Buying a house with a large tree in front

[olenpov]

Hi there. We in the process of buying a house in the UK, and it has a tall tree on the neighbors driveway about 8 meters in height (it's probably some kind of a pine tree), which is about 5-6 meters from our house. Is this something to worry about? Here are some photos showing it as well as the driveway which may be affected

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Hi there. We in the process of buying a house in the UK, and it has a tall tree on the neighbors driveway about 8 meters in height (it's probably some kind of a pine tree), which is about 5-6 meters from our house. Is this something to worry about? Here are some photos showing it as well as the driveway which may be affected

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Yes, at some point in the next 30 years you may have some pavers lift from encroaching roots... I would me much more concerned about what was behind the fur coats in the wardrobe they left in the back bedroom... Love the architecture, what a beautiful home... cheers, Jeff

 

[olenpov]

Yes, at some point in the next 30 years you may have some pavers lift from encroaching roots... I would me much more concerned about what was behind the fur coats in the wardrobe they left in the back bedroom... Love the architecture, what a beautiful home... cheers, Jeff

Thanks, Jeff! Very helpful. And also, the grass out the back is quite long so we'll keep an eye out for stray lions!

 

[Raintree]

Possible blue Atlas cedar, not the best pics. Cedars for the most part have shallow roots.