Service · Calgary
Tree roots are drawn to the moisture in sewer lines and can enter through small joints or cracks. Our mechanical cutting equipment removes root intrusions and restores flow, and a follow-up camera check helps confirm the line condition.
- Restored flow without excavation
- Insight into pipe condition
- Practical maintenance planning
Overview
Tree roots are drawn to the warmth and moisture of a sewer line and enter through tiny gaps at joints. Once inside, they grow into a net that catches paper and waste until the line blocks.
Mechanical root cutting uses a powered cable with rotating blades sized to the pipe to cut roots back to the pipe wall and restore flow — without digging up your yard.
No clear, no clearing charge
On eligible standard blockages.
Spot Problems Early
Problems build up gradually. Watch for these warning signs before a small issue becomes a backup.
Seasonal blockages
Problems that return every spring or fall.
Slow whole-house drainage
Every fixture drains slower than it should.
Gurgling toilets
Air trapped behind a root mass.
Mature trees nearby
Poplars, willows and elms are common culprits in Calgary.
Roots seen on camera
A past inspection showed intrusion at joints.
Floor drain backups
Water rising when laundry or showers run.
Root Causes
Understanding the cause is how we stop a problem from coming back — not just clear it for today.
01Clay & concrete joints
Older pipe materials have many joints roots can enter.
02Cracked pipe
Ground movement opens cracks that roots exploit.
03Shallow lines
Lines near the surface sit right in the root zone.
04Large nearby trees
Root systems spread far beyond the canopy.
What We Offer
Main sewer root cutting
Roots cut back to the pipe wall from cleanout to city side.
Camera follow-up
Inspection after cutting to confirm the result and pipe condition.
Root location & depth
Intrusion points located from above ground for targeted repairs.
Hydro-jet finishing
Fine root hairs flushed out after cutting where suitable.
Maintenance scheduling
A cutting interval that keeps roots from fully blocking the line.
Repair recommendations
Honest advice on when repair makes more sense than repeat cutting.
Why PlusFlow
Honest diagnosis, the right equipment and clear pricing — for homes and businesses across Calgary and area.
See PricingCalgary-focused team
We know local soil, older city laterals and how spring melt and winter frost affect lines here.
Diagnose before we recommend
Camera verification is available on most jobs, so recommendations are based on what's actually in the pipe.
Clear starting prices
Standard services have published starting prices, and extra time is only added with your approval.
Keep your trees
Most properties can keep mature trees with the right maintenance plan.
Our Process
Tree roots are drawn to the moisture in sewer lines and can enter through small joints or cracks. Our mechanical cutting equipment removes root intrusions and restores flow, and a follow-up camera check helps confirm the line condition.
Locate
We identify where roots are entering the line.
Cut
Rotating cutting heads remove roots back to the pipe wall.
Advise
We recommend a maintenance interval or repair options based on what we find.
What's Included
Clear assessment
We confirm the problem before recommending work.
Professional equipment
Tools matched to your pipe size, material and condition.
Plain-language summary
You'll know what we found, what we did and what's next.
Respect for your property
Protective care inside, and a clean work area when we leave.
Gallery
Root intrusions
Roots entering through joints and cracks.
Cutting heads
Mechanical cutters restore the pipe diameter.
Verified on camera
We show you the line after cutting.
Mature neighbourhoods
Keep your trees and a working sewer.
Maintenance intervals
A schedule that suits your line.
Our Process
Request a Service
Tell us about your drainage issue or maintenance needs.
Inspect & Diagnose
We assess the problem using camera inspection equipment.
Recommend a Solution
We explain the findings and the right approach.
Complete the Service
We do the work carefully and leave the site clean.
Recent Work
Main Line Camera Inspection
Pre-purchase inspection of an older home's sewer lateral to document pipe condition before closing.
Restaurant Line Jetting
Hydro-jetting of grease-laden kitchen lines, followed by a recommended maintenance interval.
Root Intrusion Removal
Mechanical root cutting on a line in an established neighbourhood with mature trees.
Parking Lot Catch Basins
Cleaning sediment and debris from catch basins ahead of the spring melt.
Facility Maintenance Program
Scheduled drain cleaning and inspection program planned around operating hours.
Basement Floor Drain Backup
Clearing a floor drain backup and verifying the line with a camera afterward.
Roots can return over time, especially through damaged joints. We recommend a maintenance interval and discuss longer-term repair options when appropriate.
Not usually. Regular root cutting and, where needed, repairing the entry point lets you keep mature trees and a working sewer line.
A camera inspection shows the location and depth of root intrusions so cutting and any repairs are targeted.
Service Area
We provide mechanical root cutting in the communities below, subject to actual coverage and travel charges. Contact us to confirm your address.
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Chestermere
- Cochrane
- Okotoks
- Strathmore
Coverage and travel charges are confirmed when you book.
Areas We Cover
Our crews travel across every Calgary quadrant and into nearby communities. Explore the map to see where we work.
- CalgaryAll quadrants — NW, NE, SW, SE & Downtown
- AirdrieNorth of Calgary
- CochraneWest of Calgary
- ChestermereEast of Calgary
- OkotoksSouth of Calgary
- StrathmoreEast along Hwy 1
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