Owners of older homes face a potential hidden summer fee of $5,000 or more due to tree roots invading aging clay or cast-iron sewer lines. These roots seek moisture and can crack or block pipes, necessitating costly repairs. Early warning signs include slow drains and gurgling toilets, and a professional sewer scope can prevent catastrophic backups. Developers of home maintenance or smart home technology could leverage this information to build predictive or diagnostic tools for homeowners, mitigating such expensive surprises.
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