Garden Law Discussion

[Duncan]

I would be very grateful if anyone out there could advise me or has had a similiar experience.
Our neighbours have started to build their extension, but the works have stopped as the building inspector has decided that the roots from my 15ft tree may be a problem and they will need to improve the design of their foundations. They have an estimate of £8000, for this.
They have then concocted a story stating that the roots from my tree have caused damage to their garage floor, and now require me to fell my tree. This would then save them the 8k, and the build works could continue. Two weeks ago, before they started my tree was no problem, and there is absolutely no evidence of any problems. This is so much like jumping under a bus, and then trying to sue the bus company. My tree is innocent and so am I, but they are getting rather threatening, and I am worried that one day I shall return from work and my tree will be gone.

Any help would be appreciated, many thanks

[Stoday]

On the question of your tree roots damaging their garage floor, ask for their claim in writing so that you can forward it to your insurers. If as a consequence your insurers require you to cut down the tree, then you will consider doing so.

That will take some time. Say you'll cut the tree down now for £10,000. That should create the incentive for them to choose better foundations. If nevertheless they cut down your tree, bill them for the £10,000 they have, by implication, accepted.

[ofer.el.hashahar]

might be to late now, but for other in the same situation.

In some cases it can happened that some trees can damage foundations.

Building new foundations will not help

What I would suggest is to see if possible to use root barrier somewhere in the garden.

It means digging 1 metre deep tunnel and using plastic root barrier.
It will be much cheaper than taking the tree down.

[http://www.Best4garden.co.uk/url tree root barrier]

you can ring there for more support- the chap is experienced agronomist and landscaper and glad to help

[ofer.el.hashahar]

might be to late now, but for other in the same situation.

In some cases it can happened that some trees can damage foundations.

Building new foundations will not help

What I would suggest is to see if possible to use root barrier somewhere in the garden.

It means digging 1 metre deep tunnel and using plastic root barrier.
It will be much cheaper than taking the tree down.

[url][http://www.Best4garden.co.uk/url tree root barrier][/url]

you can ring there for more support- the chap is experienced agronomist and landscaper and glad to help

[ofer.el.hashahar]

might be to late now, but for other in the same situation.

In some cases it can happened that some trees can damage foundations.

Building new foundations will not help

What I would suggest is to see if possible to use root barrier somewhere in the garden.

It means digging 1 metre deep tunnel and using plastic root barrier.
It will be much cheaper than taking the tree down.

http:///www.Best4Garden.co.uk

you can ring there for more support- the chap is experienced agronomist and landscaper and glad to help

[Treeman]

[ofer.el.hashahar]

sure why not to learn more- this is actually something I am very familiar with, treeman, Do forgive me as my English is my second language - I will try to be more accurate.
www.terram.com/download.php?id=2737.8

read that for example.

I write what I write when I am trying to help people, I have a lot of experience and education in this field. (BSc.Agr)

[Treeman]

Terram is nothing new, it has been around for years and it’s not a guaranteed fix.

How do you justify the statement that building new foundations won’t help.

[andrew54]

[Treeman]

[ofer.el.hashahar]

What is your experience is based on, Treeman? Are you saying that it is cheaper to built new foundations/ stronger foundations? than using a ''root barrier''?