Opinions please.

[Mick Stockbridge]

I gave two prices on this Oak today, one to crown reduce by fifteen percent, which is what I advised and the other to fell. The owner does not want to fell it but has been advised by the next door neighbours surveyor that it is causing subsidence and has to go. The tree is closer to the owners property than the neighbours and his house is showing no signs of subsidence.

 

I can't see how it could cause subsidence to next door, what's your opinions please.

[Arborist]

I think subsidance can only really happen on heavy shrinkable clays, what is the soil type?

[josharb87]

neighbours subsidence not caused by poor build quality, or a load of connys next to it?

[Mick Stockbridge]

neighbours subsidence not caused by poor build quality, or a load of connys next to it?

 

That's what I said, the conny's will be doing more harm than the Oak.

 

All chalk round this way Arborist.

[Arborist Sites]

Get them to get there own report.......

 

I have seen alot of reports that just say this to play it safe, there is probably no subsidence at all, the tree is probably just blocking there light etc.

 

 

The tree looks a significant distance to the house and cannot see it personally, also to note subsidence is usually dealt with by solicitors & insurance as it is a serious concern, i personally think they want the tree out for other reasons and been told to use this approach/scare tactics....

 

Cheeky G!*s

[Arborist]

Problems like this are always a hassle especially if things get legal. Maybe your clients should seek advice from a surveyor that that specialises in subsidence if there particularly worried over the situation with the neighbour.

 

A long term cliant of mine had problem with her neighbours over a fence line, it ended up costing both of them over £1000 and a lot of stress!

[Johny Walker]

unless theres a water source/course running thru ther property & the roots system has got to ,but thats probaly a very/very long shot !!!!!!!!!!1

[Mozza]

Looks like they maybe be trying it on to me Mick, Looks a nice tree in a nice garden, As said though, Things like this can get really expensive and stressful if both neighbours dont agree and have to take it further.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You could just deck it!! :blushing:

[Omniata]

If their surveyor(s) "have said anything" they'll put it into writing and provide a copy for your clients assessment...

 

Something as legally binding as that cannot be communicated by word of mouth...

Your client has the right to an independant assessment too...

 

Looks like what others have said, the neighbours don't like the tree and want rid of it by badgering your client and threatening them...

 

To me looks like it's more than 10 metres from either property so unless there's underground drainage that's been breached I can't see any issues...

[Mick Stockbridge]

This is all good stuff fella's thanks. The owner is going to have a look on Arbtalk and see your responses for himself.