Uplifted concrete walkway and stairs
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A tree uplifted my walkway in front of our house along with the concrete stairs (2 risers) and it's a tripping hazard. I can't afford to have it fixed, but wondered if there are other solutions to this?
4 answers
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The only way to fix this is to dig between the concrete and the tree and sever the root that's causing the problem. After awhile, the root will rot and the concrete goes back down. As for the current issue, you'll have to either have someone move the stairs and section of walk to remove the root now or else post a big sign saying TRIP HAZARD pointing to the concrete. Not many other choices unfortunately.
Crystal Meyer Griffith
on Nov 21, 2016
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Thanks, Crystal...tree was removed 10 yrs ago... nothing has moved, since... will HAVE to bite the bullet and have it done right...grrrr!!! Again...thanks
Christina Gude
on Nov 21, 2016
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it depends on how much the concrete has lifted. if it's not lifted to much you could try grinding down the concrete so that the tripping hazard is no longer. we had a similar issue with our sidewalk and that's what our son did for the issue.
Dani
on Nov 22, 2016
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That might just work!!! But one area of "uplift" is about 3"....but I will ask someone their feelings on this. It's stable as the tree that caused it is no longer there, so this really MIGHT work!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
Christina Gude
on Nov 22, 2016
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