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Must fell tree for safety purposes - can I get help with cost?

Biggles
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I have a superb 50ft/15m copper beech just a few feet from the main road into town.

Unfortunately, some decades ago, a limb was removed badly and rot has got deep into the cavity.

I've paid out (as my tree surgeon advised) for an ultrasound scan, which showed that the tree is unsafe and will have to be felled.

Now, the quotes for this come in at somewhere near £700 - and that's without considering the possibility that the road will have to be closed! I can't see that my household insurance covers this eventuality and the district council don't seem to be interested in helping, is there any way I can get assistance with the costs, or is it just one of the things that comes with ownership of a tree like this?

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  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    Excuse me for just bumping this up, after clarifying the title.
  • JohnDobson
    JohnDobson Posts: 8 Forumite
    The tree surgeon I have used in the past cost £600 a day for 2 people so sounds about right to me.
  • chika
    chika Posts: 848 Forumite
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    £700 for chopping down a tree! I'm in the wrong job!
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  • navig8r
    navig8r Posts: 553 Forumite
    chika wrote: »
    £700 for chopping down a tree! I'm in the wrong job!
    Not when you see what insurances are involved for such work!

    Davw
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