Tree surgeons

It depends on the size of the tree, how easy it is to reach, what sits around it, and whether you want the stump and the wood taken away. We come out, look at the job and give you a clear, no-obligation quote, so you know the full cost before any work starts.

Usually not, but a tree covered by a Tree Preservation Order needs the council's consent before it is cut down, lopped or uprooted, and in a conservation area you must give the council six weeks' notice first. If you are not sure, we will help you check before any work is booked.

Yes. Tree work is not banned in summer, but it is an offence to damage or destroy a wild bird's nest while it is in use or being built. We check every tree for active nests before we cut, and hold off where we find one.

Late autumn and winter usually suit planned tree work best: the leaves are down, the tree is dormant, and it falls outside the busiest part of the nesting season. Dead, dangerous or storm-damaged trees are different and are best dealt with as soon as possible.

Yes. We grind stumps out below ground level, or dig smaller stumps and roots out with our own excavator, so the ground is ready for a new lawn, a patio or a build.

We chip the branches on site with our own chipper and take the arisings and timber away, leaving the ground clear and tidy. If you would rather keep the wood, we can leave it on site, and cutting it into logs can be added to the job.

Yes. We clear trees for developers, businesses and local authorities, from a single tree on a car park to whole plots ahead of a build. It slots straight into our site clearance and enabling works, so one team takes the ground from overgrown to development-ready.