Tree very close to house

[illmonkey]

There is a tree that is about 3 inches from the roof tiles, and about 6-10 inches from, the wall of the house.

The tree has a preservation order on it, so it cant just be removed. But with it being so close, It'd be good to get shot of it, it'll also free up space. My understanding is a tree needs to be 1.5x the height of the tree away from the house.

I suppose I'd need to challenge the preservation order and get someone into evaluate it?

[Wings]

My suggestion would be to find a long established experienced and respected tree surgeon in your local area, preferably one who does work for your local council, and to obtain a professionally prepared report for your local council’s planning department.

A tree so near to a property, it’s removal can do more harm to the foundation of a property, than a gradual reduction in the height of the crown and the overall width of the tree. Also a recognised and respected tree surgeon to your local authority/council, may find the tree is diseased, and needs, if safe for the property, instant felling. Either way expert respected advice is the best way forward in dealing with your local council.

[netherfield]

As stated above, our local tree people tend to have a good working relationship with the council,because they obey the rules,whereas the cowboys don't.

[Boosted LS1]

What fool built a house by a tree or has the tree grown. Demolition time I tell thee.

[Spudler]

Wings said:

My suggestion would be to find a long established experienced and respected tree surgeon in your local area, preferably one who does work for your local council, and to obtain a professionally prepared report for your local council’s planning department.

A tree so near to a property, it’s removal can do more harm to the foundation of a property, than a gradual reduction in the height of the crown and the overall width of the tree. Also a recognised and respected tree surgeon to your local authority/council, may find the tree is diseased, and needs, if safe for the property, instant felling. Either way expert respected advice is the best way forward in dealing with your local council.

+1, dont mess around, get an arborist in, you local Landscape officer will listen to them. Sounds like you've got a strong case.

[illmonkey]

Boosted LS1 said:

What fool built a house by a tree or has the tree grown. Demolition time I tell thee.

The tree has grown! Both over 100 years old, but I cant see why the house was built, or the tree was not cut down. (Deleted what ever one came first!)

Thanks for the advise. We're in the process of buying, so I may get someone around sooner to get a idea of any impending damage etc. Personally i'd have it down, it'll add garden space and let alot more light through.

[DangerousMike]

there is nothing else for it, you are going to have to move the house.

[illmonkey]

I've just been looking online and people seem to get the preservation orders lifted for "more light to garden". I'd hope, "will potentially lift house foundations" is as important as letting light through.

I'm going to call the local council and chat about it, then get someone around to give me an idea to cost and any damage already done.

[excel monkey]

Copper nails

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

Be really careful. If you get shot of the tree all the water it was using will have to go somewhere. It's not unheard of for houses to heave up a fair amount in these cases.

[rovermorris999]

What sort of tree and what sort of soil is it? Light well-drained sandy soil and you'll have few problems. Clay, maybe. Old houses have very shallow foundations so if any problem was going to be caused it would most likely have happened by now. If there are no signs of damage I'd leave well alone.

[Jacob2]

You would be best consulting a tree surgeon who has experience. He will give you site survey and tell you if it is possible to remove the tree. I found a local firm who were very helpful just look in the yellow pages.

http://www.spdtreesurgeonscarborough.co.uk/tree-su...

[cal72]