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Service · Greater Montréal

Tree roots in your sewer? Out today. Sealed for years.

We cut roots mechanically from inside the pipe, jet out the debris, and apply a pipe-safe root inhibitor so they don't come back. No trenches, no destroyed lawn. Flat-rate pricing, free phone quote, camera verified before and after.

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No excavation · Camera proof · Root-inhibitor included

  • Mechanical root cutter — no chemicals damaging your yard
  • Hydro-jet washout so nothing gets left behind to re-grow
  • Pipe-safe root inhibitor — customers typically last 3–5 years
  • Before/after camera video — proof you can show an insurer
Drains ML service truck on a Montréal street preparing for sewer root removal
No digging needed
Cut from inside the pipe
Same-day
Camera-verified results
Signs you have roots

Is it really roots? Probably yes if…

Roots grow slowly then cause big problems. If two or more of these ring true, let's confirm with a camera before the next backup.

Sewer backups keep returningEvery few months, usually worst in spring and fall — classic root behaviour.
Whole house drains slowlyNot just one sink — every drain feels sluggish. The main sewer line is partly choked.
Mature trees near the sewer lineMaples, poplars, willows, elms — especially the 30+ year-old ones near the street.
Old clay or cast-iron pipePre-1970s Montréal homes often have joints roots love. It's not your fault — it's the era.
Lush green patch over the lineRoots drink from a leaking sewer. That extra green strip is a warning sign.
Gurgling toilets after rainRoots trap rainwater in the line. Gurgling is the air getting pushed back up the pipe.
How we remove roots

Cut. Clear. Inhibit. Verify.

One visit, no excavation, documented with video. A methodical job that actually solves the problem for years.

01

Camera assessment

Locate every root intrusion point and measure depth. Confirm the pipe is structurally sound enough to clear from the inside.

02

Mechanical cutting

Sectional cable with root-cutting head sized to your pipe diameter. Roots sheared flush with the pipe wall.

03

Hydro-jet washout

High-pressure water blasts debris and root fragments out of the line, so there's nothing left inside to regrow.

04

Inhibitor + re-scope

Pipe-safe foaming root inhibitor coats the walls. Post-camera records the clean line. Written guarantee — free return if regrowth clogs it early.

What's included

A permanent-feeling fix, at a flat rate.

Cut-only jobs are cheap but roots return in months. We include everything needed to get real 3–5 year results.

Right-size root cutter

Heads matched to your pipe's internal diameter — 3", 4", 6" residential, up to 8" for plexes.

Hydro-jet washout

Not included by most companies — it's the step that keeps roots from re-establishing inside the pipe.

Pipe-safe root inhibitor

Foaming metham-sodium-free formula that coats the pipe walls and stops regrowth without damaging your yard or trees.

Before/after camera

Video evidence — great if you ever need to show an insurer or sell the property.

Optional maintenance

Annual or bi-annual inhibitor re-treatment at a reduced rate — keeps roots out indefinitely without another full clearance.

Written guarantee

If roots clog the line again within our warranty window, we come back and re-clear — no charge.

Free quote

Get your root-removal quote in 60 seconds.

Tell us what you're seeing — we'll call back with a firm flat-rate quote and the next available slot. No excavation pressure: if video shows the pipe is beyond cleaning, you'll get a separate repair quote and decide.

Get your root-removal quote

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Why Drains ML

Root specialists — not just a snake-and-go crew.

Full cut + jet + inhibit methodThree steps, one price. Most “cheap” root jobs skip two of them and regrow fast.
Camera before and afterYou see the roots come out. No “trust us, it's clean now.”
No excavation pressureWe only recommend digging when the video proves the pipe can't be saved from inside. Second opinion? Happy to be it.
Written guaranteeRoots back inside our warranty? We return and re-clear — you don't pay twice.
Related services

Before, during, or after root service.

HD Camera Inspection

Confirm if roots are really the cause — and rule out a bigger repair.

Drain Unblocking

Active backup right now? We clear first, then schedule root removal.

Deep Drain Cleaning

Annual hydro-jetting keeps your line hostile to regrowth year after year.
FAQ · Root removal

Answers before you call.

How do I know it's really tree roots?

Common signs: repeated sewer backups (especially in spring and fall), slow drains throughout the whole house, gurgling toilets, and mature trees near the sewer line. A quick camera inspection confirms it in 30 minutes.

Will you have to dig up my yard?

Almost never. We clear roots from inside the pipe — no excavation. Digging is only needed when roots have shattered the pipe itself, and in those cases we show you camera proof before recommending it. Cut-and-clear handles the vast majority of Montréal homes.

Will the roots come back?

Roots always seek water. Cut-only jobs regrow in 1–2 years. Our full process (cut + jet + inhibitor) typically gives customers 3–5+ years before any recurrence. An annual inhibitor re-treatment extends that almost indefinitely.

Is the root inhibitor safe for pets and my lawn?

Yes — we use a foaming, pipe-safe formula that stays inside the sewer line. It doesn't leach into your yard, harm trees, pets, or nearby plants. Certified for residential sewer use in Québec.

Does my insurance cover root damage?

Coverage varies by policy. If roots caused a backup that damaged your basement, many Québec insurers cover the cleanup + some or all of the line work — especially if you have a sewer backup rider. Our before/after camera video is the documentation most claims need.

Don't wait for the next backup

Get the roots out — today.

Same-day appointments across Greater Montréal. Flat-rate pricing, free phone quote. Cut, jet, inhibit, camera verify. Written guarantee.

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