Tree Root Removal From Sewer Lines in Dallas-Fort Worth

Name: Nuflow DFW
Price range: $$

Camera inspection first. Then root cutting, hydro jetting, or lining, based on what the footage shows.

How Nuflow DFW Removes Tree Roots From Sewer Lines

Nuflow DFW removes tree roots from sewer lines across 25 Dallas-Fort Worth cities, RMP# 46694. Our crew runs a camera first to find where roots enter, then clears them with mechanical cutting or hydro jetting. Cutting restores flow, but roots return through the same crack unless the pipe gets sealed, usually with trenchless lining.

Roots do not break into a sound pipe. They follow moisture escaping from a crack, an open joint, or a failed seal, then grow inside the line and catch grease, wipes, and paper until it backs up. That is why cutting alone works for a while and the blockage comes back.

Our crew works in three steps:

Find the entry point. A sewer camera inspection shows where roots enter and how far down the line they sit. You keep the footage.
Clear the line. Mechanical root cutting handles heavy root masses. Hydro jetting scours the pipe walls once the camera confirms the pipe is sound.
Close the way in. If the footage shows cracks or open joints, trenchless pipe lining for homes seals them so roots lose their way in.

What Are the Signs of Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line?

If you’re noticing repeated drain issues, your sewer line may already have root intrusion. Look for these common signs:

Recurring Main Drain Backups

If multiple fixtures back up at the same time, tree roots may be blocking your main sewer line, restricting wastewater flow.

Slow Drains Throughout the Home

When sinks, tubs, and toilets drain slowly across the property, root intrusion may be narrowing the pipe diameter.

Gurgling Toilets or Sewer Odors

Air trapped by root blockages can cause bubbling sounds and unpleasant sewer smells inside your home.

Soggy or Sunken Areas in Your Yard

Roots can crack underground pipes, leading to hidden leaks that create wet spots or soil sinking above the sewer line.

Each of these signs can also come from a grease buildup, a sag in the line, or a collapsed section. The camera tells them apart before any work starts.

Commercial Tree Root Removal Services in DFW

Tree root intrusion can disrupt restaurants, offices, retail centers, and industrial properties. A blocked sewer line can shut down restrooms and operations quickly. For larger lines, see our commercial pipe lining service.

We provide:

Same-day service
Minimal business disruption
Cleaning method matched to cast iron, clay, or PVC after the camera confirms pipe condition
Scheduled inspection services

Keep your property operational and avoid costly downtime.

What Does Root Repair Look Like on a Real DFW Job?

A home sale with roots in the line. Roots turned up in a sewer line during the sale of a DFW home. Another plumber quoted around $30,000 because of the sidewalks and retaining walls above the pipe. Our crew offered trenchless lining at just over $4,000. The camera then showed the pipe was not aligned well enough for a liner, so we dug one small access point at the defect and did a standard repair at the same price.

An 80-foot cast iron line under century-old oaks. Our crew lined an 80-foot cast iron sewer line and cured the liner with UV light. The household was without sewer service for several hours instead of several days, and the roots of their 100-year-old oak trees were never dug around.

Lining is not always the right repair. A liner needs a pipe that is round and aligned enough to seat properly. When it is not, a minimal-dig repair at the damaged section is the better choice, and the camera footage shows which one your line needs.

Clay soil across the Metroplex shifts seasonally and pulls sewer joints apart, which is why root intrusion keeps showing up in older DFW lines. Nuflow DFW is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, RMP# 46694. Owner Ryan King has worked in DFW plumbing for 15+ years.

EXCELLENT

Based on 32 reviews

Justin Isaac

Rich and his team repiped our 80 foot cast iron sewer line with the NuFlow product and cured with UV light so we were out of sewer service for only several hours vs. multiple days with an ordinary repipe. Not only that but it saved us having to dig a trench through our yard, tear up our driveway, and most importantly, disrupting the roots of 100 year old oak trees in our backyard. Thanks to this great product we were able to avoid all of that and repipe an aging sewer line before it turned into a disaster! Thanks Rich and team!

Robin Kuklenski Hindes

As a seasoned real estate professional with more than 30 years of experience in the DFW area, I’m extremely selective about the companies I add to my preferred vendor list because my reputation and brand are attached to every referral I make to clients and colleagues. Based on my personal professional interactions, along with the positive feedback I’ve consistently heard from those I’ve referred, I can confidently say that Ryan King and the team at Nu Flo DFW are exactly the kind of professionals I look for. They operate with integrity, provide exceptional customer service, deliver quality work at competitive pricing, and offer niche expertise that brings real value. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to doing things the right way make them a company I confidently recommend.

