Maple tree 2-3m from house

Dan-Dan

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Mhe has just agreed with me about something.

even a broken clock is right twice a day

moneyistooshorttomention

Just keep taking the tablets Dan and a fan going and a nice long cool drink...:rotfl:

Riggster

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

MYGAWD....Dan Dan is obviously feeling ill, as he has just agreed with me about something.

Maybe he's got heatstroke? Maybe it's something worse?

You sure you don't need to schedule in a visit to a good medic Dan?:rotfl:Maybe Phoebe is right and he "loves me really"....

To be fair, I was more concerned that Money had gone mad and said something sensible.

eddddy

carolineb23 wrote: »

We have found the perfect house but have hit a stumbling block with regards to the tall maple tree which is in the front garden. It's as tall as the house (2 storey) and the trunk is no more than 2/3 metres away from the front of the house.
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Hi carolineb

You mention that the house is 23 years old - would you say the tree is significantly older than that? i.e. Was it a mature tree when the house was originally built.

If so, the foundations may have been designed to take account of the presence of the tree. (e.g. they may have used "pile and beam" foundations.) You may be able to inspect the original plans at the local planning department, to find out more.

This would mean that you don't have to worry too much about the tree roots.

Just for info, here's a sketch of a pile and beam foundation (with tree roots):




(I sourced the sketch from here: http://challiceconsulting.co.uk/?page_id=168 - but I don't know this company)