We have had issues with the septic system at the shore house for a few months.

We have already replaced new drainage from inside the house.

It’s been pumped twice. When we moved in the tub and sinks were actually just draining under the house.  Now that they’re tied into the septic system water has been backing up.

Follow the piles of dirt to the septic line that should flow to the tank. (The big tree on the right should be removed.)

Today we had the septic company come with a camera to look into the line.  There is no good news here.  The line is crushed and needs to be replaced out to the septic tank which is also old.

I’ve circled the enormous tree whose roots are damaging the septic system.

One of the issues which I foresaw were the roots of a huge maple tree near the back deck.  I’m sure this same tree is the culprit that damaged the roof which we replaced early in the renovation.

The tree looms over the flat roofed room at the left side of the house.

Our plan is to remove the tree and replace the septic line carefully heeding the advice of the septic company not to disturb the roots too vociferously so the foundation of the house is not disturbed.

Perhaps we should get started on the tree as soon as possible while there are no leaves.

Most of this work will be left to professionals so we’re going to price up some plumbers to start.

Jo