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joepatr
Hi all
I’m based in North West London (an area with shrinkable clay subsoil) and currently have an oak tree in my garden, approx 6/7 metres tall.
I’d like to have this taken down eventually but am obviously concerned about the risk of not only subsidence but also heave.
Could anyone recommend the best way to manage this to ensure ensure the safety of my property? I was thinking the best way would be to have the tree slowly reduced over a period of time before having the stump totally removed.
Would this be the way forward, if so, how much and over what period? I was thinking taking it down in quarters over the next few years but one of the local tree surgeons suggested thirds every couple of months.
I’d be grateful for any suggestions and also any companies in the Hillingdon area who could help.
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I can’t imagine a more miserable experience than trying to manhandle that oak tree through the maze like house, up a flight of steps, to find some scrotes nicked the blower and you’ve got a parking ti
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To reiterate that structural engineers report will include foundation depths and condition and soil types, you can find radically different soil around London, sand lenses and gravel drifts which wo
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What is a structural engineer going tell you of any use? It is a pretty small young tree, it is only going to get bigger so subsidence could become an issue.. As its a young tree it is unlik
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