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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. Root Killing - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    5 days ago · Often tree roots go wide and shallow, but depends on the kind of tree. And since it's on the neighbor's side, I'm assuming there's a fence there? So you could maybe use a root barrier kind of …

  4. 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 …

  5. Sewer tree root issues. How to seal clay pipe.

    Jan 29, 2021 · Clear out roots here at B, seal the connection here? (which I am not sure how to seal, yet). Cost roughly $300 or less. Option-2: Install new PVC lines, which now goes from B2. Discard …

  6. Small shallow trencher for roots - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Oct 23, 2020 · I would like to install a brick walkway, 24" wide, 55' long. I need to clear a path 32" and 4" deep for the base,the bricks will be placed above grade then finished with oconcrete side slopes. …

  7. cutting roots with sawzall | DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Oct 8, 2013 · Now that I've decided to buy a Sawzall, mostly for cutting shrub roots, I wonder which brand. I'm hoping to stay under $100. I see they come in different Amps. I know I want electric, not …

  8. 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 …

  9. Asking pros for experiences with septic system chambers...

    Apr 8, 2024 · The way cool part is I can drive over the leach field and or use it for parking, no paving. Runs parallel to my home 30 feet away. Compared to 4" pipe this is the cats meow. I would bet it is …

  10. digging up a burning bush - DIY Home Improvement Forum

    Apr 24, 2010 · I've got a burning bush that I am assuming is 30+ years old. Over the past year, is has been slowly having large branches die and the winter pretty much did it in. Does anyone know what …