Cast iron sewer laterals cracking and root intrusion
Why it happens here
Many downtown buildings still have original cast iron laterals. These pipes corrode from the inside and crack, letting tree roots in. Once roots take hold, backups become a recurring problem at the same address.
Our approach
We extract and clean the immediate backup, then document the pipe condition and recommend a lateral repair or backwater valve. We also check neighboring units on the same line so the problem does not just move next door.