Your tree surgery related questions and answers

It is essential to consider Tree Preservation Orders when planning some work. Searches can be made online or we can undertake these for you if you wish….

Tree surgery is a highly skilled and potentially very dangerous occupation, not to mention the significant risk of damaging your trees……

Our tree surgeon costs do not have a minimum charge, unlike other London tree surgeons, and we do not have an hourly charge, as each tree and site is assessed on an individual basis. Our assurance is that the work will be carried out by our qualified tree surgeons, to your satisfaction, for the cost quoted in advance….

Trees should be regarded as real assets to our homes, however, occasionally they can cause problems to nearby (about 1.5m) structures. If you are concerned then contact us for professional advice. …

It is recommended that trees are worked on after leaf fall and before bud burst, however is not true for all species and we can give you a written report and recommendation for your specific trees and hedges….

Regular maintenance ensures continued health and preventing a problem costs less than curing one once it has developed, whatever the age of the tree….

It is a property owner’s responsibility to ensure his/her trees are in safe condition. Assessments should be done by qualified arboricultural consultants….

You can prune or remove any branches on your side as long as you don’t damage the tree. TPOs may need to be considered. You must also offer the debris back to the owner….

If any type of bird is nesting in a tree or hedge then it is legally protected, so long as the nest is in use. This can delay work until the nesting season is over….

All of our site teams have the required National Proficiency Test Council qualifications and each tree surgeon carries a card displaying their completed qualifications. And for tree surgeon insurance, we have both public liability and employers’ liability insurance ensuring property and people are covered….

While it may be possible in some circumstances to offer a rough estimate of the cost of tree surgery based on a photograph and a description of the access, it is generally necessary for our qualified tree surgeons to make a site visit, not only to view the tree and assess the access, but also to discuss the options open to you….

We will always try to get work booked in as soon as possible and will make every effort to accommodate your preferences….

It is always possible to remove or prune or reduce trees of any size in limited spaces and we have many years of experience in doing so in your area……

Yes you can, though some chipped trees are unsuitable for garden use. We can advise you of the suitability of your specific trees….