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Updates

• Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.

  We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.

  Did you know…?
  We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.
  

  Posted by Merton Council at 11:05, Tue 2 December 2025

• For tree root damage within your property boundary, we are unable to carry out repairs in private property. However, you may submit a damage claim and then arrange the repairs yourself by the compensation if approved. Please see following link for details about claim procedure: https://www.merton.gov.uk/ council-and-local-democracy/ complaints-comments/ insurance-claims During the repairing, you can cut back tree roots within property boundary and consider to inserting root barriers. According to Merton Council’s policy document: Tree Strategy 2023–2029 and common law precedents: Residents have right to prune overhanging branches or encroaching roots up to their property boundary, provided the tree is not protected (e.g. by a Tree Preservation Order) or in a conservation area. The pruned material remains council property, but you do not need to return it and please dispose of in legal and appropriate manner. Please note that access to council land is not permitted during such work for safety reasons. Removing large roots can affect the tree’s stability and increase the risk of whole tree failure. We recommend using a qualified tree surgeon or consulting an arboriculturist for safe, professional work: https://www.trees.org.uk/ Find-a-professional

  Posted by Merton Council at 12:15, Tuesday 20 January 2026