Athens, GA – For homeowners in Athens, the city's iconic, sprawling oak canopies are a source of pride and property value. However, beneath the surface, the expansive root systems of these massive trees can pose a silent but devastating threat to residential structures.
Trees Plus LTD is highlighting the importance of professional intervention, positioning their tree service in Athens as a vital tool for identifying and mitigating root-related foundation and basement damage before it necessitates a total landscape overhaul.
"A tree's root system can extend two to three times the width of its canopy," says Nick Sanchez, Owner of Trees Plus LTD. "In neighborhoods with older homes and brick foundations, those roots exert incredible pressure as they hunt for moisture. We aren't just performing a tree removal; we are performing a home-rescue mission to stop foundations from cracking and basements from bowing."
The Impact of Root Expansion on Home Structures
As trees mature, their roots naturally expand in search of water and nutrients, often gravitating toward the moist soil typically found around a home's foundation. In the dense clay soil common to the Athens area, this growth can lead to soil desiccation, where roots suck so much moisture from the soil that it shrinks, causing the foundation to settle unevenly.
In other cases, large structural roots can physically heave against basement walls or crawl space supports, leading to costly structural failures that are often not covered by standard homeowners' insurance.
"By the time you see a crack in your basement wall or your front door stops latching correctly, the root damage is already advanced," explains Sanchez. "Our tree service in Athens includes a subsurface assessment to see how close these lateral roots are to the footings. If the tree is compromising the home's stability, a strategic tree removal is the only permanent way to stop the movement."
Neutralizing the Threat with Stump Grinding
A successful intervention requires more than just cutting down the visible portion of the tree. To truly protect the home, the biological growth of the root system must be stopped.
Trees Plus LTD utilizes high-powered stump grinding equipment to destroy the root flare and main structural roots. This process ensures that the roots stop expanding and begin the natural process of decomposition, removing the hydraulic pressure against the home's foundation.
About Trees Plus LTD
Trees Plus LTD is a fully licensed and insured provider of expert arbor care serving Athens, GA. Staffed by Certified Arborists, the company specializes in hazardous tree removal, precision pruning, and property protection strategies. They are committed to using low-impact equipment to safeguard both residential structures and the surrounding landscape.
To Schedule a Consultation or Learn More:
Call (770) 788-7575 | Visit www.treesplusltd.com
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Name
Trees Plus LTD
Contact name
Nick Sanchez
Contact phone
(770) 788-7575
Contact address
2435 Ivey Oaks Rd
City
Cumming
State
Georgia
Zip
30041
Country
United States
Url
https://www.treesplusltd.com/
