Root of the Problem: How Nearby Trees Can Damage Your Parking Lot

Cracks that seem to appear overnight often have a slow, hidden cause. Trees planted near paved surfaces grow outward and upward as they search for water and oxygen. Those roots press against asphalt from below, lifting sections and breaking the surface apart. Property owners notice tripping hazards, pooling water, and complaints long before they notice the tree as the source. We see this pattern often, and it is why Precise Property Maintenance talks openly about root damage. In the latter part of that conversation, commercial parking lot repair in Fort Worth, TX, becomes a practical topic for owners dealing with aging pavement near mature landscaping.