The mature trees behind the hedge, done to a proper standard.

What's included

• Crown thinning - removing selected small branches to let more light and air through the canopy, without changing the overall size or shape
• Crown raising - removing lower branches to lift clearance over a path, drive or lawn
• Crown reduction - reducing the overall spread and height while keeping the natural branch structure, rather than topping
• Deadwooding - removing dead, dying or damaged branches, usually the first safety priority on an older tree
• TPO check and application, or Conservation Area section-211 notice, handled and filed on your behalf where the tree needs it
• All arisings cleared and disposed of properly

Ask us: is my tree protected, and does that mean I can't touch it?

Not necessarily. A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or Conservation Area status means you need consent before pruning, not that pruning is banned outright. Routine, sensible arboricultural work (removing dead wood, a modest crown thin) is usually approved quickly. What it does mean is you can't just get a chainsaw out on a Saturday - unauthorised work on a protected tree in a conservation area carries a fine of up to £20,000 in the magistrates' court, and unlimited in the Crown Court. We check protected status on every quote before we agree a price, and file the paperwork as part of the job.

Pricing

Tree work is priced per tree after we've seen it, based on species, size, access and how much work is needed. As a rough guide, deadwooding or a light crown thin on a mid-size garden tree typically runs £150 – £450; a full crown reduction on a large mature standard can run considerably more, particularly where access requires rigging rather than a straightforward climb.