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Weeping Willows in Front Garden

MadelinesMum
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Hi all, I've been looking to buy a bungalow that needs lots of work doing to it but I didn't take much notice of the trees in the front garden, until my Mum pointed it out.
There are two, huge, weeping willows which mother reckons will need to be removed as they can cause problems with roots searching out water and damaging pipes. They are quite close to the bungalow.
Do you guys think they may be a problem and how much is it going to cost me to get them removed?
Thanks on advance.
There are two, huge, weeping willows which mother reckons will need to be removed as they can cause problems with roots searching out water and damaging pipes. They are quite close to the bungalow.
Do you guys think they may be a problem and how much is it going to cost me to get them removed?
Thanks on advance.
I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:
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I'd suggest that you ask for advice on Arbtalk in the Homeowners Tree Advice Forum0
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We have one in the back garden, which is about 40 foot away from the back of the house.
Ive not noticed the roots being big, but it's not something I've looked for.
However they do need trimming back about every 3 years as they take over. We trimmed ours this year and you can hardly tell we have done it now.0 -
My parents had one in their garden which was almost 50 years old, 30-40 foot high. Cost to chop tree, removal, stump grind was about £500.0
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You need professional advice. Removing the trees could create more problems than leaving them in situ.0
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Here is one of them and there is another the other side. I assume they are weeping willows.
I think I will need to get a pro in as I don't think I'd be happy with them left there.
Thanks for your advice.I must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:0 -
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Here is one of them and there is another the other side. I assume they are weeping willows.
I think I will need to get a pro in as I don't think I'd be happy with them left there.
Thanks for your advice.
If the bungalow is in an area of clay then willows are a problem with regards foundations - the softer the clay the greater the risk. But this also depends on the size of the tree, and how far it is from the foundation. In essense, one calculates from the tree height and distance, together with the soil type to determine the risk.
If you live in an area which is, for example, sand, gravel, chalk or pebbley then the chances of damage caused by the roots are far less. These soils do not shrink and swell like clay.0 -
And they may have a TPO on them. If a conservation area, you cannot remove or remove them without permission.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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I did try to post a photo but couldn't do it. Here is a link, you can see one tree in pic 18
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-47212391.htmlI must remember that "Money Saving" is not buying heavily discounted items that I do not need. :hello:0 -
MadelinesMum wrote: »I did try to post a photo but couldn't do it. Here is a link, you can see one tree in pic 18
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-47212391.html
This is moving outside my knowledge because my experience is miles from Spalding.
My, limited, work knowledge of that area is of peat, which is highly shrinkable. This can be coupled with raft foundations for properties. The bottom line is... they are huge trees on, possible, shrinkable ground. Hence exercise great caution with what you do.
Also, I suggest you do a thorough check on the drains and services to the bungalow.
The trees are also prominent, so a TPO may be present, as mentioned by a previous post.
You might get an informal opinion from a local Building Inspector. Over to OP on this one.0 -
Here is a link, you can see one tree in pic 18
Yikes! That's a good deal larger that I anticipated from the description of a 'weeping willow'...
Definitely need professional advice on the extent of roots, any penetration into sewers and drains the likelihood of ground 'heave' if removed or re-shaped. It looks a fair distance from the house, but even so you have to remember this big trees drop branches.
NB I assume you are demolishing the bungalow and replacing with a 5 bed 'executive' home?0
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