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Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Overhanging Tree Branches?

Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Overhanging Tree Branches?

A common occurrence that often sparks confusion among neighbors is when there are overhanging tree branches over your…

May 04,2022

A common occurrence that often sparks confusion among neighbors is when there are overhanging tree branches over your property. Most people find themselves questioning their rights regarding the branches portion of the tree in their home, and that’s why it is advisable to consult a reputable tree care company to avoid hefty fines. At Sesmas Tree Service, we consider state and county law when dealing with overhanging tree branches to determine which rules apply to your situation. Here are general rules regarding overhanging branches on your side of the property.

Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Overhanging Tree Branches?

How to Tell if a Tree is on Your Property

Before purchasing a home, one is usually required to hire a professional property surveyor to conduct a survey showing you the boundaries of your property. This goes a long way in determining which trees fall on your neighbor’s property line and those on your property. If a tree trunk is within your property line, it becomes part of your lawn, but those that don’t are your neighbor’s responsibility. Once you have established where the tree lies, hiring a professional tree service for maintenance is the next step.

Boundary Disputes

Trees at the edge of the property make it hard to determine who is responsible for providing care, which can raise disputes if the branches are hanging on both properties. A survey of the properties needs to be done again to establish physical markers of the property. If the tree lies in the middle of the boundary, such a rare case calls for shared responsibilities in maintaining the tree. This means that any act of removing the tree needs to be agreed upon by both parties, and a tree care company can help provide the required services with minimal damage to both properties.

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Known Hazards

Before attempting any maintenance on overhanging tree branches, regularly check your property for signs of rot or disease. Failure to do so can weaken the branches, which leads to hazardous falls and damage to your property. If the tree was on your property and caused damage to your neighbor’s property, you are responsible for maintaining it and paying for repairs.

If you detect a neighbor’s tree that you feel is hazardous, you should talk with them about hiring a professional tree service for maintenance before things get out of hand. It also prevents legal action against your neighbor, filing a legal complaint with your town to remove it.

Overhanging Branches on Your Property

When the tree trunk is on your neighbor’s property, the responsibility of cutting the branches that extend to your property falls upon you. You can trim any branches on your property line, but ensure you don’t damage your neighbor’s tree in the process. It is advisable to hire Sesmas Tree Service to handle maintenance and prevent damage to your property and household members. We guarantee top-notch services at a pocket-friendly rate. Call us today and schedule an appointment with our team and learn more about dealing with overhanging tree branches.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

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