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My brother used to be a tree surgeon. The only advice he got from his boss was 'don't let go of the chainsaw whilst it's running' - some horrible stories of limbs going flying! Not sure what to do about your root problem. How old and big and solid is the tree? If it's been there for a while...

Thought this was going to be a post about the Big Lebowski for a moment - I could quite imagine Lebowski having a similar incident with a paint pot.

:) Good one. Did he get paid still?

As I say, perhaps I'm talking rubbish. Is it right in the centre of the room?

Hi, I would have thought the simplest approach the one most builders / architects would recommend is leaving the beam where it is and raising the floor to align with it. Not sure how much vertical space that would leave you with though. You could always have a raised floor one side where you...

Good luck!

Hi Wimpy, I grew up in Shropshire, whereabouts are you? Can't help you on this I'm afraid. I think the best thing would be to ask another plumber to come out and take a look at it for you and see if they can suggest what your best options are. Sorry I couldn't be much more use.