Tree removal - do we need to think of anything else?

Leif

butler_helen wrote: »

Everything you say matches the tree specialist, albeit he needs soil samples to determine what effect tree removal might have. The tree is 5ft from the house and 1.5x the house in height.

:shocked: Cripes.

Nice to know that my uninformed thoughts match those from someone who knows what he is talking about. It sounds like you are taking a very sensible approach. The previous owner of my house planted shrubs next to the concrete path, and not surprisingly they cracked it in several places due to root growth.

butler_helen

Chopper_Read wrote: »

What sort of professional opinion do you want?

Take it down you may have an insurance claim if it causes movement.

If it falls of its own accord in the future you may be lucky.

There are risks either way.

Well I want a professional opinion that:

A. I can safely remove it as in their opinion no damage would be done. Therefore my insurance would pay out if there is a problem as I could not have foreseen the issue and am therefore not negligent.

B. I should not remove it and here's why... So if it falls I wasn't negligent as I was advised not to remove it.

C. Remove it in phases so the impact on foundations is minimal.

I don't think I have many other options, the tree is there regardless... So I think it's best to get it looked at before we sell. Although a nice clear lawn would be the best outcome!

I will let you all know how I get on

melb

could i please ask what sort of prices people have been quoted/have paid for the removal of their silver birches as we want to get rid of one in our garden which has grown too tall. thanks

Chopper_Read

butler_helen wrote: »

Well I want a professional opinion that:

A. I can safely remove it as in their opinion no damage would be done. Therefore my insurance would pay out if there is a problem as I could not have foreseen the issue and am therefore not negligent.

B. I should not remove it and here's why... So if it falls I wasn't negligent as I was advised not to remove it.

C. Remove it in phases so the impact on foundations is minimal.

I don't think I have many other options, the tree is there regardless... So I think it's best to get it looked at before we sell. Although a nice clear lawn would be the best outcome!

I will let you all know how I get on

Seems like you want it all ways?

What do you insurers say about it being 5' from the house?

butler_helen

Chopper_Read wrote: »

Seems like you want it all ways?

What do you insurers say about it being 5' from the house?

They didn't ask... Should I be concerned? Our certificate doesn't mention trees, it does mention water as we are near a river. But thats it for local environment.

We had a quote for £110 to remove it and a£90 to remove the stump. But none could even provide verbal assurance it's ok to remove it. So I'm exploring other avenues and will make a decision once fully informed.

butler_helen

Chopper_Read wrote: »

Seems like you want it all ways?

What do you insurers say about it being 5' from the house?

There should be an "or"... I.e a b or c but my
Phone won't let me edit my post.

Chopper_Read

butler_helen wrote: »

They didn't ask... Should I be concerned? Our certificate doesn't mention trees, it does mention water as we are near a river. But thats it for local environment.

We had a quote for £110 to remove it and a£90 to remove the stump. But none could even provide verbal assurance it's ok to remove it. So I'm exploring other avenues and will make a decision once fully informed.

Flooding and trees within x from the house as standard questions when taking out a policy.

Can't remember what x is, but it's more than 5'.

yoyoegg

I had this copper beech removed last year, the top leaves were just level with the gutter. I guess it was 20 foot from the house and it was obviously a problem in the making!

£90, no sign of problems to the house

butler_helen

Hmmmm we are renewing insurance soon - I will measure exactly and check. Thanks for the heads up! It's exactly what I was hoping to hear - something I've missed.

Chopper_Read

Confused.com are asking about trees within 5 metres so a little over 16'.