Dead tree overhanging garden

NeilCr

I've got to say that, if there is the danger described in the OP, I'd concentrate on seeing if a tree surgeon could make it safe from my side and worry about the niceties later

papermate

Mojisola wrote: »

Have you actually asked a tree surgeon? I've never seen one do a lumberjack job in an urban area. Several local trees have been taken down and each was removed limb by limb and the trunk was also taken down in stages.

No I haven't asked a tree surgeon yet because I was waiting for the "owner" to give me permission to go on his land for the reasons you're asking. If I just poke around on his property mob handed I don't think it will help the situation. But absolutely, you're right. I'm guessing your local trees were removed top down style, but the guys had the luxury of being able to climb the (not rotten) trees.

papermate

Davesnave wrote: »

If there are vehicles underneath this tree, it's probable that a cherry-picker could be used to take it down from the top, if it's too far gone to climb.

No proper tree surgeon will just drop a whole tree in a garden space where it abuts the boundary.

Davesnave, you sound like you might have been around this stuff a bit. As glasgowdan said "30ft isn't huge", but enough to do a lot of damage. Yup, climbing not an option. Cherry picker, yes but the "owner" ain't gonna stump up for a project that involves hiring one.

My thinking was that we could remove the very lightweight fence that is abutting, out of harm's way. The car park would be clear of cars, and with the use of a winch and anchor point, perhaps a second rope anchored to a 2nd anchor point, along with tactical cuts/wedges on the trunk to control the fall...

The car park surface is shot anyway and maintenance for it it scheduled so we can suck that up if there were a couple of divots where it fell.

Kind of getting off topic though. I would be grateful if anyone could clarify who's responsibility this is. Do we think that the only way to find out is to read the leases of the two properties of the guy I've mentioned? Thanks all.

papermate

NeilCr wrote: »

I've got to say that, if there is the danger described in the OP, I'd concentrate on seeing if a tree surgeon could make it safe from my side and worry about the niceties later

Another valid point. But this could all be done and dusted in days if the appropriate parties towed the line. I just need the right motivation for them. As well as this, it's going to look a half-assed job if cut on our side. You see, the lean of the tree is already encroaching on our fence/boundary line.

NeilCr

papermate wrote: »

Another valid point. But this could all be done and dusted in days if the appropriate parties towed the line. I just need the right motivation for them. As well as this, it's going to look a half-assed job if cut on our side. You see, the lean of the tree is already encroaching on our fence/boundary line.

Well, yes, but.

You said it's dangerous. I can't go beyond that

Personally, if it is, I'd get it made safe. If you aren't sure who owns the adjoining property then write to the address saying that unless they do something about it within x days then you will. Ask them to pass the letter on to whoever owns the property if they don't.

papermate

NeilCr wrote: »

Well, yes, but.

You said it's dangerous. I can't go beyond that

Personally, if it is, I'd get it made safe. If you aren't sure who owns the adjoining property then write to the address saying that unless they do something about it within x days then you will. Ask them to pass the letter on to whoever owns the property if they don't.

Of course you are correct Neil. Just talked to the first tree surgeon who confirmed that it is dead and quoted £1500 to remove it.