TreeGreen

Thank you for taking the time to write a helpful and insightful reply. You've helped me to see the situation differently. T

Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I own a property that is adjacent to a church-owned cemetery. There are many trees on this land and they're one of the things that attracted me to this property. There are however, three in particular that are very close to the boundary (all within 1m and some considerably less) that are causing me problems/concerns. Tree 1 - Is far higher than my house, overhangs considerably and has pushed one of the fence posts out of true and the root system has dislodged the concrete base panel - the roots have also lifted and cracked multiple flags on my driveway. The driveway is at the end of its life and it is my intention to replace it but I can't do this with the root system as it is. The tree also causes additional maintenance of my property with regards to cleaning gutters etc. Tree 2 - Considerably higher than my house, overhanging the property, I have concerns over potential damage caused by the tree (either falling limbs or by roots) in the future as well as the usual concerns of future subsidence given the close proximity to the property. Tree 3 - Almost completely covered by dense Ivy and some of the branches appear to have died. Concerns over stability, risk of falling limbs etc. I have a young family and I'm looking to resolve any current problems and mitigate any future risk. I believe I have identified who to contact with regards to accountability for the grounds - before I approach them; my question is - What is it reasonable for me to ask of them? Any advice or suggestions welcome, Thanks in advance