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Tree roots damaging front low wall

Reported via mobile in the Damage Caused By a Street Tree category anonymously at 13:03, Tuesday 2 December 2025

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1265366-C5V4K0.

Tree roots pushing up the plat form and pressing on the front wall of No. 48. The branches are protruding into the front garden causing leaves on the entrance. Needs to trim the branches away from Nos 46 and 48. Numerous communications have been made over the last five years on this issue and no actions berms taken by the Merton Council.

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 13:03, Tuesday 2 December 2025

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