HB1man

I dont have any other trees in my front garden, I'm in a close.. right after my front garden there is a walkway and then after that there is a patch of grass with a few trees.. I have already checked my title for bounders and it is does not include anything after the walkway and even then there are no trees directly in front of it... so am stumped. gone back to them now and told them they need to explain wth they want

Assume that is dead?

Thanks for the replies!... Looks pretty dead to me.. Been here for nearly 2 years, they have only somehow managed to inform me in the last month and the original test was made in Nov 22.lol Will post a picture tomorrow morning

Thanks. It is just the stump. Not sure.. The table I posted is from a Heave calculation report which says they have examined the subsoil conditions and the provided info on the potential heave that may occur following removal tree in a desiccated soil profile.. This issue (and the tests happened) dates back to before I moved in to this property, so wondering if tree was there at the time. Will confirm with their insurance. I could share the full report but not sure if any issues with that.

Hi, As title says.. I have no issue removing the stump but I am worried that it may cause further damage which I would be liable for? They have wrote to me saying it is a subsidence issue. Summary It is a request of mitigation Clay soils have a characteristic where when they dry, they shrink. This shrinkage can result in the soil beneath a foundation to drop which in turn can cause damage to the structure. Dry of the clay soil has occurred and this has been brought about by moisture extraction through the roots of the nearby vegetation. Roots from the Oak tree under your ownership has been implicated as a source of the current subsistence damage, and in order to prevent further subsidence movent of the house and to safeguard future stability it will be necessary for you to complete the following measures - Remove(fell) to near ground level and treat the roots to prevent further regrowth. I have been provided with a Geotechnical Survey Report which I can provide details of if it helps, which I think they have taken samples of soil. Results show Soil Suction and Liquid Limit % I think the main result from the findings is Calculated heave potential for the borehole using the control borehole is BH Depth (m) Heave Potential (mm) Layer Heave (mm) BH1 1 50 28 BH1 2 22 14 BH1 3 8 8 Main questions are, is there a risk that this can cause further issues that I would be liable for, who best to contact about this (my insurance say nothing to do with them), what I can do to mitigate any risk on me if I remove it. Thanks in advance