How do I get rid of Neighbours tree roots?

If you intend to remove a lot of tree roots or very large tree roots, or if the roots are very deeply rooted, consider employing a tree surgeon or arborist to carry out the work for you. Normally they will be insured against any such damage, although you should check that they are before taking them on.

Can a neighbor charge you for removing tree roots?

As such, you cannot charge a neighbor for the removal of the tree roots that are causing property damage. The tree roots are part of your property. Removing the tree roots up to the boundary line is a reasonable course of action. Crossing property lines or removing part of the tree not on your property could result in a lawsuit.

Why is my Neighbor’s tree damaging my fence?

“My neighbors tree is damaging my fence. The roots have grown under the fence and have pushed the fence over. The branches of the tree have grown against the back of the fence and I can’t have the fence repaired without the neighbor removing or trimming the tree first.

Who is responsible for tree roots on Neighbours land?

Trees on neighbours’ land. If the roots of a tree situated on a neighbour’s land have caused damage to your property, then the owner of the tree can be liable for the damage under the law of nuisance. Again, there is a process to go through to prove the cause of the damage, and the extent of that damage.

Who is liable for damage caused by tree roots?

Where tree roots cause damage to a neighbouring property, the owner of the tree can be liable, under the law of nuisance, for such damage. Claims for damage resulting from tree roots are brought in nuisance rather than trespass, even though the tree roots will be encroaching on the neighbouring land.

What’s the problem with my neighbors’tree roots?

In the case of my neighbors’ tree, the problem is that those roots seem to have gone right into one of the pipes for the plumbing system of my home, causing it to burst. In fact, I’ve been having standing water seep up into my yard because of it.

Can a tree root damage a concrete foundation?

Roots rarely cause significant damage to concrete foundations. Occasionally, roots may find their way through existing cracks and enlarge them. But as long as you maintain your foundation, you’re unlikely to have any trouble with tree roots.

What to do if your neighbor has a tree on your property?

Sometimes a tree on one person’s property has roots that extend so far that they damage a fence on the adjacent property. If that has happened, your neighbor could be required to remove the tree.