Conifers about a foot away from our house

ritesh

Thanks for all your replies.

I'll try and get a picture when the nighbours are not in.

Love the idea of copper filings and weed killer nut think that would be a bit underhand. I did go to this guys wedding!

Nevertheless i will speak to the council to get some advice on the matter.

Thanks again for your help.

iamcornholio

Conifers can take a great deal of water out of the ground, which can cause subsidence to near-by foundations. Typically this would be when the trees start to mature or get higher than the house gutters. The trees suck the water out of the ground causing the soil to compact, and in the right conditions, wall foundations to sink

But the actual ground conditions will be a big influence too

It depends on spieces and growth rates. But if these are fast growing and tall growing, in shrinkable clay soils or other soils prone to drying, then they could be a concern. In other cases, conifers can happily sit next to house walls with no problems

But you have no complaint until damage is caused. Once they do cause damage then the neighbour is responsible for the repair costs

Another possibility is that you can complain to the local council about tall hedges which affect the enjoyment of your property. This will only allow for tall hedges to be reduced in size if deemed to be causing a probelm (normally due to reducing light), but it may help

Neighbour issues are best sorted out amicably though. Does the neighbour know of your concerns?

slummymummyof3

There is some sort of law that was put in place to limit the size of Leylandi hedges - but I think the affected neighbour has to pay £300-400 for the council to address the situation.

I would try and discuss with the neighbour before resorting to this last line