Tree Services Frequently Asked Questions
- I love trees, but I want my view back. Can you help?
- Will my property be damaged when you fell the tree?
- Do you take everything away or can I keep the logs?
- Will you leave me with a mess?
- The tree is in the power lines / the tree is damaging my property - can you help?
- Can you remove stumps?
- When is the best time to carry out work on my trees?
- I’ve heard that I can legally cut off any branches from my neighbour’s tree which overhang my property provided I throw all the logwood and fruit back over their side - is that correct?
I love trees, but I want my view back. Can you help?
Trees can often enhance a view, adding depth and scale to a landscape. There are usually alternatives to removing or topping your trees. Our experienced consultants will be happy to discuss the harm caused by topping trees and will explore with you some of the options which may be possible.
Will my property be damaged when you fell the tree?
Should tree removal be the only option, you can rely on our expertise to carry out this operation efficiently and safely. We are fully insured against accidental damage.
Do you take everything away or can I keep the logs?
We can remove all material arising from a job although we do encourage our customers to recycle. Most of our end products provide useful, recyclable materials. Mulch around plants will suppress weeds and reduce the need for watering. Logwood, if properly seasoned and burnt in approved appliances, is an extremely efficient means of heating and is carbon neutral.
Will you leave me with a mess?
We take pride in leaving the work site clean and tidy.
The tree is in the power lines / the tree is damaging my property - can you help?
Our trained operators can safely carry out internationally approved pruning techniques to reduce the growth of the tree, without creating vigorous and potentially hazardous regrowth.
Can you remove stumps?
We can remove stumps from the most awkward locations.
When is the best time to carry out work on my trees?
We operate all year round and trees are generally not too fussy about when they are pruned. The dormant, winter period is often better for deciduous trees which have lost their leaves as branch and fork defects can be more easily spotted. Some trees ‘bleed’ quite heavily if pruned in the spring and early summer time, but current research suggests that this bleeding is actually doing no harm to the tree. Fruit trees are sometimes more specific about when they are pruned both in terms of productivity and disease control. One of our consultants will be happy to discuss this with you.
I’ve heard that I can legally cut off any branches from my neighbour’s tree which overhang my property provided I throw all the logwood and fruit back over their side - is that correct?
We always encourage people to reach an agreement over these issues in a neighbourly way. Perhaps we can help by talking to your neighbour on your behalf. If diplomacy has failed we can help you understand your rights and responsibilities under the Property Law act, however we always advise that qualified legal advice is sought. And yes, your neighbour owns all the produce from his tree and it must be returned if required.