The Tree

Here it is! The biggest worry that we've had since purchasing our home last year. It's a huge tree that was planted far too close to the house. The roots are growing under the house and pushing on the foundation, as well as popping up to the surface making it a challenge to walk around the yard. We considered trying to take it down ourselves. My dad has taken down many trees in the past, but this one is just too close to the house and our neighbors house to attempt it.

After a couple estimates from some tree removal services in town, Jeff and I decided that now is the time. We're hoping to have it ripped out by this time next month. It will be nice to just have it gone. Then the hard part starts. We have to dig all of the huge roots out of the yard before we can plant new sod. Some of the roots are large enough to look like another tree. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is the reason we got the house so low from the asking price.