If wish to claim compensation from us because you believe that a Merton Council-owned tree has caused damage to your property or a person, please contact your solicitor or insurer. They should gather the appropriate evidence and contact us.
Contact us
If you are the person claiming compensation, you must ask a solicitor or insurance company to contact us on your behalf. We will not accept claims sent directly to us by claimants.
If you are a solicitor or insurance company representing a claimant, please contact us as follows:
- For street trees, use this form: Claim compensation for damage caused by a street tree
- For trees in parks: please email streettrees@merton.gov.uk
What happens next
We will assess the claim and provide a response to the representative who submitted the claim to us.