Well.... is the base squishy.. if not them it will be ok... new roots are supposed to be white.... old roots are usually orangy color.... i would repot with ne soild and a good watering will be suffencent.... hoped i helped

Sorry it took so long to respond. No, they were definitely not squishy. I suppose there are lots of old roots then and it is time to repot soon.

Any ideas about to de-compact it?

thanks best botanist!

So long as water is still held within the pot/media then the plant probably does not need to be repotted.If water immediatly drains from the bottom of the pot when watering then repot. Jades especially like to be alittle pot bound. Some people recommend repotting every 2 years however; as long as the pot is not too top heavy and has the ability to hold water I suggest not repotting the plant.
-Dan

If your soil is as compacted as you think and watering from the top just runs to the sides and straight out of the pot without being absorbed, you may need to repot. The other option would be to get a bowl or other container and soaking the whole plant in water with the level of the water about 2/3 up the side of the pot. I usually let mine soak about 10-15 minutes or so. I have even done some for up to an hour depending on the size of the pot. If your soil is peat based in any way, the soil will be extremely hydrophobic. Watering this way will wick the water into the soil. You will know when it is completely moist because the you will be able to see the soil moist on top, or at least an inch down. If you still think your soil is too compacted then repot. I would not water right after repotting though. I would moisten the soil slightly that you are using for repotting, then transplant. Leave about a 1/3 of the original soil and try not to disturb the roots too much. After you repot, put in shade for about a week, and then start your regular watering and put back in full sun. These are just suggestions I have gotten from others. They seem to work.