the great tree dilemma
Okay, maybe someone has some advice on how to go about this. We have a tall but not so big tree in the back of the house that during a storm somehow got a crack up the middle. Its not up the entire tree but on a good portion. I'm so afraid when its windy that this tree is going to crack and crash into the house or something. When its windy and the tree sways you can hear it cracking and creeking. So i was researching online how i'm supposed to take care of this and if we're responsible b/c its technically on our private property. I remember reading we werent supposed to cut down living trees but then i see that if its hazardous and might fall and there's reasoning behind why you think it might fall and hit something you can??? anyone dealt w/ this? we also are thinking of putting up a fence but then i'm thinking what if we put up the fence and then this tree fall either on our house of the fence and crushes it and then we have to pay for another section of fence???? you see....any advice out there?
posted by stacy @ 9:22 AM
7 Comments:
I beleive since it's your property, its your tree and you can do with it what you will. I'd call some tree experts to come out for some quotes. I do know that cutting down a tree is not cheap in itself... good luck!
it's not cheap, but might not be too terribly expensive either. I agree with Mandi, call some tree cutters and I'm sure they'd know the rules about cutting it down. You could also contact the Land Development group for your city (usually at City Hall) and ask them about it and if they have any recommendations for someone to do the work.
no clue... good luck
I had a tree taken out of my backyard, it was really close to the house, and it was cheaper to take it down rather than dealing with what could have happened.
this is meredith...i forgot my login name and password since i have abandoned my blog, but i would check into your home owners insurance paying to cut it down. our neighbors recently got their insurance to pay to cut one down because that is cheaper than repairing your house.
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