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Tree Surgeon

Josh2015 · 2025-07-12 13:03:05

I have an overgrown Ash tree in my Garden. A guy called to the door offering to trim at the top and sides. What is the position regarding public liability ie if he falls am I liable?

12-07-2025 02:03PM

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Josh2015

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I have an overgrown Ash tree in my Garden. A guy called to the door offering to trim at the top and sides. What is the position regarding public liability ie if he falls am I liable?

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#2 12-07-2025 02:06PM

HazeDoll

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If you have a thriving ash tree you're lucky. Dieback disease has done huge damage to the ash population.
No matter what tree it is though I would never give a job like that to somebody who comes knocking at the door. Tree surgeons are very busy, as difficult to get hold of as a plumber. If that chap is actively looking for jobs he's almost certainly a chancer.

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#3 12-07-2025 04:28PM

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As above.
You seek out tradesmen not other way around.
PolPolitely decline.

To thine own self be true

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#4 12-07-2025 05:20PM

Seth Brundle

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058419398/tree-surgeon

I'd put money on it that he wasn't actually a tree surgeon (maybe he was some form of gardener) nor was he insured.

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#5 13-07-2025 12:40PM

Josh2015

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Thanks to everyone.

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#6 13-07-2025 10:50PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123629890#Comment_123629890

His first name wasnt John by any chance ?

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