Tree removal, heave worry

[Wigan_TRAV]

 I am thinking of removing this tree in our front garden. I have heard that tree removal can cause issues with ground heave. The tree is around 2-3m from the house. The soil is quite dark and peaty I think and there has previously been mining activity in the area. any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[WesD]

@Steve Bullmancan you change this guys name to Chorley_TRAV please?! ?

[Steve Bullman]

27 minutes ago, WesD said:

@Steve Bullmancan you change this guys name to Chorley_TRAV please?! ?

I don’t get it?

[Conor Wright]

For what its worth, i think that it may be worth retaining the tree, slight crown raise and fairly strong reduction.. it may still look good for some years. if you're sure you want it gone,personally i wouldn't have serious concerns about its removal. Its not big and it isn't right on top of the property. only thing i see from the photo is the first slab on the path seems to have been re layed, was this due to root disturbance caused by this tree? Actual soil type may not be what you see on the surface. not really possible to give you facts from a picture,just opinions based on educated guesswork!

[daltontrees]

10 hours ago, Wigan_TRAV said:

Hi guys, thanks for your responses. I live in Chorley in Lancashire and the house is roughly 20 years old. Any other questions needed? 

Glagial tills or fluvioglacial deposits on Carboniferous Coal Measures. Just about no chance of shrinkable clays and heave. And it's a tiny tree. And the foundations should be suitable for the ground conditions. Chop away.

Edited September 28, 2018 by daltontrees

[WesD]

8 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

I don’t get it?

Probably my shit humour! I said I’d hazard a guess the guy is from Wigan given his name Wigan_Trav ...... turns out the dudes from Chorley, next door mind. 

[WesD]

@Wigan_TRAVif you want a price give us a shout I’m only in Wigan. 

[Vespasian]

1 hour ago, WesD said:

Probably my shit humour! I said I’d hazard a guess the guy is from Wigan given his name Wigan_Trav ...... turns out the dudes from Chorley, next door mind. 

I'll hazard a guess he lived n Wigan and later moved to Chorley..  traffc being what it is down there I'd move out of Wigan if I lived there..   

 

[WesD]

It ain’t too bad.