I didn't realize they were so close to the house, yes be careful. Luckily for me the guy that cuts down ours is pretty skilled at doing it. He dropped a tree down between 4 others that were close and surrounding it. That tree was dead so it had to come down he said where he was going to have it fall and he did it. Amazing to watch when they do it.
Yes, I agree Gordon, Rhodies would look great.