Oak Tree Leave or Cut down

[Lorraine]

We are looking to buy a property which has two large oak trees to the rear, both have been crowned and branches removed. There is a crack in the retaining wall to the patio and one of the trees is approx 5 metres away there is also a crack in a pillar which supports the roof although we can easily replace this. We have very little information on the property as it is a probate sale. If we were to have the trees cut down would this cause major heave or is it best to leave them alone. We had a full survey completed but the surveyor could not indicate wether the cracks were due to the trees or not. This really is a lovely house which needs a lot of TLC but will be worth the hard work once completed. Any advice would be much appreciated. See pics.

[Shaunpaul]

My biggest concern would be allowing my iPad battery to get to 3% 

sorry, couldn't resist 

[Lorraine]

Thank you all for taking the time to answer, feel a bit better about it now. The survey was a structural. My husband says I’m over worrying too but I can’t help it!