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Tree + neighbour = problem

Posted by Mark on February 7, 2014 at 7:48pm

Hi all,

I've been trimming into shape with a hedge cutter annually a eucalyptus tree for a client of mine (pics show prior to this years shape up). Her neighbour however doesn't like it and I have to trim it back from over hanging their side plus they are sure the roots have cracked their drive !? they want it removed, my client likes the tree a lot and was wondering if there was any informative opinons that may help the situation ?

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Many thanks in advance
Mark

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  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 7, 2014 at 8:39pm

    shame ,
    lovely tree kept in perspective.

    that cracks there for years and its not raised recently id say not to do with tree from viewing..
    are eucalyptus short roots anyway. i bet they just dislike the leaves.

    nice toyota & bike pictures too.

    nothing else there if its cut down - how grim, make them (neighbours)go to council & pay for a report to shut them up...

  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 7, 2014 at 8:41pm

    years and years that crack, think its past getting worse years ago.

    garage is far enough away as well.

  • Mark February 7, 2014 at 9:22pm

    Thanks I am of the opinion that apart from a shape up (and it does look good after a trim) we are all good..I have seen that crack for the past 6 years and no change !? It's more the fact my client is 90+ and would even resort to paying for their drive to be redone than loose the tree..it's a worry for her.

  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 7, 2014 at 9:38pm

    i think they should have a little consideration then as the old owner may not be there in 12 months...

    Mark said:

    Thanks I am of the opinion that apart from a shape up (and it does look good after a trim) we are all good..I have seen that crack for the past 6 years and no change !? It's more the fact my client is 90+ and would even resort to paying for their drive to be redone than loose the tree..it's a worry for her.

  • David Benson February 7, 2014 at 10:47pm

    they are lucky the owner prunes it otherwise it could be 100 ft high, looks good but perhaps the ivy could do with cutting off. i think the drive is down to cars running over it for years

  • Colin Hunt February 8, 2014 at 7:16am

    I can understand the neighbour's concern as the tree is nearer their property than the owner of the tree. Can't see how you can be sure the crack is not being caused by the tree. If the concern is becoming a problem, why not dig a slit trench along the boundary, cut the roots and put in a root barrier? If nothing is found, then great. If you cut through anything significant, then thin the tree to reduce the sail effect - and I reckon improve the look. Neighbourliness is a two way thing.

  • Mark February 8, 2014 at 7:56am

    Fair points Colin..the neighbour does want the tree gone however ! and are pretty fixated on that one goal, any trenching would have to be done on their side and I can't see them being keen on that..I will put this option to my client though ;-)

    Thanks
    Mark

  • Richard Thornton February 8, 2014 at 10:34am

    Whilst the tree has been trimmed, the roots haven't and the stem looks quite substantial, so whilst the crack seems minor, if it was roots then your client is liable for the damage. They could argue it is causing a legal nuisance and take action to have it removed. I would trench down your clients side of the boundary as suggested above.

  • Benedict Simmons February 8, 2014 at 1:42pm
    If the tree is cut down or the roots cut, any roots under the drive will rot and leave a void. Over time this could cause the drive to sink badly.
  • Lawncare-4u.co.uk February 8, 2014 at 10:57pm

    fill tiny crack with cement :) its been the same for 6 years ..

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