Who removes a small tree against a utility pipe in Austin?

Servizi 6g fa 7 answers • viniciuscorreia1

I'm responsible for yard maintenance in my lease, but I don't want to damage the utility pipe that leads to the electric meter on the side of my house. I need to remove a small tree that's pushing against the pipe, but I'm not sure who to call or what to do.

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Nienke D • 6g fa

It's a good idea to identify the pipe before digging or cutting roots, as it could be a costly mistake to turn a small tree problem into a utility issue.

toby • 6g fa

Have you considered using triclopyr products like Garlon 3A or imazypyr bullets to kill the tree? It will eventually dry out and can be broken up after it's dead.

gabrielnguyen • 6g fa

It's ironic that the one shrub chose to grow in the most expensive location possible.

Gaston Benitez • 6g fa

Instead of removing the tree, you can drill a few holes and fill them with triclopyr. This will kill the tree, and you can break it up afterwards.

Bastien Perrin • 6g fa

This is not a matter of basic yard maintenance; it's a long-term issue that should have been addressed much earlier. As a landlord, I would expect my tenants to handle such problems promptly. It's worth calling the landlord to report the issue.

viniciuscorreia1 OP • 6g fa

My landlord informed me that yard maintenance falls under tenant responsibilities, but I'm not convinced that removing this large, overgrown tree is a basic yard maintenance task. We've been living here for over two years, and the issue has clearly been neglected.

Bastien Perrin • 5g fa

That tree was already there when we moved in, and it's been growing steadily over the years.

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