Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 06, 2008 5:57 pm we both have vacant blocks with no sign of build yet until when we went to the block this week we noticed the block next to use has had all the trees removed from their land and a few from ours.
If the trees on our block were where the house was going to be I'd be happy as saves me $ per tree to remove but they have removed trees from the back where I wanted to keep the trees that were there as the block backs onto parklands. I'm a bit ** off about this the block looks so bare now and hasnt the same feel of being a part of nature without any trees in the backyard. I dont know who the neighbours are yet I'm not sure if its worth contacting them to mention it, I dont want to start off meeting our new neighbours with a negative but they removed our trees. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 2Apr 06, 2008 6:08 pm I'd be contacting them, it doesn't need to be negative... Gav & Vanessa Building In Melbourne (Sth East Suburbs) http://www.arkraider.blogspot.com/ Rawdon Hill Construction - Canterbury Heritage Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 3Apr 06, 2008 6:37 pm Definitely contact them. Maybe the contractor didn't know where the boundary is.
Did they have to clear all the trees for bushfire safety? We have to have 30m around our house cleared of understorey and most trees (canopies of remaining trees can't touch). I'd be interested to know if you have anything like this if you back onto parkland. cheers 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 4Apr 06, 2008 7:23 pm no its defintaley not firebreak or anything like that, it would seem the people clearing it didnt know where the boundary was but they really should have marked this out before they started bulldozing everything. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 5Apr 06, 2008 7:41 pm I'd tread carefully first, and gather all the facts before proceeding.
You may find that the building company has contracted an earthmoving firm to bulldoze the site & prep it. The owner may not even be aware of it, nor involved. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 6Apr 06, 2008 8:28 pm Yep, I second that. You can't bring the trees back so think about exactly what it is you want to communicate (besides your irritation) Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 7Apr 06, 2008 8:31 pm surely the owners would check the progress of their build, although it probably isnt the owners fault directly someone had stuffed up and started bulldozing our block unfortunately they ripped up the few trees I wanted to keep.
Thing is what kind of response could I possibly expect, its not like they can put them back,, owners will just blame the contractors and the contractors arent gona give a hoot as there is little they can do to rectify the prob. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 8Apr 06, 2008 8:37 pm lol,, sterted my reply before yours cabinfever as we have basically said the same thing,, I dont have much to communicate except how displeased i am with the carelessness to ensure only their block was bulldozed.
However it might be good for them to know this as in a way they will owe me one so if any other issues come up that they are not pleased about we can call it even or if we have to decide who gets the better looking side of the fence they can conceed to favour any discrepencies to us to make up for it. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 9Apr 06, 2008 8:38 pm An apology would be a good start from them - their contractors - they've effectively pulled out your trees. There is no way to fix it - but your neighbours definitely owe you an "I'm sorry". Fi has moved in!! Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 10Apr 06, 2008 8:42 pm Piranha, i'm sure your prospective new neighbours will be very apologetic, i know i sure would be if it was me. But i agree with the others that there isn't much that can be done now...
Were the lots clearly marked with pegs?? But regardless, maybe the contractor might offer to re-plant some shrubs/trees for you...best case scenario i'd say??? Regardless though, i'd start looking at an alternative to the original look you wanted. Hope you catch up with your new neighbour soon....it'll make for an interesting conversation anyway..... Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 11Apr 06, 2008 8:45 pm I might bring it up if i ever run into them or when discussing fence costs etc, who knows maybe they will offer to plant some trees or garden at the back to make up for it.
It might seem like I'm making a bit of a fuss over some trees but the area is all about nature and the trees at the back of the property (which are no more) created a nice living amongst nature feel,, it look so bare now. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 12Apr 06, 2008 8:51 pm I'll have a talk to the builder as well and see if i can convince them to remove the trees that I actually need demolished for free but from what I have heard building companies generally arent that nice unless they have to be in order to get some money from you. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 13Apr 07, 2008 1:11 pm I don't know which state you live in or what tree preservation rules exist in your area, but where I am, existing trees on vacant lots that don't fall within the building footprint usually HAVE to remain onsite - a council requirement. If that is the case in your area, I'd be making sure that YOU don't get the blame for removing any trees that should've been kept Built a Clarendon 'Balmain' 2008 Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 15Apr 07, 2008 3:49 pm I don't suppose it was to prevent them from having to install root barriers? Some builders are very strict when it comes to how far trees are away from building foundations - sometimes a tree several meters away will add a couple of thousand to the site costs due to having to install root barriers. They may have gotten rid of them for this reason - not asking also makes things easier as you can't say no. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 16Apr 08, 2008 1:33 pm Stirring again but.....
I choose a block very much based on the existing flora. For me, this would absolutely not be acceptable - it devalues my block. Here is what I would do. I would talk to the neighbour and establish who was at fault, them or the tree remover. I would then contact my solicitor and begin legal proceedings to recover enough money to have mature trees replanted (this can be $40 000 and up per tree but thay are available). This is why they have liability insurance btw. To me it would be little different than if someone bulldozed the back half of my home. Most probably don't care, but I am not most! I would probably be out of pocket from the legal fees but I would have the home (and garden) that I want and not some shabby compromise foisted on me by lazy contractors. I bet they wouldn't screw up again!!!! Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 17Apr 17, 2008 11:11 am well I rang up brookwater estate to obtain the neighbours contact details and discuss the issue it seems the block hasnt yet sold and brookwater are the ones who bulldozed the trees, they cleared the block as incentive for people to buy.
So I spoke to someone there and they said not much we can do in way of putting the trees back but they have offered to assist with planting some when it comes time for us to landscape. good result I suppose and I hope they have there checques ready as i am going to have alot planted in that section of the property. Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 18Apr 17, 2008 11:40 am piranha So I spoke to someone there and they said not much we can do in way of putting the trees back but they have offered to assist with planting some when it comes time for us to landscape. You may want that in writing....the person you speak to now may not be the person you have to deal with later.... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 19Apr 17, 2008 11:41 am piranha but they have offered to assist with planting some when it comes time for us to landscape. Piranha, I'd be getting that in writing if i were you? Any indications of the $$ extent they are willing to assist with? Just make sure you get exactly what you want!:twisted: Well Done!!! Re: our neighbouring block has had half out trees demolished 20Apr 17, 2008 11:45 am thanks, yeah he did say to email him about it, I will express how upset I am that my favorite trees on the block are now gone ( I was looking forward to setting up a hammock between them too) and see how they will assist. Our relationship with the owner is good, but I'm not sure if I want to impose putting a pole on their property. Your conversation with your neighbour must have gone well… 4 9328 4 14306 That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little… 12 81896 |