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Cracked wall due to nearby tree roots

Reported via desktop in the Trees and woodland category anonymously at 13:39, Thursday 31 July 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Bath and North East Somerset Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7960519.

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This old birch tree is over 50 years old and approx 50 ft tall. It is approx 1 metre from our retaining wall. The underlying root movement has cracked our wall in a 'U' shape and is now pushing the top stones/coping stones out of place. The paving slabs in our terrace at the top of the wall are also being displaced and uneven which is a trip hazard for us as we are elderly. Our builders have now quoted for remedial works and we are holding the Council responsible for the damage.

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  • Thank you for your report. We are investigating this issue and will keep your report updated throughout the process.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Bath and North East Somerset Council at 13:01, Friday 1 August 2025

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