Looking for some tree root advice!?

[philmots]

I've a tree close to my boundary..

Next door have been round saying it's damaging their patio and small wall, they're not bothered about it but they don't want it to become a problem with the foundations of their house.

I've seen the damage, it's right in the middle of my tree, another tree next door but right next to a big Ivy root on their land. I'm no expert but it looks like that's what has caused the problem.

Now, they've offered to go halves with me on getting the tree removed. I'm happy to do this as it causes us other issues and the last thing I want is for it to cause problems to their house. If not they're looking at going through their house insurance for the damage (which may or may not of been cause by my tree) - which is their only other option really.

I want toI go ahead and have this tree looped down, but...

Am I admitting it was my tree that caused this problem and leaving myself liable to any further damages? If they still decide to tackle insurance after the trees down?

Or, am I showing a duty of care by removing the tree and I can't really do anything more?


This has all being quite amecable between us, with nothing in writing..

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[philmots]

Any Sunday folk?