Root Pruning on the Northshore
Professional root management protects your trees during construction and site work while minimizing damage to foundations, utilities, and infrastructure. Serving Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, and surrounding areas.
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Our team of arborists are experts in tree care and can ensure the health of your trees and shrubs.
ISA Arborist SO-11097A
Root Pruning Overview
Construction and maintenance projects near established trees require careful planning to protect both the trees and your infrastructure. Root pruning is a specialized service that addresses conflicts between tree roots and construction activities, from foundation work to utility installation and pavement projects.
Using precision air excavation, we safely expose root systems without damage, allowing our certified arborists to assess which roots need removal and where clean cuts should be made. Proper root pruning encourages healthy regrowth and prevents future problems with structures or utilities. This proactive approach is far superior to accidental root damage during construction, which can create jagged tears that invite disease and decay. Whether you’re planning new construction, installing drainage systems, or addressing existing root conflicts, professional root pruning protects your investment in both your property and your trees.
Why Professional Root Pruning Is Important
Improper handling of tree roots during construction can lead to structural damage, declining tree health, and costly repairs. Professional root pruning ensures both your trees and your project are protected.
Minimize Tree Stress
Strategic root pruning removes only what's necessary while preserving the tree's structural integrity. Clean cuts made by certified arborists heal properly and encourage new growth, while torn or crushed roots from excavation equipment can severely compromise tree health.
Protect Infrastructure
Roots left in place during construction can later damage foundations, utilities, and pavements as they grow. Proper pruning and root training during the planning phase prevents future conflicts and reduces long-term maintenance costs.
Northshore Root Pruning Services
We provide comprehensive root pruning services throughout Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, and the greater Northshore area. Our certified arborists work with contractors and property owners to ensure construction projects proceed smoothly while preserving valuable trees.
Tree Health Assessment
Our certified arborists perform exploratory excavation to locate existing roots and utilities, helping you plan construction that minimizes impact to established trees.
Strategic Root Pruning
We use air excavation to safely expose root systems, then make clean, strategic cuts that protect tree health while accommodating your construction needs.
Construction Oversight
Throughout your project, we provide ongoing tree protection and care, including root coverage, supplemental watering, and monitoring to ensure trees recover successfully.
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