Air Spading Investigations Near You |
Tree Root Assessment
Reveal what’s happening below ground. Protect tree health without damage.
At Anastom Group we provide professional air spading services to investigate, diagnose, and improve tree root health without causing harm to the tree or surrounding soil structure. Using compressed air rather than excavation, air spading allows us to expose roots safely and accurately—making it an essential tool for tree health, safety, and long-term management.
Air spading is particularly valuable where trees are under stress, showing signs of decline, or growing in compacted soils common around buildings, roads, and hard surfaces.
.
Our Air Spading Services
Root Collar & Buttress Excavation
We carefully expose the root collar and buttress roots to identify buried collars, girdling roots, decay, or structural defects that may compromise tree stability
Root Inspections & Reporting
- Tree safety and risk assessments
- Mortgage, insurance, and subsidence investigations
- Planning and development constraints analysis
- Long-term tree management plans
Support for Planning & Construction
Air spading is frequently used to confirm root locations and conditions near proposed foundations, driveways, or service trenches—helping avoid unnecessary tree removal or design changes.
Soil Decompaction & Remediation
- Soil decompaction techniques
- Organic mulches
- Soil conditioners and amendments (where appropriate)
When Is Air Spading Needed?
Air spading is recommended where trees are experiencing:
Soil compaction restricting root growth and oxygen availability
Decline in vigour, dieback, or poor leaf development
Suspected root damage from construction or vehicle traffic
Changes in ground levels around trees
Waterlogging or poor soil structure
Concerns about root proximity to buildings or hard surfaces
It is also commonly used as part of planning, development, and subsidence investigations.
What Is Air Spading?
Air spading is a non-invasive technique that uses a specialist air lance to remove soil using high-velocity, low-pressure air. The process exposes roots without cutting or tearing them, allowing for detailed inspection and remedial works while preserving root integrity.
It is widely recognised as best practice in arboriculture for diagnosing below-ground issues and supporting tree retention.