Roots, Shifting Soil and Buried Drain Lines in Hays County

Buried drain lines are exposed to whatever the soil around them does. In parts of Central Texas the soil contains expansive clay, which swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Over many seasons that movement can stress joints and pipes. Soil varies even within one neighborhood, so one street can differ from the next.

Roots add to the problem. They are drawn to moisture and can enter through small cracks and joints, then grow into a mass that catches paper and grease.

Older homes in Buda and nearby towns may have older pipe materials, while newer master-planned neighborhoods such as Sunfield, Garlic Creek and Whispering Hollow have different pipe and construction histories. The common step is the same: look inside the pipe before deciding on a fix.

A camera inspection shows roots, cracks, offsets and low spots, and tells you whether the answer is cleaning, a spot repair or a longer replacement.