Maple tree too close to house

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hi, i just moved in to a new house. There are two maple trees that i blelieve are too close to foundation/driveway. At this time height is less than 20 ft

Im not sure how big they would grow.

What is the safe distance for trees from foundation/driveways?
I have seen roots damaging the foundations

Any thoughts? Should i move them?

Thanks in advance.

Should i move them
 
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hi, i just moved in to a new house. There are two maple trees that i blelieve are too close to foundation/driveway. At this time height is less than 20 ft

Im not sure how big they would grow.

What is the safe distance for trees from foundation/driveways?
I have seen roots damaging the foundations

Any thoughts? Should i move them?

Thanks in advance.

Should i move them
If a concrete foundation is poured over EXISTING roots there can be foundation damage. Under a foundation, it is depleted of water and oxygen and in such an environment no newly planted tree roots will survive. They will grow outside of the footprint of the foundation. You must find out what kind of maple tree it is. Some maples grow up to 50 feet wide.
 
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House is 25 years old.
Is it possibe to identify the tree?photos attached?
 

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