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Sharing cost of tree lopping, what is reasonable?

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CaramelEmporium · 13/05/2019 11:09

So the issue is that there are some huge leylandii trees in our neighbour’s garden which block a lot of light, mainly into our garden but also into theirs and 2 other neighbours gardens. I’ve asked them if they would consider getting them lopped which they have agreed to. They agree that they’ve gotten out of hand and though my asking has prompted them it was something they were aware needed doing.

There’s no dispute over cost (yet!) So my question is what would you consider reasonable for us to contribute to the cost in terms of %? The benefit will probably be mainly felt by us but they are their trees. One neighbour has already refused, said they don’t bother him which I know isn’t true he just doesn’t want to pay anything. I’m kind of not bothered about what the other two neighbours do or don’t do, but we are on good terms with our neighbour with the trees and I am happy to contribute something just not sure what is reasonable or expected. Also in case this if relevance because of access the work will be done from our property so we'll have the mess to deal with. TIA.

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BlueSkiesLies · 13/05/2019 11:13

They haven't even asked you for money yet. Maybe they won't.

Not your tree, but it does bother you. I'd probably be happy to go halves as the benefit of getting rid of the huge lelyandi would be more than the ÂŁ for me.

Lllot5 · 13/05/2019 11:14

Not your trees I don’t know why you think you have to pay to have them removed.

CaramelEmporium · 13/05/2019 11:15

No, they definitely expect a contribution.

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CaramelEmporium · 13/05/2019 11:19

Not removed, sorry if I’ve used the wrong word. Just the tops lopped off so we are not in darkness from mid afternoon. They bother us more than anyone else as their house is east facing so doesn’t get the sun anyway.

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TixieLix · 13/05/2019 11:19

I don't think a contribution has to be half. They're the NDN's trees and they have allowed them to get out of control, so they should bear most of the cost. You've also got to put up with the mess and giving access, which is part contribution. I would start by offering 25%. Make sure the NDN gets someone who will clear the mess away once they've done the work.

NDN should be grateful they're getting any contribution tbh.

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