How do you remove a REALLY big tree in your yard?

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: spikespiegal

Is it on your side?

I haven't done a property survey, but I would *guesstimate* 2/3 of it is on my side. I've *heard* this makes it mine to deal with given it's a majority rule, but if legally this makes it 1/3 the responsibility of the neighbor, then he can pay up as well.

Chances are, it'll cost at least a few hundred dollars

In where, a remote village in China?

I figure it will cost *at least* several grand to remove. A C-note won't cover the gas to run the chain saws.

yes, it will cost you probably between 3 and 5 grand if you've described it right...

 

[Bryophyte]

Does the tree threaten power lines? The power company might cover at least part of the work (removal of enough of the tree to stop it from being a hazard for power lines.) That might drop the bill a bit.

If it'll cost thousands, I'd try to get it covered by insurance (split the deductible with your neighbor 50/50 or 1/3:2/3 or whatever you agree on.)

 

[Baked]

With a forest fire.

 

[djheater]

You have insured professionals do it. (period)

 

[mattpegher]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: MX2times
With a professional

Wouldn't a saw of some sort work better?

Yeah never ask a prostitute to do yard work, the lunch break will cost you plenty.

 

[OrByte]

Originally posted by: MX2times
With a professional

yuppers.

 

[Specop 007]

Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

 

[Kalvin00]

If it's on your property and it damages his house when it falls, you are responsible, I believe.

I would hire a professional to do it. Don't mess around with a tree this big.

 

[uhohs]

dynamite

 

[Pantoot]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

I concur, paying thousands to give your neighbor piece of mind is not money well spent. If the tree falls on their house it is their responsibility to pay for the damage, unless they can prove that it was due to your negligence (you tried to cut down the tree and it fell on them.)
Edit: This might vary by the state you live in

 

[Armitage]

With a tree that large you might make back a small part of the cost selling it to a lumber mill. quarter sawn oak is highly sought after, but you need a huge tree to get nice size boards when cut that way. I dunno - the proffesionals may already have this possibility factored into their bid.

But alot of mills don't want to touch "backyard" trees - at least not the first 6' to 10' feet of them due to the likelyhood of encountering nails & such in it and ruining equipment.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: Pantoot

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

I concur, paying thousands to give your neighbor piece of mind is not money well spent. If the tree falls on their house it is their responsibility to pay for the damage, unless they can prove that it was due to your negligance (you tried to cut down the tree and it fell on them.)
Edit: This might vary by the state you live in

They could find you negligent for not taking it down when it was known to be a risk. Since he's already apparently had discussions with his neighbor, coworkers, and ATOT it about it, it probably wouldn't take much to show that he knew there was a significant risk and was therefore negligent for not doing something about it.

If it just damages the house, probably not a big deal. But if somebody were killed or seriously injured you could easily go well over the limits of a typical homeowners policy.

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

QFT!

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: spikespiegal
Hence, he wants it gone.

fine. but if the insurance and the utility company won't take it down, he should pay atleast 50% as it's on the border. otherwise, don't do it. it isn't affecting you. he wants it gone so he should cover the cost or atleast help.

 

[Savij]

1.Get a girlfriend.
2."Give" her the tree.
3.Let her catch you in bed with her best friend, sister and mom.
4.Stand back as she burns all the gifts you gave her.

 

[spikespiegal]

If it just damages the house, probably not a big deal. But if somebody were killed or seriously injured you could easily go well over the limits of a typical homeowners policy.

That's what my insurance compnay just warned me about. Basically they were no help, except to encourage me to remove at my own cost just in case my neighbor decides to sue me if it falls. Boy, that response was tough to predict {not}.

This sucker is way too big to attempt by myself, or calling crazy uncle bob and his pick-up truck.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: Pantoot

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

I concur, paying thousands to give your neighbor piece of mind is not money well spent. If the tree falls on their house it is their responsibility to pay for the damage, unless they can prove that it was due to your negligence (you tried to cut down the tree and it fell on them.)
Edit: This might vary by the state you live in

You don't know what you're talking about. The tree is 2/3 on his property, of course it's at least partly his responsibility.

 

[K1052]

dynamite and lots of it

 

[Pantoot]

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Pantoot

Originally posted by: Specop 007
Wait a minute....Its leaning towards your neighbors house??

I'd sleep well at night, and thats about all I'd do.

Oh, I would also feel sorry for my neighbor, from time to time. But not enough to force me to take any actions.

I concur, paying thousands to give your neighbor piece of mind is not money well spent. If the tree falls on their house it is their responsibility to pay for the damage, unless they can prove that it was due to your negligence (you tried to cut down the tree and it fell on them.)
Edit: This might vary by the state you live in

You don't know what you're talking about. The tree is 2/3 on his property, of course it's at least partly his responsibility.

Wrong. During a storm last year a neighbor's tree fell on my house. It was completely on their property. Because it was 'an act of God' it was not the neighbor's responsibility, but mine.

Edit again: But a previous poster is correct, because the neighbor has voiced concern it is likely that liability would fall on you.

 

[mchammer]

Pics of tree?

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: mchammer
Pics of tree?