Sequoia sempervirens (coast redwood) description (conifers.org)

is this one of the trees that is protected in CA... you may have very few options... ken

Stunning specimen. My opinion, find a way to live with it.

Beautiful tree!

It's still on the youthful side and will get a lot bigger over time.

Redwood surface roots can grow up to 3-1/2 ft. in diameter over time, so what you're seeing with lifting is most likely just the beginning.

That said: I would talk to someone from your local municipality. They would have better advice about these things and reasons why and/or why not a tree like this should be cut, or maybe even other options to remedy your situation.

A tree inspection may be necessary to see if there are any other issues with the tree, like rot or disease.

The link below has some information about removal costs and permits (I am not associated with this company; it's linked here simply as a source of information).

https://www.gotreequotes.com/how-much-does-tree-removal-cost/redwood/#:~:text=Whether%20you%20need%20a%20permit,can%20be%20removed%20or%20not.

And here's a video showing some Sequoia s. being cut for what becomes obvious later in the video as being rot at the base of the trees and the close proximity to structures.

[disclaimer: you might get dizzy watching scenes in this video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBa2l8rYeoQ

Bill, thanks but kinda dizzying to watch that video.

'beng said: Bill, thanks but kinda dizzying to watch that video. '

Thanks beng, I added a disclaimer to the link.

And the focal part of my post is this:

' That said: I would talk to someone from your local municipality. They would have better advice about these things and reasons why and/or why not a tree like this should be cut, or maybe even other options to remedy your situation. '

The local administrators will have information pertinent to your problem and not necessarily recommending removal. :-)

bill

>And those planted in cultivated gardens will not get anywhere as large as those growing wild in their native environment<

From the page I linked to above:

Sequoia is also the tallest horticultural conifer, and is the tallest known tree in several European countries. Several trees in the memorial grove at Whakarewarewa in Rotorua, New Zealand, have been measured by laser or tape drop to be over 70 m tall, including one at 71.2 m (Smillie 2013), and two measured by tape drop at 71.5 and 70.5 m tall (Arborfilm 2014)

70 m = 231 ft. And these trees are still growing. In addition, the remaining giant coast Redwoods in coastal California have taken a very long time to get that size.

You will not see a 230' coast redwood growing in any PNW gardens!! You just won't!

I agree that the OP will never see a tree that took 1500 years to be huge for a redwood.

But to the original question: I personally think it best for a person to educate themselves, on whatever the problem is that they're facing, even before asking local professionals about it.

You can then better ask questions about any recommendations given, and therefore understand better what's going on.

And that's the reason I posted additional information about prices and the video. I wasn't recommending removal of the tree. I'm sure a tree that age is quite healthy, but knowledge is power. And I never am afraid to learn something new.

The OP never stated how bad the lifting is. A fast-growing tree can do remarkable things, but I agree a minor bump in the driveway isn't the same as one in the freeway at 70 mph. :-)

Move the driveway?

>You will not see a 230' coast redwood growing in any PNW gardens<

New Zealand plantings also qualify as "cultivated". Otherwise, unlike ivan we are north of their native area. So that frost damage to the foliage occasionally occurs. Not that we don't still have them over 100 ft. tall. Even though none here are hundreds of years old. Let alone thousands.