tree fallen in my mums garden

What it is a tree has fallen into my mums garden from across the river and caused a lot of damage, they told her that it will cost over a grand for it to be removed but because its not in her garden would the council pay for it?

Thanks

 

Hi Julieanddave,

Welcome to Gardeners Corner,

Whoever owns the tree is responsible for any damage it has caused. The timber still belongs to them even if it has fallen on your Mums land.

I presume the quote is from a tree surgeon & that it includes removing the timber. If so, make sure the owner of the tree knows it is being taken away and is in agreement with it.

I'd like the tree surgeons job, your Mum is offering him free firewood that he can sell on at £3.50 a bag and he's charging her a grand

Where abouts are you?

 

Hi julieanddave,

why has the tree fallen down?
My opinion: whoever owns the tree should deal with it in case the reason of the fall is a natural calamity.

 

Bolton Council owns the land were the trees are and im in Bolton

 

the tree fell down cos of the rain so its rotted the roots and its fallen over

 

heres some more pics

 

Thats a pity, if you were nearer I would have come round & sawn it up for the firewood.

 

Mefinks the Council will fix this up, remove the tree, and repair any damage
Contact them

 

thanks we hope that the council pay for it

 

the house is bought would that make a difference?

 

No, they still have a liabilty to make good any damage.

 

ok thanks

 

no, it wouldn't