Root Pruning

What This Service Involves

When tree roots lift sidewalks or intrude on utilities, cutting them carelessly can destabilize the tree, so we root-prune with a method that balances infrastructure repair against tree survival. Our arborists evaluate which roots can be safely cut, prune them cleanly at the correct distance, and often install root barriers to redirect future growth. The work is coordinated with any sidewalk, curb, or utility repair so the fix and the pruning happen together. We advise when a conflict is too severe to resolve by pruning and removal is the safer long-term choice. All work follows ISA guidance to protect stability and reduce decay-entry risk.

Benefits

Resolves sidewalk and utility conflicts without needless removal; Preserves tree stability with correct-distance cuts; Root barriers redirect future growth; Coordinated with hardscape and utility repairs

Our Process

1) Arborist evaluation of roots and tree-stability risk; 2) Careful excavation to expose target roots; 3) Clean pruning at safe distance with barrier install; 4) Backfill, coordination with repairs, and documentation

What Affects the Cost

Number and size of roots to prune; Excavation method and utility proximity; Root-barrier installation scope; Coordination with hardscape or utility repair; Stability risk and arborist oversight

Best Time of Year

Root pruning is best performed in the dormant season to reduce stress on the tree, ideally paired with scheduled sidewalk or utility repair work.