R.Hotzenplotz
2017-03-26 19:19:13
- #1
Hello,
we have purchased a property and in the front yard stands a huge sequoia!

The tree was one of the reasons for buying the property because we find it so fantastic and impressive. Now the seller told us at the notary that the tree will continue to grow. It is this tree here:
Sequoiadendron giganteum
I doubt that it will grow as large as in its native habitat, but I think one should definitely consider how to proceed now.
Preferably, the tree should remain standing. The house will be demolished and a new building erected. We are happy to align the construction a bit around the tree and also make some compromises if necessary.
BUT:
1) We are afraid that the tree might eventually fall onto the roof.
2) If we already include the tree in the planning, we would like to know what lifespan to expect and how vital the tree is. Can it even tolerate a new building with the corresponding activities in and on the ground?
I contacted three different tree experts – so far only one reply (who would have thought that this profession is apparently so busy that they don’t need to respond to customer inquiries?). The contacted company will send me a written contract for a tree report.
Question to the group:
Do we really need an expert report for our purposes? Although I haven’t received the letter in the mailbox yet; it already sounds very expensive? Does anyone have another idea how I can get a reasonable statement as cost-effectively as possible? Or should I actually invest in such a report?
Best regards
Oliver
we have purchased a property and in the front yard stands a huge sequoia!
The tree was one of the reasons for buying the property because we find it so fantastic and impressive. Now the seller told us at the notary that the tree will continue to grow. It is this tree here:
Sequoiadendron giganteum
I doubt that it will grow as large as in its native habitat, but I think one should definitely consider how to proceed now.
Preferably, the tree should remain standing. The house will be demolished and a new building erected. We are happy to align the construction a bit around the tree and also make some compromises if necessary.
BUT:
1) We are afraid that the tree might eventually fall onto the roof.
2) If we already include the tree in the planning, we would like to know what lifespan to expect and how vital the tree is. Can it even tolerate a new building with the corresponding activities in and on the ground?
I contacted three different tree experts – so far only one reply (who would have thought that this profession is apparently so busy that they don’t need to respond to customer inquiries?). The contacted company will send me a written contract for a tree report.
Question to the group:
Do we really need an expert report for our purposes? Although I haven’t received the letter in the mailbox yet; it already sounds very expensive? Does anyone have another idea how I can get a reasonable statement as cost-effectively as possible? Or should I actually invest in such a report?
Best regards
Oliver