Heavily overgrown property - what is the best way to proceed?

Well, I am rather skeptical about the offer of 3000 without an assessment, there might be trouble later because there is more to do than expected.

The trees are to be felled and left on the property in fireplace-friendly pieces. Remains as well as roots and shrubs must be disposed of.

Without seeing the work, I would not give anyone an order out of the blue. Especially since the current issue is only to evaluate the value of the property. I have also contacted two surrounding companies for an offer. I hope for the highest possible prices to be able to use this in the negotiations.

Of course, an inspection must take place first. Sorry, I thought it was clear and just wanted to point out that it would be advantageous given the conditions.

Best regards, Joe

Grinding tree roots is expensive, and bringing in machines just for that also costs money (unless the neighbor is a farmer and can use his tractor). The root removal is done quickly by the excavation contractor when he shows up. I wouldn't commission a landscaping gardener or the like for that, unless the project price is really generous.

Our neighbor also cut down 3 large trees. He simply had the root pulled out by the farmer with the tractor and then burned it at the [Osterfeuer].

Conclusion from today's site visit: Service providers are unreliable

After waiting 15 minutes on site, I called the provider from MyHammer to ask if he was on his way.

He forgot and won’t make it to the next appointment on Thursday. That’s it with him.

I then went into the "forest" and was able to go all the way through. The following was noticed:

- At the very back of the neighbor’s property, there is a wooden fence with a gate and a visible footpath. There are also small piles of garden waste and about 1m³ of stones from a demolition, as well as some pieces of old corrugated roofs. It gives the impression that the neighbor disposed of materials there.

There are about 10 to 15 trees with a circumference of more than 60 cm. We will probably need a permit for these. I may also clarify this again on site with the municipality.

That will be expensive. Depending on the quality and size, you will have to have several replacement plantings carried out per tree. You also cannot start clearing before October.