Root Collar Excavation on the Northshore
Specialized techniques restore proper tree structure by exposing buried root collars and addressing harmful root conditions at the base of your trees. Serving Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, and surrounding areas.
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Root Collar Excavation Overview
Root collar excavation addresses a common but serious problem where a tree’s root flare becomes buried beneath soil or mulch. This condition can develop during improper planting, from settling over time, or through years of accumulated material around the trunk base.
When the root collar sits below grade, it creates an environment where bark can decay, roots grow at incorrect elevations, and girdling roots form that eventually strangle the tree. Using precision air excavation technology, we carefully expose the natural root flare without damaging healthy roots. This allows our certified arborists to assess the situation and remove any problematic roots that threaten the tree’s long-term health. Root collar excavation is one of the most effective interventions for trees showing signs of stress from buried root systems, and catching these issues early can prevent significant decline.
Why Root Collar Excavation Is Important
A buried root collar creates conditions that slowly compromise tree health from the ground up. Trees need their root flare exposed to maintain proper bark integrity and healthy root architecture.
Prevent Root Girdling
Girdling roots wrap around the trunk and restrict the flow of water and nutrients, eventually weakening or killing the tree. Excavation allows us to identify and remove these roots before they cause irreversible damage.
Restore Tree Structure
Exposing the natural root flare reestablishes proper drainage away from the trunk and eliminates conditions that promote bark rot and infection. This gives the tree a healthier foundation for sustained growth.
Northshore Root Collar Excavation
We provide expert root collar excavation services throughout Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, and the greater Northshore area. Our certified arborists use specialized equipment to safely expose buried root systems and restore proper grade around your valuable trees.
Root Flare Assessment
Our certified arborists inspect your trees to determine if buried root collars are contributing to health decline and whether excavation is needed.
Precision Excavation
We use air excavation technology to carefully expose the root collar without damaging healthy roots, allowing us to see the full extent of any problems.
Corrective Treatment
After excavation, we remove girdling roots, reestablish proper grade, and apply appropriate mulch to support ongoing tree health and prevent future issues.
About Us & Our Expertise
ArborWorks has built its reputation on safe, professional tree removal throughout the Northshore. Our ISA Certified Arborists bring years of hands-on experience to every job, whether you’re dealing with storm damage, diseased trees, or clearing space for new construction. We’re fully licensed and carry both general liability and workman’s compensation insurance, so you can have peace of mind from start to finish.
What sets us apart is how we approach each project. We don’t just show up and start cutting – we take time to assess your property, discuss your goals, and create a detailed removal plan that protects your landscaping and structures. From Covington to Mandeville to Madisonville, we’ve learned how to work with the local trees and weather conditions that define our area. When the job is done, we make sure your property looks clean and ready for whatever comes next.
Hi, I'm Ladson Poole
Owner | ISA Certified Arborist
After leaving a career in corporate sales, Ladson stumbled into arboriculture and quickly fell in love. This year is ArborWorks’ fourth year in business and we plan to continue to serve Mandeville, Covington and the surrounding area for years to come.
What our customers say
We bought our property 8 years ago and the biggest appeal was the beautiful live oaks. We wanted a certified arborist, not just a tree guy, and that’s how we found Ladson with ArborWorks. We really appreciated all the knowledge Ladson has about the trees. They’ve done several jobs and we definitely recommend them to everyone.
Rodriguez Residence
We are very happy with what ArborWorks did for us. We have live oaks that had been neglected for decades, so we did selective pruning instead of straight tree removal. Ladson gave us great tips on tree care and they also left zero footprint after removing hurricane-damaged pine trees. We would definitely recommend them to absolutely anybody.
Guinchard Residence
We had a tree fall down in our backyard after one of the storms. We were looking for a company that was certified and licensed and we found ArborWorks. From the start to the finish they were very professional and courteous. You could not tell that they had been in our backyard after they removed the tree – there were no ruts and everything looks wonderful.
James Residence