Walnut tree impact

Seven · 26th April 2010, 11:34 PM

Hi,

I am renovating a very old house and there is a walnut tree about 1 meter from the front door, which my builder would like to cut down so that a porch can be built.

However, I am worried about the impact on the house if this tree is cut down. Would it cause subsidence? But if left would it cause subsidence, as there are no foundations in the house.

I live in Bulgaria, the land is clay and flint, so very hard and i'm about 500 meters above sea level

Eric Frei · 27th April 2010, 07:38 AM

We really need to see some pics and see the size of the tree etc.

How old is the house and tree?

Has any subsidence occured yet?

You say the house has no foundation, what is under the house, anything?

Seven · 27th April 2010, 03:38 PM

Hi thanks for that, but I have posted a photo.

The house is about 150 years old.
I don't know how old the tree is - it is in the photo
It is about just over a meter from the front door
There is nothing under the house, it is sat on clay and flint.
The lower level of the house is made of stone
There is no evidence of subsidence at the moment.

Thanks Seven

Eric Frei · 28th April 2010, 04:10 PM

Gee, sounds unusual .... I cant help.

26th April 2010, 11:34 PM	#1
Seven I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bulgaria Posts: 2	Walnut tree impact Hi, I am renovating a very old house and there is a walnut tree about 1 meter from the front door, which my builder would like to cut down so that a porch can be built. However, I am worried about the impact on the house if this tree is cut down. Would it cause subsidence? But if left would it cause subsidence, as there are no foundations in the house. I live in Bulgaria, the land is clay and flint, so very hard and i'm about 500 meters above sea level Attached Thumbnails

27th April 2010, 07:38 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Walnut tree impact We really need to see some pics and see the size of the tree etc. How old is the house and tree? Has any subsidence occured yet? You say the house has no foundation, what is under the house, anything? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

27th April 2010, 03:38 PM	#3
Seven I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bulgaria Posts: 2	Re: Walnut tree impact Hi thanks for that, but I have posted a photo. The house is about 150 years old. I don't know how old the tree is - it is in the photo It is about just over a meter from the front door There is nothing under the house, it is sat on clay and flint. The lower level of the house is made of stone There is no evidence of subsidence at the moment. Thanks Seven

28th April 2010, 04:10 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Walnut tree impact Gee, sounds unusual .... I cant help. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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