Conifer roots and drains etc

[swinny]

Evening all,

 

Just a question about conifer roots.....

 

There is a conifer approx 4ft away from a house, it is 15-18ft tall and has been topped before and then kept in shape. It is 12" dbh. As its close to the house it has grown on a "slight" lean to get to the light, and has put some growth on on the base of the tree nearest to the house, when growing to allow for the slight lean.

 

Any how there is a path between the house and the tree, approx 36" wide, some of the flags have started lifting slightly and become loose, very nearby there is a downspout running down the side of the house for the top water.

 

Customer is concerened about it possible interfering with the drains.

 

Going to have a closer look but what is the likely hood of it interfering with the drains? Would it only affect these if allready damaged... or will pressure from roots expanding cause damage?

 

Obvioursly the path can be altered if the conifer is to remain and not affect the drain. Depends on what the customer wants.

 

Any help would be great. Sorry no pics.

[eggsarascal]

This maybe worth a read.

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/29796-weeping-willow-too-close-house.html