Contributions towards tree felling

Why not just ask your neighbour what it cost and if you feel you should contribute then do so.

Personally I wouldn't contribute to any improvements in my neighbours property unless it was discussed and agreed beforehand.

 

I'd be inclined to follow what the others have said. If they were his trees it tends to be part of getting their new property the way they want to. I don't know how much it would cost to do but it depends on a number of factors. Accessibility being a major one.

Six years ago I had 22 conifers removed but the access was easy and it cost me £900 to have them cut down and taken away and then have the stumps ground out. 18 month ago a 70ft poplar fell down and just to have that cut up and taken away cost £600 because the access to that wasn't easy. It had to be cut up and barrowed 300ft.

What would be neighbourly would be to invite them round for lunch or afternoon tea once they had moved in. They obviously don't expect you to contribute so a welcome and lunch would make them feel more settled. It's always good to start off on the right footing.

We did this when our new neighbours moved in a couple of years ago. Mrs Shiney also made them a welcome wreath for their front door - she does a lot of flower arranging.

 

You only needed to ask!

The cheque is in the post.

 

Up to you entirely but don't feel obligated, they obviously did it for them, not you. You just happen to benefit from it.
When I replaced my horrendous old tin fence with a new one my neighbour came up and had a chat about it. He eventually got round to his main point - what did it cost and could he contribute? A nice gesture but not necessary as it was my choice to replace it