{"id":13230,"date":"2024-11-05T03:50:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T03:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13230"},"modified":"2024-11-05T03:50:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T03:50:49","slug":"what-to-do-about-a-sidewalk-damaged-by-tree-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=13230","title":{"rendered":"What to Do About a Sidewalk Damaged By Tree Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"


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When tree roots and concrete collide, it\u2019s a frustrating and potentially hazardous situation. Sidewalks and driveways can crack and buckle as the roots expand, creating trip hazards<\/a>. Further, some solutions, like root pruning, could kill the tree if done incorrectly. Keep reading to learn how to make your sidewalk safe again without harming the tree.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that not every sidewalk section may be your responsibility to repair. If a city-maintained sidewalk on your lot has root damage, you should notify your local public works department.<\/p>\n

How Tree Roots Damage Sidewalks<\/h2>\n

Trees often grow surface roots that spread out from the trunk and expand over time. As they grow wider in search of water and nutrients, they can push up against your hardscaping. Moisture beneath the concrete, paired with a sidewalk\u2019s warmer temperature and linear design, make them ideal for roots to burrow under.<\/p>\n

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You should be on the lookout for telltale signs of root damage, including these:<\/p>\n

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  • Buckling from upward root pressure<\/li>\n
  • Cracked and uneven sidewalk sections<\/li>\n
  • Trip hazards where sections lift up<\/li>\n
  • Widening gaps between sidewalk joints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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