Cedar Tree

[smittytom]

Hi ,

 

I was just looking for some advice about a tree in the garden of a house I have just purchased. 

I think its a Cedar tree but I have attached some pictures.

 

Firstly I would really like to cut it down but when we had the survey done on the property they advised if it was cut down to leave the stump for a few years to stop land heave?

I have no clue on the age of the tree from what I have read if the tree is before the property then this could be an issue?

The house was built in the 70's and the tree is 1.3m in circumference as tall as the ridge on a two story house and 8.2m away from the house. The soil is also clay

Could anyone advise if they think it maybe problematic removing the tree

 

Thanks in advance

 

[Mick Dempsey]

I don’t believe removing this tree will cause any issues whatsoever.

 

The ’leaving a stump to avoid heave’ is nonsense, crack on.

[smittytom]

1 hour ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I don’t believe removing this tree will cause any issues whatsoever.

 

The ’leaving a stump to avoid heave’ is nonsense, crack on.

Do you have any idea from experience how old the tree maybe just out of curiosity 

[Mick Dempsey]

I’d guess 35 years.

 

There is a sure fire way to find out exactly of course!

Edited January 12, 2021 by Mick Dempsey

[peds]

 

30 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

There is a sure fire way to find out exactly of course!

Birth certificate? 

[Steve Bullman]

39 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

I’d guess 35 years.

 

There is a sure fire way to find out exactly of course!

If that even. They can grow pretty quickly in the right conditions

[smittytom]

Cheers guys so we are saying it should be all good!

I'll get some prices on having it taken down! 

What do you think I'm looking at so I don't get my pants pulled down as I really have no idea on price.

 

11 minutes ago, peds said:

 

Birth certificate? 

If only things were that simple 😂

[maybelateron]

1 hour ago, peds said:

Birth certificate? 

Carbon dating?

 

2 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

The ’leaving a stump to avoid heave’ is nonsense, crack on.

I think you are being very diplomatic there. 😇

[Stubby]

1 hour ago, smittytom said:

Cheers guys so we are saying it should be all good!

I'll get some prices on having it taken down! 

What do you think I'm looking at so I don't get my pants pulled down as I really have no idea on price.

 

If only things were that simple 😂

Do it your self . Its only a tiddler 👍

[smittytom]

15 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Do it your self . Its only a tiddler 👍

Im just a measly plumber🤣I might give it a bash if I grow some balls!

Edited January 12, 2021 by smittytom

[Will C]

Where are you? A location may well get you some local recommendations.

 

quoting from pictures is a mugs game, almost everyone any good will want to come and have a look before giving a quote.