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Removing Tree with Roots under house

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  • 05-11-2004 4:24pm
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    Wavey
    Registered Users Posts: 861 ✭✭✭


    Afternoon all,
    Ive just bought a house with an apple tree growing about 6-7' from the front of the house. The tree is about 10 - 15' tall.
    The surveyor recommended having this removed asap.
    Has anyone any experience of this job?
    How do I prevent the soil subsiding into the hole left by the roots and probable cracking?

    And who would I hire if I wanted to get this done profesionally?

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
    Wavey


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    thetourist
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭thetourist


    i know very little about this but the one thing ive heard is that you shouldnt be tempted to just get a chainsaw and cut it down without doing something to sort out the house ( ie get a professional ) because if you cut it down then after a few years the roots will decay and leave a hole which your house may subside into !!!

    ps - surely your surveyor would be able to suggest a pro to do the job


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,436 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I'd be more wary about moisture levels in the ground which will rise when the tree is removed. Phone a tree surgeon (Golden Pages).


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