Root rot rarely announces itself. By the time a tree is visibly leaning or dropping large limbs, the problem has usually been developing underground for a while. A few signs are worth checking for before that point.
Mushrooms or fungal growth at the base of the trunk, soil that looks unusually soft or heaved up near the root flare, and bark that's peeling away right at ground level can all point to root decay. None of these are things to diagnose with a quick DIY test.
A tree with compromised roots can fail without much warning, especially in wind, which makes it a safety issue and not just a tree health issue. A trained eye can usually tell the difference between a minor concern and something that needs to come down.
Have you ever noticed mushrooms growing at the base of a tree on your property? Get Your Free Estimate at gregsmithtreeservice.com or call (856) 816-1475.
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A real photo of fungal growth or mushrooms at the base of a tree trunk, or a root flare with visible decay, if available from a past job.
Canva text suggestion: "Mushrooms at the base? Get it checked" or "Root rot hides until it doesn't"