Hi All,
i have been recommended this site by a friend and am after some advice.
i am in the process of purchasing a new property and have had a building survey conducted. The surveyor has noted (although only quite loosely) of a tree in close proximity to the house. The property is based in essex (no jokes please!) and is built on heavy clay, less than ideal. My father in law is a structural engineer and having read the report has suggested that we treat the tree with more seriousness than the surveyor conveyed in his report.
I have researched the tree as far as google and my limited knowledge will allow. i understand the tree to be a Maidenhair. I am curious to know what sub species it is and so I have attached an image of the tree and of a leaf.
My father in law has suggested that we may call upon the expertise of an arborist to assess the risk, would anyone know as to how much i can expect to pay for a report.
As mentioned, I have researched the tree and the soil. Am i correct in my belief that although the tree is in close proximity it is the case that this particular species does not remove a high amount of moisture from the soil (in comparison to other species)?
Based on the images, could anyone hazard a guess as to the age of the tree?
Any advice that can be offered would be very much welcomed and appreciated.
Many thanks,
Tony
