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Tree Roots in Dixon Damages Sidewalks

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Home Builder with Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 CSL#642819

 

Tree Roots in Dixon Damages Sidewalks

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have all seen the sidewalks that have been pushed up by tree roots and creates a trip hazard in the walk area. These trip areas can be a liability and safety issue and need to be addressed. That is exactly why I was called to this Dixon property.

 

There were about 6 areas were the sidewalks have become unsafe. After walking the property and taking notes, I noticed something about these areas - All of the areas had been repaired before!

 

Some of the sections had been ground down while others were new concrete sections. The section of sidewalk in the photo had been replaced, you can see that it is newer. If nothing is done about the roots causing the lift, it will need to be repaired again soon. I would plan on clearing the roots to help the sidewalks to last.

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

When the town remodeled our Main St, they put down a special barrier to keep the tree roots from doing what you have shown us. It will be interesting to see how it works. But only time will tell. 

Nov 12, 2014 09:48 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I would be interested to see how well this product works in your town Debbie.

Nov 12, 2014 10:11 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Tom

Your right point . . . . tree roots under a sidewalk can create a big problem that will have to be addressed.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 12, 2014 11:06 AM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

We will have to fix the root problem first Lou, the rest will be easy.

 

 

Nov 12, 2014 12:52 PM
Christi Hacker
Realty ONE Group Sterling - Omaha, NE
Your Omaha Area Real Estate Specialist

I would hope that the tree could be saved in this case. Does root removal significantly damage the tree as well?

Nov 12, 2014 02:48 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Tom. Unless the roots are taken care of, the sidewalks will continue to be a problem as you know.

Nov 12, 2014 05:24 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Wow, you have thin sidewalks there!

Just yesterday I had a sidewalk and driveway lifted up by Cherry Blossom roots.

Nov 12, 2014 06:51 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Tom, It’s not rocket science but one might think that it is.  If we don’t get to the root (pun intended) of the problem we only put a band aide on it.  Unless the trees causing the lifting dies, the repairs will be ongoing.  I had this discussion with the board of my HOA for years.  They choose to repair the sidewalk rather than deal with the real problem.  I’m still shaking my head.

Nov 13, 2014 05:31 AM
Donald Hester
NCW Home Inspections, LLC - Wenatchee, WA
NCW Home Inspections, LLC

Tom, I see this condition quite often. We all plant these lovely "little" trees that become behemoths years later that can cause a bunch of damage if in the wrong places.

Nov 14, 2014 04:11 AM