Tree Roots growing into plumbing

[Shane Quin]

I have a duplex where the plumbing was getting backed up.

Had a plumber go out there and put a camera in the lines and turns out there are roots growing into the plumbing from a nearby tree.

The quote to rip out and replace the plumbing was a staggering number.

My thought is to cut down the tree to stop the growing and then eventually put the liner in the plumbing.

Any experience with this?

All advice appreciated.

[Adam Bartomeo]

Yes, lots of experience. If the number is really high than the contractor may not want the job. To repair the pipe it is pretty easy - dig, cut out the pipe, and replace it. Removing the tree will be the bigger concern and should be a lot more money.