DaveyH

Evening All, I had a visit today an Electricity Northwest Surveyor wanted to cut back 3 of my trees that are touching the LV cables suppling my neighbours. The cable runs over my land but according to their plans doesn't so there is no wayleave in place or I don't think there is. The trees give good sound insulation from the M6 over the other side of the field and give a stunning back drop to the garden. He said he would only have them cut from the back to maintain the appearance from the front but my worry is that this would unbalance the tree? especially as it is close to a ditch. I guess I need to get this job done but some of the stories I have heard about Utility companies lopping trees worry me. Am I within my rights to get it done myself and then invoice them? If they must do the work - what can and should I insist on? (from aesthetics to removal of branches?)