Concrete slab foundations are very popular in residential areas because they don't require as many installation steps compared to other options, and they're quite durable. That being said, tree roots can grow near these structures and cause issues. That's why you want to be aware of these repair solutions, even before this issue comes to light. 

Fill in Cracks

One of the worst things that can happen when tree roots start growing near your home's foundation is for them to enter foundation cracks. That's eventually going to cause the cracks to get bigger and then more significant structural problems can happen.

As such, an important focal point in your foundation restoration should be going in and filling up cracks with the appropriate solutions. An epoxy sealer is probably one of the easier solutions to use when closing off these cracks before tree roots have the chance to enter them and make them significantly longer. 

Hire Professionals to Remove Certain Tree Roots

If tree roots are starting to grow closer and closer to your home's foundation, then one of the better preventative steps you can take is removing the roots entirely. As long as this is done the correct way, you won't harm the tree.

You might just consult with a foundation expert that can figure out which roots are the most problematic. They'll carry out surveys that showcase root activity around your property's foundation. Then they can target these roots in a minimally invasive way as to avoid extensive property adjustments. 

Set Up Root Barriers

Once you've taken care of the existing foundation damage caused by growing tree roots, you want to keep this problem from happening in the future, and that's possible through root barriers. They'll keep root growth confined and thus not able to affect your foundation.

You'll just need to figure out where to put these resources for optimal effectiveness, and that's something foundation experts can help you figure out by assessing the current root growth around your property.

There are a lot of reasons to put a home on a concrete slab foundation. That doesn't mean you're never going to have issues with said foundation, though. Tree roots can cause issues in particular. As long as you know which tree roots to target and how to restore existing damage with foundation repair, you'll keep this part of your property in great shape for a long time without spending a lot of money.