The short answer is yes, but it really does depend on what state or city you live in as there are different rules and regulations on tree preservation. So it really is a case-by-case basis.
As this is kind of a broad question, I thought I would break it down into the three main questions.
Whether it’s illegal to prune your tree on your property will all depend on your state or cities tree ordinance for the trimming or pruning of trees. Rules and regulations in these ordinances do vary. Some cities have no rules for tree trimming, and others require a tree removal permit and the work to be carried out by a licensed arborist. The best way to find out that information is to go to your state or city website, and look for their tree preservation order or tree ordinance regulations for more information. You could all also give them a call. Can I cut branches from a neighbour’s tree overhanging my property? By law you can trim and remove branches from your neighbour’s tree that is hanging over your fence line. That being said you do need to make sure that it is legal for you to prune that tree in your city or state, so again you will need to refer to local laws on tree pruning before you go ahead. If you are legally permitted to do so, you do not need the permission to from your neighbour to prune the trees, but only if you need to enter their property to do so. It is however, a good idea to talk with your neighbour first before carrying out any such works if anything but for the sake of being neighbourly and keeping the peace. Can a neighbour force me to trim my trees? If the shoe happens to be on the other foot and you have a tree on your property which is encroaching on your neighbour’s yard, they can ask you remove the branches that are over their yard. In some states they can ask you to split the bill when getting a professional in or even ask you to foot the whole bill! Again you will need to refer to local law to see the exact rules set out, but rest assured you will not be the first neighbour who has a dispute over trees, so there are more than likely going to be rules set in place that you can easily follow. You may also need to contact the disputes resolution centre in your city if you cannot come to a reasonable agreement with your neighbour. How to save on tree trimming when hiring professionals Get 3 quotes You should never just settle for the first quote that you get, we have found that the magic number for getting a tree trimming cost quote is three. You can get more, but in most cases it’s not going save you a lot of money really as it’s about finding the right COMPANIES at the right TIME. Read below to find out why timing is so important. It is very easy these days to just call the first three companies that you find in the local paper or online and get quotes from them, but sometimes you might be picking the best of a bad bunch or an expensive bunch to be more precise. Below we have a trick for finding the best priced local tree trimming services Hire in the cooler months As you could probably well imagine spring and summer are high season for tree trimming and removal. All companies are very busy with up to two months of work booked in advance. When things slow down low in the cooler months you’ll find that there is a lot less demand, but the same amount of companies, so competition is high. If you’re not in a rush to get your tree trimmed, wait a few months and you can easily knock 20 - 30% of the price of your tree trimming job before you even start.
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