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mihaela

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hi guys,


I was wondering if anyone has been thru a similar situation.
There's a huge tree ( twice the height of my 3 bed semi) at the back of my house with i'd like to be removed. It has been written in my house report by the surveyor that the tree is potentially dangerous. The tree is not on my property, but is somehow leaning over half of my garden. I have leaves flying in the house if I leave the windows open, my yard doesn't last brushed for more than 20mins, and let's not mention the lack of light issue. The tree is the home for a gang of crows that seem to 'party' each morning at 7am and they also drop me a present ocasinally( a slice of bread, or even a rib bone), and it looks like the old tree is releasing some sticky moist that my dog and my laundry line don't seem to 'enjoy'. I also had a attempt for a bit of gardening until I realised that roots have to be dug out before I plant anything.There's baby ones that attempt to grow every second week, which I've to chop off each time.
I have tried to approach county council, but they didn't want to hear about it as the piece of land at the back is someone's property.
I have approached the owner and he has agreed with it to be taken down, but is not willing to help with the expences. Am I being totally unfair to expect help from him? I kinda see it as his belonging is causing me hassle...


Thanks in advance!
 
Personally I'd be happy to pay it as it would benefit me to have it cut down.

The owner has no issue with it and is happy to leave it standing. He's allowing you cut it down .... he's facilitating you.

I think his approach is fair.

Make sure the tree surgeon is insured. Ask for a price where you get to keep the timber for use as fuel and a price where he gets the wood.
 
mihaela said:
hi guys,


I was wondering if anyone has been thru a similar situation.
There's a huge tree ( twice the height of my 3 bed semi) at the back of my house with i'd like to be removed. It has been written in my house report by the surveyor that the tree is potentially dangerous. The tree is not on my property, but is somehow leaning over half of my garden. I have leaves flying in the house if I leave the windows open, my yard doesn't last brushed for more than 20mins, and let's not mention the lack of light issue. The tree is the home for a gang of crows that seem to 'party' each morning at 7am and they also drop me a present ocasinally( a slice of bread, or even a rib bone), and it looks like the old tree is releasing some sticky moist that my dog and my laundry line don't seem to 'enjoy'. I also had a attempt for a bit of gardening until I realised that roots have to be dug out before I plant anything.There's baby ones that attempt to grow every second week, which I've to chop off each time.
I have tried to approach county council, but they didn't want to hear about it as the piece of land at the back is someone's property.
I have approached the owner and he has agreed with it to be taken down, but is not willing to help with the expences. Am I being totally unfair to expect help from him? I kinda see it as his belonging is causing me hassle...


Thanks in advance!
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Hello,

One of my family members has a very similar situation, although the key difference being that the owner of the property and tree will not permit it to be cut down (it's at the end of their garden, which is approx 150ft and does not appear to serve any practical purpose for them).

Has anyone any thoughts or ideas in terms of what my family members rights might be here - it's preventing sun light accessing the back garden for a notable part of the day, but in truth is not blocking all light for example ?

Many thanks.
 
Agree with PaddyBloggit, the owner is facilitating you, if you want it down then you pay for it, I think it's fortunate the owner us willing to allow

In all these cases I believe if the tree was there before the house was built/bought then really there is no grounds for wanting the tree removed, it was in situ before you decided to move in
 
Previously posted this on another thread but maybe of some help:

For seven years we lived with neighbors trees and unfort are still living with some.

Before we built we immed discussed "gutting" them at our expense, NO, then trimming "DO NOT TOUCH OUR TREES". Left for three years, no light, dirt of them unbelievable.

We rang esb as we too had power lines at the back of our property. Came out with huge tractors and pizza like saw and what they removed was so disappointing, considering they had the man power and equipment and time as they spent ages standing around, why they didnt gut them I dont know.

Eventually edge of one tree canopy was touching the side of our house. Took advice re the trees, yes u can trim anything hanging over the ditch and throw it back in. We informed the neighbor. We did it and what a difference but still no light and dirt.

Left for two years and then a neighbours tree of similar size and age fell blocking the road. Checked with our insurance company and told the same as you. We approached the neighbour, who said he'd farm insurance and would look into it. Heard nothing.

Then another neighbour happened to be in with him about year later and didnt a huge branch just creak and fall off another tree and nearly got the pair of them. We were immediately told of this and decided to act. This time we got his permission to cut them as we harped on about a real danger to our children (which was a real fear).

We could only afford to cut the crowns off the trees, have huge trunks left which unfort this year have sprouted new foliage. But the result is amazing, our house during the winter is like a heater was shining on it. No dirty leaves, moss, twigs, sticks, even branches sometimes falling into our property. Our gutters needed to be cleaned every week, we'd even put gutter barriers up but still small stuff got in, leaves collected like a carpet on the gutters.

There is still a line of conifers left but we'v left them. Cost around 3K in total to do what we did.

We also contact the local council as some trees were on the roadside of the ditch, heard nothing/nothing done. Also local politician, nothing done (yet I suppose I should add).
 
hippy1975 said:
In all these cases I believe if the tree was there before the house was built/bought then really there is no grounds for wanting the tree removed, it was in situ before you decided to move in
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What if its DANGEROUS. Owners have SHOULD have a responsibility to maintain trees on their property.
 
Could you present your surveyors report to him highlighting its potential danger? What if it fell and damaged your property or worse still, injured someone. Would he be legally responsible for any claims?

If so it might persuade him to change his mind as the potential costs could be much greater than the current
 
Sandals, that old thread isn't relevant to this, neither the OP or MrEarl have mentioned anything about the trees in this case potentially being dangerous, you're comparing apples & oranges
 
Sorry, I see now the op says their surveyor said the tree was potentially dangerous - presumably this was before house purchase ? But op went ahead and bought and would now like someone else's tree removed - I stand by my original post that they're lucky the owner us agreeable and they should pay and be happy it can be done
 
I'm guessing the surveyor's report states that the root system is potentially damaging to the structure of the building. They are not qualified to state whether a tree poses a danger to people. That issue would still not be enough to force the owner to remove the tree.

I agree with the others, you're luckier than most in this situation.
 
The report says ' there are trees in close proximity to the rear building of sufficient size to merit concern at present and should be examined by a competent person as a matter of urgency'. Also says that there is no damage done to the property.
When I bought the house I looked at the tree as a positive thing really, as it does offer me the privacy.
I suppose i'm looking at this like.....having a pet. Is ur duty to look after it after you adopt it.
The owner couldn't care less about the tree. The tree (one of the many) is planted on a land (the size of a 500m long road) which separates the back of my estate from the backyard of a local shop. Is not like i'm gonna walk into someone's garden and have the cheek to demand their beloved tree put down!
 
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