Tree roots under brick driveway - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Dec 4, 2023 · I have a clay brick driveway and the very last space is messed up by the tree roots of the oak right next to it. The pavers company suggests to remove all the affected and use a stump grinder …
My Septic drainfield must be filled with roots, what do I do?
Apr 25, 2009 · Having a yard filled with huge old Oak and Acorn trees makes for some nice shade, but has it's problems. I've been having problems with the septic tank filling up. That I had to use a Saws …
Roots pushing up bricks on patio - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Jul 19, 2010 · I have a tree, and then around the tree a brick patio. Roots from the tree and pushing up the bricks from the patio. What is the best solution for this? Thanks!
Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.
Jan 29, 2021 · The constant aggravation (for me anyway) of sending a rooter into the pipe to remove tree roots and other clogs made for an easy decision to replace the clay. And, the thing about a root …
Using reciprocating saw to cut compacted dirt - DIY Home …
Aug 9, 2020 · When I was cutting out tree roots from a tree that was removed, I did use a reciprocating saw and a heavy kerf Diablo blade with 3 teeth per inch. It was designed for pruning but I used it to …
Corrugated downspout "Drains" totally clogged - DIY Home …
Jan 3, 2025 · Client has a home with several black corrugated pipes that seem to be totally jammed up. Therefore all water is just overflowing right near the foundation. No good. Anyone ever had any …
Cheap root cutting auger - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 24, 2016 · I have roots about 10 feet down a 2" sewer pipe. I have a regular spiral bit hand held auger but the bit is not well suited for cutting roots and it's not changeable. I don't want to spend over …
How to kill trees growing between cement walls and black...
Aug 6, 2021 · This could take years and it might induce root sprouts as the trees try to survive. There are two herbicide approaches: you can foliar spray the the crown with glyphosate or triclopyr …
Best way to clear the end of a clogged underground sump...
Nov 8, 2023 · If there is a tree in that area I'm thinking you'll find tree roots or similar in the pipe . Grass roots would be fairly un-common at that depth . I helped a fellow pull tree roots of a maple tree that …
Tree removal with pulleys and rope - DIY Home Improvement Forum
May 20, 2017 · I've dug out several trees with tap roots that looked like telephone poles (yours will not be that big) but the holes around the tree had to be large enough for me to wash off the tap root and …