Tree roots in drainage pipes - anyone know a "roto-rooter"?

[Buffy Frobisher]

G'day lads and ladies. I've discovered that a mango tree has grown its roots through cement drainage pipes on one side of my property, effectively blocking half my stormwater drainage, and I'm trying to find a plumber who either (a) has a roto-rooter to run through the pipe and cut through the roots, or (b) someone who can slide PVC pipe through the wide diameter cement pipes and replace the drainage system without too much earth upheaval. Has anyone had any experience with this and can recommend someone in Bangkok?  Cheers.

[IvorBiggun2]

Even if you find someone with a 'roto-rooter' you need to kill the tree which caused the damage. It ain't gonna stop root growth. Best bet is to dig out the damaged pipes and renew them after killing the tree.

[worgeordie]

We had that problem , had to dig the cement pipes out and replace with PVC pipes,

the roots are only going to grow back and quickly , don't know how the could insert

plastic pipes inside the cement ,as the wide pipe does not bend much at all , time to

start digging ......

 

regards Worgeordie