Don’t let tree roots be a problem with your concrete sidewalks!

Nature is wonderful; without plants, water, and sunshine, we would not be able to live. Even looking at green spaces makes life feel better. Of course, nature is wild and can threaten the condition of manmade structures, pavements included. Tri-State Paving works with residents, businesses, and governments to keep transportation smooth. If you’re dealing with tree roots breaking sidewalks, we are here to help reduce that tripping hazard.

Are Tree Roots Breaking Your Sidewalk?

Tree roots that grow directly under sidewalks can begin to raise and break up the pavement over time, causing tripping hazards and further sidewalk damage. If utilities like wires or pipes exist below the sidewalks, you have even bigger problems.

Knowing if tree roots are pushing up your sidewalk, it is pretty easy to tell. You may see these signs:

• Sidewalk cracking beside the tree
• Uneven pavement
• Disturbed pavement slabs over exposed tree roots
• Widening gaps between sidewalk joints

If the sidewalk damage poses an immediate threat to safe transportation, it’s best to deal with the issue as soon as you can.

Ways to Deal with Tree Roots Upheaving Sidewalks

File Down the Raised Concrete

It is possible to file down the upheaved concrete slabs so that they do not jut over the roots. You can call a contractor like Tri-State Paving to grind down the concrete so that people can easily cross over the terrain.

Fill Concrete Cracks

Ifconcrete cracks are the only symptom, then a concrete paving contractor can also come and fill those cracks in, making the concrete sidewalk as good as new.

Slab Jacking

A concrete contractor can alsofill in any empty voids under the concrete slabs so that the pavement is even again. The contractor will drill a few holes into the affected slabs, pour in a concrete base, and allow the slabs to settle evenly over the tree roots.

Sidewalk Replacement

If the damage is too severe, it is best to replace the affected sidewalk slabs completely. Concrete is 100% recyclable, so the broken pieces do not have to go to waste. If necessary, the contractor can devise a new sidewalk plan to account for the problematic tree roots.

Tree Root Trimming or Redirection

An arborist may also be necessary to slow down or redirect tree root growth while saving the tree.

Receive Professional Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you with asphalt, concrete, and hardscaping projects.

We refuse to sell hot air to our customers, and that’s why we have been around for over four decades. We listen, inform, educate, and then decide what is best for our customers’ project and budget. If any problems arise during construction, we keep our customers updated and respond to make the imperfect perfect.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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