Neighbours tree question

imho

Cant you bang a rusty nail in both trees ? i thought that is supposed to kill them. I was just checking for house insurance and it mentioned if i have any trees near my house . I wouldnt want the neighbours tress ruining what little sun we do get here

pimento

What kind of tree is it? If it's a fast grower then it might eventually affect your foundations. You may want to mention to your neighbour that if their tree does danage your house, then your insurance company may chase them for the cost of underpinning (or whatever remedial works require doing).

For example, eucalyptus trees are notorious for being a problem if planted too close to a building.

macman

Find the cheapest cowboy 'tree surgeon' around (basically some guy with a chainsaw and a length of rope) and get him to do the job.

the_cows_udders

pimento wrote: »

What kind of tree is it? If it's a fast grower then it might eventually affect your foundations.

It's a type of ornamental cherry tree. We don't know what type it is but my husband estimated it to be approx 7 metres tall now and it's about 6 metres wide.

They were planted all over our estate which was built in the 80's. We moved here in the 90's and notice that many people have since chopped them down as they get too big for the gardens and cause too many problems.

Several neighbours had them in their front gardens but we noticed root damage to the footpaths, and then the house a few doors down ended up with a large bill from the water company as his tree roots went through the water main. Most people felled the front garden trees after that!

That's a secondary worry with the smaller tree as it is directly above the main sewerage pipe that runs under the back gardens.

pimento

There's your excuse to speak to your neighbour then. I'm sure s/he doesn't want a bill from your insurance company when his tree roots go through your drain.

Mojisola

pimento wrote: »

What kind of tree is it? If it's a fast grower then it might eventually affect your foundations. You may want to mention to your neighbour that if their tree does danage your house, then your insurance company may chase them for the cost of underpinning (or whatever remedial works require doing).

By all means, have a word, but follow it up with a letter delivered by registered mail. Keep a copy of the letter and the evidence that it was delivered to the house.

It would be so easy for them to have this little tree cut down now before it causes trouble.

gmgmgm

Cherry trees aren't very big, so I doubt it will grow much larger. Trees also take a very long time to grow, so I wouldn't worry about the little one.

As another posted pointed out, you can get pruning saws on long sticks/telescopic ones- I should have explained these exist!

A 3m branch 8cm thick isn't very big, so as long as you're sensible about it, it should be pretty easy to sort out. (Compare this with an oak which could have branches over 2ft thick...)

Good luck!

Mojisola

gmgmgm wrote: »

Cherry trees aren't very big, so I doubt it will grow much larger. Trees also take a very long time to grow, so I wouldn't worry about the little one.

I wouldn't want this - It's a type of ornamental cherry tree. We don't know what type it is but my husband estimated it to be approx 7 metres tall now and it's about 6 metres wide. - 1.5m from my house wall!

As it's already bigger than most ornamental cherries, I wonder if it's a Tai Haku - https://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/prunus-serrulata-tai-haku/ClassID.4647. If it is then it could get a lot bigger yet.

cyclonebri1

I thought you did have a right to light??, a right to a view? no.

What is certain is that you don't have to suffer their tree overhanging your property.

Send them a letter detailing your concern and telling that you hold them responsible for any damage to your property or person as a result of the offending tree. Keep a copy or 2 and send it recorded.

You do not need a solicitor for this, well that's what mine said when I was faced with a simliar dispute.

This also puts you in a stronger position should they put the property up for sale as they have to disclose any "neighbour" issues,

A more direct approach is available but would need dark clothes and a balaclava.:o:o

Just checked re the right to light and it seems you have to have had 20 years light previously for this to come into play. Not clear if that is you personally or the property.

melb

please could you tell me where you found the reference to the 20 years' enjoyment of light as I have a similar problem with sycamore trees growing unchecked over a boundary I share with a property development company owned piece of land which they seem unwilling to maintain. thanks