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“Let’s get to the Root of the Problem….NO DIG, NO ROOTS, NO PROBLEM”
Your home’s sewer pipes are built to transport nasty stuff out of your home. When the process breaks down, it’s a problem! Roots and grease are the biggest culprits to free-flowing drains and both require maintenance. Allens Plumbing, AKA The Drain Surgeon, offers the most advanced and cost-effective methods to helping you maintain your sewer:
- Vaporooter is a powerful root killing treatment
- Hydro Jetting is the only way to scour grease and flush it out of your system.
It used to be that the only way to truly get rid of a root problem was to kill the tree or bush, dig up your sewer system, and replace it. At Allens Plumbing, we use a NO DIG Solution! We can kill the roots and remove them from your sewer system without digging and without killing the tree or bushes. Vaporooter is an eco-friendly and effective treatment being used across the United States.
Cost-Effective & Economical Solution
When it comes to removing roots from your sewer system, you have 2 choices: replace the system or maintain it. Vaporooter is a powerful active drain cleaning solution that is fast-acting and long-lasting. You can keep your drains free from roots at a fraction of the cost of a complete sewer replacement.
Certified & Qualified Technicians
Allens Plumbing, AKA The Drain Surgeon, has the only licensed and certified technicians authorized to administer and treat your sewer system for roots. There is no other plumber or drain cleaner in Hawaii that can provide these services that have this level of expertise!
Our Process
Once your system has been identified as having root or grease ailments, our service professionals can provide you with sound options to clear your system and avoid emergencies.
Root Elimination Process:
- Technicians use a cable machine to relieve the stoppage and create flow.
- With powerful hydro jetting, we scour clean the entire pipe, restoring the maximum diameter.
- We use a sewer camera to inspect the line to make sure it’s clean and ready for root treatment.
- Then we apply Vaporooter Root Killing foaming agent to the affected area.
- We schedule an annual appointment to re-apply Vaporooter.
Grease Clearing Process:
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- Use a cable machine to relieve the stoppage and create flow
- Scour clean the entire pipe with powerful hydro jetting restoring it to its maximum diameter.
- Set up an annual schedule to hydro jet the affected line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Vaporooter?
A. Vaporooter is a foam-based herbicide formulated to keep root growth out of your pipes. It works by penetrating the root cell walls and bursting them, causing the root to die and decay.
Q. Will Vaporooter destroy the roots in my pipes that cause sewer blockages?
A. Yes, not only does Vaporooter destroy existing roots, but with repeated bi-annual applications (after the first year), it also prevents regrowth.
Q. How does Vaporooter stop roots from growing back?
A. Vaporooter contains a root growth inhibitor called Dichlobenil 50W that attaches itself to any organic material inside the pipe and sterilizes the soil wherever roots have previously gained entry.
Q. Will Vaporooter harm the plants and trees near my sewer pipe?
A. No, Vaporooter can only travel a very short distance up the root. It's a non-systemic herbicide, which means it's specially formulated to affect only the root material it comes in contact with.
Q. Why does Vaporooter foam up?
A. Vaporooter is a foam-based herbicide, rather than a liquid-based one, because roots typically penetrate sewer pipes from above, rather than from the base of the pipe. Liquid herbicides are effective since they quickly pass through the pipe. The Vaporooter foam base ensures that the essential ingredients get directly to the source of the problem and stay there for longer.
Q. Can I just pour it down the toilet and flush?
A. No, if Vaporooter is poured down the toilet like some caustic and copper sulphate products, it won't foam up and may therefore have limited contact with the root mass.
Q. Can I apply Vaporooter myself?
A. No, Vaporooter must be pumped into your pipes by a licensed technician using a specialized foaming machine. Only a trained technician can calculate how much foam is required to completely fill your pipes so that maximum contact with the roots is achieved.
Q. Can I use my plumbing while the technician is working on my pipes?
A. Yes, the Vaporooter foam coats the top and sides of your pipes while the waste water flows underneath.
Q. How long does it take to pump Vaporooter into my pipes?
A. It depends on the length of your pipes, but most jobs take less than an hour.
Q. How long does Vaporooter take to work?
A. Vaporooter gets to work almost immediately. The herbicide penetrates the roots inside the pipe and pipe wall and at the entry point, causing the roots to die. As the root mass decays, it rots and is swept away in the flow. Once the root mass is gone, ground pressure helps to close the cracks and gaps in the pipe where the root mass used to be.
Q. Why is treating my pipes annually with Vaporooter a better solution than just having a plumber unblock them on a regular basis?
A. Once roots have entered your sewer pipes, you unfortunately have an ongoing problem. Each time a plumber clears your pipes, the roots that have been disturbed respond by growing back thicker and more vigorously than before. The thicker growth opens the cracks and joints even wider allowing more sewerage to contaminate your soil and more roots to penetrate your pipes. It becomes a vicious circle reducing the time period between each blockage. Because sewer blockages typically occur during holiday periods such as Christmas when the plumbing system is being heavily used, this could result in inconvenience and a costly call out fee to a plumber.