How Tree Roots Cause Property Damage & How JJ&B Tree Care Can Help

Tree Roots Too Close to Your Home? Here’s Why It Can Become a Costly Problem

We recently completed a job for a customer whose property had been severely affected by a sycamore tree planted far too close to their home. Although the tree looked harmless from above ground, its root system told a very different story.

Many homeowners don’t realise just how large and powerful tree roots can become, and how much damage they can cause when trees are planted near houses, boundary walls, or footpaths.

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How Tree Roots Really Grow

A common misconception is that a tree’s roots match the width of the trunk, but this isn’t true.
In fact, the root system of species like sycamore can spread far wider and deeper than the tree appears above ground.

In this recent case:

• The roots had grown deep under the house

• They had caused major structural movement and subsidence

• Repairs became extremely expensive for the homeowner

All from a tree that seemed “just a bit close” to the property.

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Signs Your Trees Might Be Too Close

If you have trees planted near:

• Your house

• Garden walls

• Footpaths or driveways

• Neighbouring boundaries

…there is a chance the roots could already be spreading where they shouldn’t.

Problems can include:

• Cracked walls and foundations

• Lifted paving and footpaths

• Damaged drains and pipework

• Subsidence issues

• Loss of structural stability

These issues often develop quietly over time, and by the time they’re noticed, costly damage may have already been done.

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How JJ&B Tree Care Can Help

At JJ&B Tree Care, we’ve seen firsthand the damage that unmanaged or poorly positioned trees can cause. We offer:

🌳 Root and tree health assessments
🌳 Expert advice on safe tree positioning
🌳 Tree reductions, pruning, and controlled removals
🌳 Preventive maintenance to stop future problems
🌳 Affordable solutions before long-term damage occurs

If you’re unsure whether a tree is too close to your home, it’s always better to get it checked sooner rather than later.

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Protect Your Property Before Damage Develops

This customer’s experience is a reminder that tree roots can cause hidden, expensive problems if they’re not managed properly. If you have trees near your house or boundaries, now is the perfect time to get expert advice.

📞 Call us on: 01322 866973
📧 Request a free estimate today

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Book Your Winter Tree Work Today

Whether you need pruning, hedge cutting, deadwood removal, or full tree felling, JJ&B Tree Care is here to help. We offer professional, safe, and fully insured services across our coverage area.

• Tree Reduction
• Crown Reduction
• Crown Thinning
• Crown Lifting
• Pollarding
• Tree Removal
• Dismantling
• Coppicing
• Felling
• Stump Grinding
• Tree Trimming
• Dead Wooding
• Formative Pruning
• Hedge Cutting
• Re-shaping
• Heavy Lifting Cranes
• Commercial & Domestic Work
• Insurance Work
• Surveys & Inspections

You can view our full services here: https://www.jjandbtreecare.co.uk/tree-services

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Why should I use JJ&B Tree Care?

JJ & B Tree Care has more than 32 years of experience and over 400 five‑star reviews. We offer free quotes and can advise on all your winter tree work requirements.

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