Tree root pushed through concrete driveway

[Robert210]

Morning All

 

I was hoping to get some advice on a problematic tree root which has pushed through our 6" concrete driveway which now causes problems for smaller cars to get over. I decided to dig around the root to help identify how large it was below ground and I have included photos as reference. 

 

My question is, If the whole tree root was to be removed, would it have a detrimental effect on the tree? (i.e death?) and secondly, would it make the tree vulnerable to falling?

 

My other problem is that the smaller roots that have branched off are heading for my neighbour's driveway, therefore, would these be okay to cut off if we are safer leaving the large root in as we can live with that if it means saving the tree.

 

I hope there is someone who can help and thank you all in advance for any advice received.

 

Regards

Robert

[AJStrees]

Well I would say wrong tree in the wrong place really. Of course saving trees is very good to do, however unfortunately conifers like that have been planted endlessly without an idea of how large the tree will be in the future and what root damage may or may not occur. If you need your driveway to remain where it is and cannot move where you park your car, then tree removal and stump grinding might be the best option. Those trees grow to massive sizes and the roots will not get any smaller and over time will cause more and more damage to brickwork, concrete, etc... IMHO. 👍 I am not expert but that is what I would say.

[Mick Dempsey]

I’ll give you 10/10 for effort exposing that root. 
That most have taken a lot of work.

[eggsarascal]

1 minute ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I’ll give you 10/10 for effort exposing that root. 
That most have taken a lot of work.

Most have? Unlike you to make a spoiling mistook.

[Mick Dempsey]

Drink has been taken.

[eggsarascal]

Just now, Mick Dempsey said:

Drink has been taken.

Fair enough.

[AJStrees]

17 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Drink has been taken.

Where did you take it? 👍

[Mick Dempsey]

  The usual fashion, in front of the telly, dog at my feet, wood burner kicking it out.

[eggsarascal]

7 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

Where did you take it? 👍

From the wine cellar to the lounge, one wouldn’t expect anything less.

[Stubby]

7 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

  The usual fashion, in front of the telly, dog at my feet, wood burner kicking it out.

How civilized MIck , .

[Mick Dempsey]

Can’t think of a better way of spending the evening.