How to get neighbour to remove massive conifers?
Discussion
megaphone said:
The landlord of the neighbouring house probably couldn't care less about the trees, he doesn't live there and is only interested in getting his rent.
The tenants probably couldn't care less, it's not their house or garden, but ask them what they think.
So it's unlikely you'll get too much resistance to the idea of removing them but who is going to pay? I doubt the landlord or the tenant will cough for the reasons above, will you? Because I think that will be your only option.
I suspect you are right. Will I pay? Unlikely - my current budget does not allow for this expense - given the only access is via a footpath, and the trees are surrounded on all sides by residential gardens, there is no possibility of machine access, meaning it will have to be all done by ladder / ropes and harnesses rather than cherry picker or crane. Given the height and size of branches, I can't see this being a one or two day job. The tenants probably couldn't care less, it's not their house or garden, but ask them what they think.
So it's unlikely you'll get too much resistance to the idea of removing them but who is going to pay? I doubt the landlord or the tenant will cough for the reasons above, will you? Because I think that will be your only option.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 25th February 11:31
What I will, however, do, is cut the trees back to my boundary line as high up as I possibly can, and then speak to other neighbours whose garden is affected in the same way, and see if they would object to the same thing being done. This will make the trees ugly and mis-shapen, but will allow a substantial amount more light into gardens.
I think the biggest issue will be that the landlord won't care less as he still gets his rent. The property has turned over new tenants every few months, so who will want to pay.
You might want to think about what you would prefer to look at in your garden, a big green tree or a bare arsed brown bit of a tree where you've trimmed it, if you hack them back too far it won't regrow and will look hideous forever. If you really want them down then I guess you're going to have to start saving for a tree chappie to do the work for you (not cheap).
Jim
Jim
broken biscuit said:
I would guess at about 6ft - there is a 'right of access' footpath of around 3ft between my boundary and the neighbours, and the conifers sit around 2-3ft inside their boundary
Inthat case a large proportion of the roots (which won't normally be too deep) will be in your back garden where you might have to dig to put a base in for your shed or the ground might have some highly poisonous chemicals...broken biscuit said:
megaphone said:
The landlord of the neighbouring house probably couldn't care less about the trees, he doesn't live there and is only interested in getting his rent.
The tenants probably couldn't care less, it's not their house or garden, but ask them what they think.
So it's unlikely you'll get too much resistance to the idea of removing them but who is going to pay? I doubt the landlord or the tenant will cough for the reasons above, will you? Because I think that will be your only option.
I suspect you are right. Will I pay? Unlikely - my current budget does not allow for this expense - given the only access is via a footpath, and the trees are surrounded on all sides by residential gardens, there is no possibility of machine access, meaning it will have to be all done by ladder / ropes and harnesses rather than cherry picker or crane. Given the height and size of branches, I can't see this being a one or two day job. The tenants probably couldn't care less, it's not their house or garden, but ask them what they think.
So it's unlikely you'll get too much resistance to the idea of removing them but who is going to pay? I doubt the landlord or the tenant will cough for the reasons above, will you? Because I think that will be your only option.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 25th February 11:31
What I will, however, do, is cut the trees back to my boundary line as high up as I possibly can, and then speak to other neighbours whose garden is affected in the same way, and see if they would object to the same thing being done. This will make the trees ugly and mis-shapen, but will allow a substantial amount more light into gardens.
I think the biggest issue will be that the landlord won't care less as he still gets his rent. The property has turned over new tenants every few months, so who will want to pay.
megaphone said:
I'd suggest getting a local tree company around to take a look and at least get a base cost, you could then decide which way to go, maybe if other neighbours are keen they may split the costs.
Whilst this may be a long term solution in the short term it is likely to be a non starter. OP has no money. Tree surgeon maybe a grand, annoyed and gazumped landlord, four grand sweetener, neighbours not interested.
t.
grumpyscot said:
dirkgently said:
Did you not notice three fifty foot conifers before you bought the house?
My thoughts exactly! The trees were there before you arrived, so if it were me in the next door house, I'd happily let them get 15 feet off them - provided you pay!
So, if you really fancy a house, you wouldn't buy it if it had intrusive trees on the boundary..?
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