Tree root removal from field drain

[Paddington]

With all the rain we have had recently our yard has started to flood. There is an inspection pit into which water is flowing, but not exiting a clay drain at the bottom of a small paddock. The exit is at the base of a stone wall with a good six feet of earth above it. I can get half a dozen drain rods into the exit before coming to a blockage, which feels like a tree root. Can't get any machinery onto the paddock, thinking about some form of root cutter. Any ideas ? Hire one/call in experts etc ?

 

[Bury the Trash]

 

[Bury the Trash]

thats actually south west water digging a new 'over flow' pipe out to sea ...

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Been there done that. Oak trees love septic tank outfall. They aim for the pipes. Then their roots just can’t get big enough quick enough and f**k the outfall.
A 360 is the only solution.
Osma do a ‘Root-proof’ couplings now with the seals in green. So if you visit your local merchant, look for the couplings with green rubber seals.
Sorted. Not cheap though.
SS

 

[Phil P]

Root cutter on a drain jetter would sort it as long as it’s a decent pipe and it won’t get stuck!

 

[Bury the Trash]

 

[organicguy]

Double corkscrew attachment on your draining rods would be a good start. Have pulled out metres of roots with it.

 

[organicguy]

Double Worm Screw

Will break up obstructions. Always turn clockwise, only for use with threaded rods.

www.google.co.uk

 

[Bury the Trash]

shove abeaver up there and block the outfall