Whilst trees provide many benefits, their roots can sometimes grow in unpredictable ways and encroach into areas that may not be ideal. Roots serve the essential function of absorbing water to sustain the entire tree, so removing them can significantly compromise the tree's health and structural integrity. Furthermore, different tree species have varying root systems, meaning the effects of tree root impacts will not be uniform across all trees.
Arbor Urban can investigate your tree root concerns and provide practical solutions to mitigate their impacts. If necessary, root pruning can be carried out responsibly over time. The first step is to identify the tree roots using non-invasive methods like hand digging, soil probing, air spading, soil vacuuming, or ground-penetrating radar (GPR). This allows us to map the root system for development planning or recommend treatments when roots are causing infrastructure issues.
We offer customized root barrier solutions to meet your specific needs. These barriers can be installed to prevent root intrusion, direct root growth, and reduce the risk of treated roots damaging infrastructure or encroaching onto sports fields and golf course tees, fairways, and greens. We have numerous root barrier options available, and we'd be happy to discuss the best solution for your requirements.