Backwoods Tree Services

Failure of Backwoods Tree Service to notify me prior to removing a 40 ft spruce tree from my neighbour's front yard caused damage to my trailer.Backwoods Tree Service was retained by my neighbour, [redacted], at [redacted] Cres, Saskatoon, to remove her approx. 40 foot spruce tree from her front yard on June 20, 2014. My 2008 [redacted] trailer was stored at the side of my house, in very close proximity to this tree, as the tree was planted within 3 feet of the property line. Multiple tree branches extended over the trailer and onto my property. Backwoods Tree Service had a responsibility to notify me of the intended date to remove this tree to not only have my permission to be on my property, but also to afford me the opportunity to move my trailer to prevent any possible damage to it during the tree's removal. Failure to do so has resulted in damage to the trailer, specifically a deep scratch to one awning arm and a large crack to a plastic shroud trim cover. This trailer was appraised by [redacted] of [redacted] on June 13,2014, when multiple pictures were taken and no visible damage to the exterior was noted. I also was required to leave work approx. 3 hrs early that day to attempt to intervene when notified by my children that the tree was being removed, as they were concerned about the trailer being damaged.Desired SettlementAs a replacement shroud is no longer available from [redacted], a replacement one can be made from 1/8" aluminum treadplate by [redacted] Metal Fabrication for a quoted cost of $240 plus taxes & installation. Approx cost will be $300 total.