For a few months we had been getting the occasional slow drain from the sinks and showers. We suspected the problem was with the main sewer line from the house but couldn't be sure.
Since I'd had the entire line replaced about seven years ago (and gotten a lifetime warranty on the new pipe), I called the same company to come out and run a camera to try and figure out what the problem was.
It seems that the pipe was making a sharp turn to the left just a few feet after leaving the house. This sharp turn would sometimes back up and we'd have them out to clear it. The most recent time it occured (last week), we had them dig where the problem was so they could fix it once and for all.
When the hole was opened I was able to see what you can see in the pictures here. A large tree root was pushing against the pipe and causing it to bend at a sharp angle. The problem was only going to get worse over time if it wasn't fixed.
They dug out the offending root (which is huge and heavy, it'll probably burn for 2-3 hours in our fireplace this winter) and placed a 45 degree joint on the pipe to help it make a stable turn.
Hopefully that is the end of that story but the lifetime warranty papers will continue to be kept in a secure place just in case.
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