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 …
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 …
Planning for a septic drain field - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 28, 2024 · Whatever you do make provision for a riser at the outlet of the tank so you can add something to kill tree roots that infiltrate the field drain. I use copper sulfate treatment added twice …
Pull up bush or cut it to roots? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 13, 2023 · I want to remove them without damaging my foundation (which is slab) or my mobile home skirting. Given its been 7 years I assume the roots have reached under the slab? Should I pull …
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 …
Walkway near big trees--how to deal with roots!
Jun 22, 2008 · Would it damage the roots to shave them down--or slice off the top of the rounded top part of the old, gnarly roots? Absolutely, you would be better off covering them with good topsoil and …
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 …
Grass won't grow by Maple tree | DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 12, 2015 · The roots were at surface or above ground level. Nothing would grow in that area beneath the canopy close to the roots. Even if something were planted and were miraculously to …
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 …
Bit for drilling wood deep - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Feb 3, 2025 · I would remove whats possible with a chainsaw and use that for firewood, etc. That stump will burn for days. Ive burned small 12-15" stumps and they smolder for days. Yours being loose from …