Should I be worried about these trees affecting my neighbours property?

smulx

I moved in to this house recently and the garden has several trees. There are a few right at the end of the garden and the neighbours house is only a metre away from the fence. The trees right in the corner are about the height of the house and it completely blocks their landing window and it's practically touching their gutter. I'm not too concerned about how close the top of the tree is to their house as that could easily be cut back if they weren't happy, but should I be worried about the roots affecting the house? I've considered cutting them down because I know I'd probably be liable for any damage caused, but I'm not sure if this is something I should be worried about.

Thanks.


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Ganga

Looking at the size of the trees i would not worry at all,i was always told the roots are about the same spread as the branches,that would mean the roots are still well away from the other house.By the way i would call those saplings rather than full blown trees also i believe you cannot cut mature trees down without permission.

sheramber

Ganga wrote: »

Looking at the size of the trees i would not worry at all,i was always told the roots are about the same spread as the branches,that would mean the roots are still well away from the other house.By the way i would call those saplings rather than full blown trees also i believe you cannot cut mature trees down without permission.

Whether you can cut a tree down , or prune it for that matter, depends on whether there is a tree preservation order on it.

Grenage

Those are some pretty small specimens; so worry not. Ground composition and drain location has a lot to do with the risk. I have one tree only a metre and a half from our kitchen wall, but the soil is devoid of clay.


It's also on top of a drain, but that's not normally a problem unless the drain already has a breach.

longwalks1

I wouldnt worry, they may be tall (you could trim the hieght a little, but at present they seem to offer you privacy in your garden from next doors window).


Root wise, i doubt they're any real threat to the fence, let alone nexxt doors house

Jnelhams

The one with the Berries is a Rowan, and will not grow too big to worry about, the second is a twisted Willow - smaller than many other types, and can be cut back if you need to. Don't got cutting down the Rowan, you'll have the Witches come according to folk law the Rowan protects your home from witches, and you should always ask the tree's permission before you cut a tree down, otherwise it is said to bring very bad luck.

PDC

As all the above posters. Those are not very large and certainly aren't anything to worry about.

We have a twisted willow in our garden and they are very slow growing. It might be an idea to try to keep them at a manageable height though as when tress get larger trimming them becomes more complicated/costly.

Apodemus

sheramber wrote: »

Whether you can cut a tree down , or prune it for that matter, depends on whether there is a tree preservation order on it.

Yes...but did you look at the picture? It would be very unusual for there to be a TPO on anything that small! TPOs are the exception rather than the rule and the vast majority of trees in the country have no such restrictions!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

britishboy wrote: »

I wouldnt worry, they may be tall (you could trim the hieght a little, but at present they seem to offer you privacy in your garden from next doors window).


Root wise, i doubt they're any real threat to the fence, let alone nexxt doors house

And the neighbours might well prefer looking at trees than into your bedroom windows. I know I would.