Tree surgery is the art of felling or reshaping a tree. If you have an outdoor space that you would like to stay visually stimulating and safe, you would need to hire a skilled tree surgeon to maintain the trees. It’s not a profession for the fainthearted. It is a dangerous profession, which relies on the use of power tools and sturdy climbing equipment. Tree surgeons have to be in peak physical condition. Their strength and fitness are required to be able to shape, prune or lope overgrown or dead branches off a tree, reduce the height of a tree or remove a tree altogether to eliminate any risk of harm or damage to your property.

Below you can see some of the completed projects that have been done in the past;

I am proud to have reshaped many gardens into stunning works of art by utilising my professional tree surgery services throughout the Wirral.

Planning conditions – new build properties with trees and trees near building sites may be protected by the LPA. You will want to get permission from them first.

Felling licences – you don’t need to apply for a felling licence for a tree that is grown in a garden, but if a tree lies beyond your garden space, you will have to make an application to the Forestry Commission for a license.

Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) – these regulations protect any tree that is thought to add to the appeal of a given area. These regulations also protect tree species on the brink of extinction.

Conservation areas – you will have to notify the LPA (local planning authority) if you would like to fell or modify a tree that is located in a conservation area. You’ll need to notify the local planning authority six weeks prior to modifying or felling a tree. A written notice containing all of the details of your tree surgery project is the best course of action.

If you want to avoid receiving a large fine, you will need to read about the key tree legislation listed below.

Before going forward with any plans to felling or pruning a tree, you will need to be certain that the law doesn’t protect the plant you want to modify.

If you have a tree in your garden that doesn’t seem to be faring very well and are not sure whether you need professional help have a look at this small list of tree symptoms. Reading about the symptoms of sick trees will help you to decide whether to contact a tree specialist.

How Much do Tree Surgeons Charge?

The majority of tree surgery companies provide a variety of tree surgery services instead of trying to sell service packages. This gives you the freedom to choose as many tree surgery services as you require without paying for full-service packages that you do not need. Below we will access all of the factors that need to be taken into account for your tree surgery project so we can get a rough idea of how much it will end up costing.

Tree size. A survey will be conducted, which will consist of details about the height of the tree along with the measurements of the crown and trunk width. Depending upon how large the plant is will depend on how much trimming work will need to be done. If the tree is of a considerable size, then heavy-duty equipment may be needed, which will increase the costs of tree surgery.

Accessibility. Does the tree have sufficient access? If the tree is hard to reach, it will require heavier and more expensive equipment. As you can see, accessibility has a huge part to play, and it can have a significant impact on your final quote.

Location. If the tree is located next to a fence or by a road, it’s not very difficult to have it removed. If a tree is located next to power lines or buildings, then this will need more effort because every branch that is cut from the tree will need to be lowered to the ground carefully using ropes.

Job type. Pollarding, crown shaping, height reduction, and tree pruning might look like easy tasks that don’t take much time to complete. Don’t be fooled as these tasks are carried out by experts with many years of experience and can end up costing more than you thought. A tree that has been saved will pay back the investment in time.

Tree count and type. The cost of having trees trimmed will depend on how many trees you have that need trimming. Bear in mind, some species of plant are more difficult to handle than others.

Job length. The time it takes to complete a job can vary from as little as two hours or up to two or three days. Some jobs may need several tree specialists to work together depending upon where the tree is located. The parking situation will have to be taken into account as the travelling distance from where the company is located from where you are.

Tree health and diseases. If a tree has weather inflicted damage, pests or fungi, it can become very unstable. Treatment for a tree in this type of condition can be quite expensive because it is a significant safety risk.

Waste removal. The removal and disposal of a trees remains such as leaves, tree trunks, and branches may come at a further cost depending upon which company you choose. Some companies charge for the service, and others do not.

Considering all these factors, you may think tree felling and pruning costs in the UK are a lot more expensive than you first imagined. I offer all of these tree services, and you only have to pay for what you need. Pricing is very competitive, all tasks will be completed safely and quickly, and all safety regulations will be adhered to.