Ana Maria Braswell

Couldn’t be happier with the NuFLow team! Fairly priced, arrived on time and delivered exactly what they promised!

Jessica Manuel

As a real estate agent, I value having reliable vendors I can confidently recommend to my clients—especially when unexpected plumbing issues pop up during negotiations. Nu Flow has consistently delivered. Their work is top-notch, communication is excellent, and they’re responsive and punctual every time.

Jacqueline Snider

Rich and his team with new flow literally saved our lives! They were professional and quickly fixed a sewer line problem that we were initially told would be a crazy expensive issue. They turned bad news into an easy and relatively affordable fix! Recommend trying them out!

Joanie Stallo

Excellent customer service with competitive pricing. Highly recommend!

Jimmy Ryan

We had a pipe with roots growing into it brought up during the sell of our home. Initial plumber looked at the job and the sidewalks / retaining walls around it and said it could be 30k. Nu Flow offered their trencless process at just over 4, and when they saw that the pipe wasn't alighned well for that process, offered to do a standard repair at the same cost. The team came out and were able to spot exactly where it was, and dig out a minimal space needed. The whole team was truly great to work with through the process too. I can't recommend them enough!

Minyan Li

Both Plumbers from Nu Flow DFW LLC, Xavier and Cody are very polite, nice and professional. They did great jobs! In addition, over all service such as answering questions, scheduling service are excellent to meet the customer’s needs, and pricing is reasonable and competitive as well. I’m highly recommend Nu Flow DFW LLC!

David Tipotsch

Great service. Johnathan was very persistent in finding and fixing my leak quickly. Very happy customer, would recommend Nu Flow to anyone.

Rose Torres

Nu-Flow was such a excellent choice to do the work on our home. The owner and his employees are all conscientious ethical, smart, wonderful, hard-working, & patient men working for this company. So happy we chose them for the work especially because they finished the work in a timely manner. We were in such good hands-Thank you so so very much, you highly qualified individuals. Hire them! They are the best choiceand reasonably priced!

Tree Root Removal Questions From DFW Homeowners

How much does tree root removal cost in DFW?

Tree root removal starts with a camera inspection, which starts at $250+. Clearing roots with hydro jetting starts at $350+. Final cost depends on inspection findings, line length, and access. If lining is needed to stop regrowth, trenchless pipe lining starts at $3,500+.

Can roots grow back after removal?

Yes, when the crack or open joint they entered through is still there. Cutting and jetting clear the pipe but leave that entry point open, so regrowth is common 6-12 months. Sealing the defect with trenchless lining, or repairing that section of pipe, is what stops the roots from returning.

Is hydro jetting safe for older pipes?

Yes, once a camera inspection confirms the pipe is structurally sound. On cast iron or clay lines with heavy corrosion, cracks, or offset joints, high-pressure water can make the damage worse, so our crew adjusts the method or recommends lining first. That is why every root job at Nuflow DFW starts with the camera.

How long does root removal take?

Most residential root removal is completed the same day, with the camera inspection and clearing done. If the footage shows the line needs lining, that becomes a separate job. A UV-cured liner can put a sewer line back in service within several hours.

Is tree root intrusion common in DFW homes?

Yes. Clay soil across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex shifts seasonally and pulls sewer joints apart, and many older neighborhoods have mature trees growing near the sewer line. Cast iron and clay pipes in older homes crack and corrode over time, and roots enter through those openings, which causes recurring backups.

Do I have to remove the tree to stop sewer roots?

Usually not. Roots do not break into a sound pipe. They follow moisture and enter through a crack, an open joint, or a failed seal that already exists. Seal that defect and the roots lose their way in, so the pipe needs the repair and the tree can usually stay where it is.

Which DFW cities does Nuflow DFW serve for tree root removal?

Nuflow DFW serves 25 cities across Dallas-Fort Worth, including Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Fort Worth, and Arlington. Service is scheduled Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call (469) 701-0597 to book a camera inspection, or see the full service area list.

Contact for camera Today!

Call (469) 701-0597 or send the form below. Service is scheduled Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free estimates are provided after on-site inspection, and written quotes include all parts, labor, and applicable taxes.