Tree planting distance check

Planning to plant a tree? Check whether your chosen spot meets the recommended planting distance from your slab or footings. This check is for new planting only. For existing trees near a building site, send us your project for an engineering assessment.

This tree planting distance check needs JavaScript to run. You can still get advice on a tree near your slab or footings: send us your project, email info@engpro.net.au or call 03 9108 3917.

Did you know a single tree can dry out clay several metres from its trunk, enough to crack walls and move a slab? Find out why, and what to keep in mind when you plant, remove or build near trees, in our guide: How trees affect your home’s foundations →

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