LinuxSaves wrote:
Speedy Jim wrote:

LinuxSaves wrote:

I've had an ongoing problem with roots in the pipe that drains both
bathrooms. (I practically OWN Roto-Rooter now.) I have a couple
questions:


SNIP


Is this by chance a slab foundation??


Yes.

Why only 2 baths have problems?


Because my house only has two bathrooms! :-)

City sewer? Does the sewer line run around the perimeter of the
house with various connections into it?


Yes, it's a sewer, not septic tank and, no, I don't believe it runs
around the perimeter of the house. As I understand it the plumbing
contained under my house connects up with each other at various places
and then joins the city sewer line at one point.

Where are trees relative to sewer line?


I have several very large trees in close proximity to the house and,
therefore, the pipes.

How long a run to street (or septic)?


Approximately 25 feet.


It's not unusual for tree roots to get underneath a slab when
large trees are nearby.

Here's a link to one firm that does re-lining:
http://www.dmrobichaud.com/lateralreline.htm

I question though, whether re-lining will be cost effective
for only a 25 ft run. I'm not sure that the re-lining can be done
on sections where there are multiple entrances into the sewer (such
as under the slab).

Jim