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Root and Soil Consulting by ISA Certified Arborists
Many tree problems that show up in the canopy actually originate below ground. ArborManagers provides root collar examinations, root damage assessments, soil compaction evaluations, soil and drainage assessments, and planting site evaluations for properties throughout Central Florida, using the root zone and soil conditions to explain what the canopy is showing.
Call us today at 352-414-2454 to discuss a tree with root or soil concerns.
What Is Evaluated
- Root collar condition, including girdling roots and buried or altered root flares
- Visible root damage from construction, trenching, grading, or equipment traffic
- Soil compaction and its effect on root growth and water movement
- Drainage conditions, including standing water and persistently saturated soil
- Suitability of a site's soil conditions for new plantings
- Root barrier options where roots conflict with sidewalks, driveways, or foundations
When Root and Soil Consulting Is Needed
Root and soil consulting is commonly requested when:
- A tree's canopy is declining without an obvious cause visible above ground
- Construction, trenching, or grading has occurred near a tree's root zone
- A tree is planted in compacted, poorly draining, or altered soil
- Roots are lifting sidewalks, driveways, or foundations
- A new planting site needs to be evaluated before installation
- Root collar or root flare conditions are unclear from a visual inspection alone
Methodology and Scope
Root and soil evaluations may include root collar excavation, soil probing, and, where warranted, air-spade investigation to expose root structure without damaging it. Findings reflect conditions observable at the time of evaluation. Root systems change over time, and remediation recommendations are scaled to what the site and the tree's condition actually support.
Deliverables
Root and soil evaluations are documented in a clear written format suitable for reference, planning, and recordkeeping, including recommendations for remediation, monitoring, or further investigation where warranted.