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Roots damaged path way

Reported via mobile in the Damage Caused By a Street Tree category anonymously at 08:57, Saturday 24 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1270405-F6Z2L1.

Tree was not cut back at high level few years now over hanging my property up high also over hangs card so when branches fall die cover peoples cars roots have damage pavements as me and my husband are oap’s and my husband un bad health we can’t cut this tree back that over hangs our house and is quite close to our up stairs window’s the lower part of tree was cut back in summer as block path way needs to be done as as can’t access car’s plus curb all up

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 08:57, Saturday 24 January 2026

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