There’s a willow tree on next doors land within six yards of my property. It has already grown taller than the house and the branches scrape against the roof and upstairs windows. I wrote to the owner but haven’t received a reply. I am worried that the roots will have reached the houses foundations.
You must insist on a reply from the owner, and if necessary get a solicitor to write on your behalf. Now that you have alerted your neighbour to the potential danger from the tree he will probably be liable for any damage that may occur; but you’re better off preventing damage at this stage rather than waiting for disaster to happen. Make sure your buildings insurance is up to date. You can cut back the branches yourself.