roots in pit

[Vince Santos]

Came across something interesting today. Client said she cleaned out a garbage bag full or tree roots last year in the pit. What do you think is causing this and is it a real concern?

[bdoles2]

Looks like there's a broken drain tile allowing roots to grow into the tile then to the pit(path of least resistance). That is a sump pit isn't it?

[Vince Santos]

It is a sump pit.

[James F. McKee]

are there trees close by Vince????

[Vince Santos]

Originally Posted by jmckee

are there trees close by Vince????

Yes it has several trees close to the exterior. Not close enough that I would consider them a foundation issue, at least 20 feet away, but they were HUGE trees and plenty of them.

[James F. McKee]

that's more than close enough to be a drain problem Vince ...I would bet that is Your answer.....jim...

[Jack L. Gilleland]

Agreed. Line broken.