Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.

    Jan 29, 2021 · Clear out roots here at B, seal the connection here? (which I am not sure how to seal, yet). Cost roughly $300 or less. Option-2: Install new PVC lines, which now goes from B2. Discard …

  9. How to best deal with a fence post where it will be...

    May 10, 2023 · A mature tree that size won't miss any root that you cut, but. the alkaline reaction from the concrete may damage it. Protect and exposed roots with plastic and pour the dryest mix you can …

  10. Best way to clear the end of a clogged underground sump...

    Nov 8, 2023 · If there is a tree in that area I'm thinking you'll find tree roots or similar in the pipe . Grass roots would be fairly un-common at that depth . I helped a fellow pull tree roots of a maple tree that …