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</div><p class="blog-intro" style="font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:32px;line-height:1.7;">A common and frustrating problem in older Brisbane suburbs. Tree removal isn't always the answer — here's the full picture.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Why this is so common in Brisbane</h2><p>Brisbane's older suburbs were developed before the growth habits of many ornamental trees were fully understood. Poinciana, camphor laurel, moreton bay fig, and large eucalypts were planted 3m from the footpath in the 1960s. Now the roots are under the driveway and the footpath is lifting.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Your options</h2><ul class="check-list "><li>Tree removal — eliminates future growth but the existing root system decays slowly</li><li>Root barriers — for new plantings or to redirect growth from an existing tree</li><li>Flexible paving — permeable or flexible paving systems that accommodate some root movement</li><li>Path realignment — sometimes easier than dealing with the tree</li><li>Grinding the surface roots — short-term fix, stimulates regrowth</li></ul><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">What actually solves it</h2><p>For most situations where an established tree is actively damaging paving: the tree needs to come out, then the roots near the surface are ground, then the driveway or path is relaid. It's a two-trade job — us for the tree, a concretor or pavement contractor for the driveway.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">The council question</h2><p>If the tree lifting your footpath is a street tree on Council land, contact Brisbane City Council — it's their responsibility. If it's a Council street tree that's damaging your private driveway or path, document the damage and contact BCC's infrastructure team. Council is generally responsive to these complaints.</p><div style="margin-top:36px;padding:20px;background:var(--green-light);border-radius:var(--radius);"><p style="margin:0;font-size:0.92rem;"><strong>Need a tree arborist in Brisbane?</strong> Call <a href="tel:0474011120" style="color:var(--green);font-weight:700;">0474 011 120</a> or <a href="contact.php" style="color:var(--green);font-weight:700;">fill in our quote form</a>. Same-day response, Mon–Sat 7am–6pm.</p></div></div><div><div class="card" style="padding:24px;position:sticky;top:100px;"><h4 style="margin-bottom:16px;">Get a Free Quote</h4><p style="font-size:0.9rem;color:var(--text-light);margin-bottom:16px;">Call or text photos for a same-day quote across Brisbane's north and east.</p><a href="tel:0474011120" class="btn btn-primary" style="width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:10px;">📞 0474 011 120</a><a href="contact.php" class="btn btn-outline" style="width:100%;justify-content:center;">Online Quote Form</a><hr style="margin:20px 0;border:none;border-top:1px solid var(--border);"><h4 style="margin-bottom:12px;">More Articles</h4><a href="blog-how-much-does-tree-removal-cost-brisbane-2026.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Brisbane in 2026?</a><a href="blog-8-signs-tree-needs-removing-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">8 Warning Signs Your Brisbane Tree Needs to Come Down</a><a href="blog-brisbane-city-council-tree-removal-permits-guide.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Brisbane City Council Tree Removal Permits: A Plain-English Guide</a><a href="blog-tree-lopping-vs-pruning-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Tree Lopping vs Pruning: What's the Difference and Why It Matters</a><a href="blog-cocos-palm-removal-brisbane-guide.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Cocos Palm Removal Brisbane: Cost, Council Rules, and What to Expect</a><a href="blog-brisbane-tree-removal-do-i-need-permit.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">Do I Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Brisbane?</a><a href="blog-what-is-an-arborist-report-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">What Is an Arborist Report and When Do You Need One in Brisbane?</a><a href="blog-how-long-does-tree-removal-take-brisbane.php" style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--green);display:block;padding:4px 0;">How Long Does Tree Removal Take? A Brisbane Homeowner's Guide</a></div></div></div></div></section><section class="section--sm">
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