Tree Surgeon Aldridge

Those who use an unqualified person, or try to do tree work themselves, may risk damaging trees, property or even life. But even using a specialist tree surgeon who is acquainted with all the hazards does not necessarily mean that tree work is safe. On average there are three deaths and one hundred and forty serious injuries per year within the industry, making it among the most hazardous jobs in the United Kingdom and definitely not for novices to try.

With falling trees or branches causing around 5 deaths each year in the UK, a danger to life can even be posed by a damaged or neglected tree. You may well be liable for any compensation to a third-party as a consequence of your actions, if you bring in someone to conduct tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs. This is why using the services of an accredited Aldridge tree surgeon to do the work on your trees is important. (Figures sourced from HSE).

A trained Aldridge tree surgeon will likely be a registered member of at least one of the 2 major professional arboricultural bodies. The websites of either the International Society of Arboriculture or the Arboricultural Association allow you to check up on the professional status and membership of any tree surgeon in Aldridge. This page enables you to check if any particular tree surgeon has Approved ARB Contractor status, and is a member of either of these two associations.

You'll be able to get in touch with these trade bodies for mediation and for help and advice at any point, if there's an issue during or after any work has been carried out.

You should tactfully decline the offer of a price quote from anybody who isn't on this directory list, and continue your search for an approved and fully qualified tree surgeon. When their professional associations and accreditations have been thoroughly checked, you should try and get a minimum of 3 quotations from different companies in the Aldridge area. While acquiring the quotes you must ask the following questions, making it crystal clear that you need them to provide you with the answers due to the risks of the work involved:

• Can you provide me with a quotation in writing? Always try to get a quote in writing, and NEVER accept a quote that is only given verbally.
• Can you provide a NPTC/LANTRA certificate for chainsaw use and maintenance, and documentary evidence of your professional memberships and qualifications? Any operative/tree surgeon using a chainsaw, must by law hold a NPTC/LANTRA certificate. Certificates and National Diplomas in Arboriculture are qualifications that may be held by a trained Aldridge tree surgeon.
• Exactly what is your level of insurance cover? Your tree surgeon should be able to produce an insurance certificate covering a minimum of five million pounds public liability, as recommended by the ISA and AA.
• Would it be possible for me to contact a person you've recently worked for, so that I can inspect your tree work? It's generally advisable to do an independent examination of recently accomplished work.

On the written quotation that you receive, you will need there to be easily followed details about all the work that is being undertaken. Who's responsible for the removal of debris, tree branches and stumps should be stated, as should specifics of any trees which may be protected in law, and the required steps to obtain permission to work on them. You should also make sure that VAT has been included on the quote. It's vitally important that only skilled people are hired to work on your property and trees, and this is wholly down to you.

PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING - Finding out whether any of your trees are covered by a TPO, your chosen Aldridge tree surgeon should make sure that any work gets the go-ahead from the relevant local authority. Even protected trees need to be maintained so as to cut back old or damaged wood and ensure public safety, so discovering that a tree has protected status doesn't imply that work cannot still be carried out.

If your property in Aldridge is inside a designated conservation area, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) will require no less than 6 weeks written notice of any proposed tree work. This only applies to trees with a trunk diameter of more than 75mm in diameter, at a point 1.5m above ground level. If the pruning or thinning of a protected tree's branches is needed in order to promote and sustain growth, notice is also not necessary.

After fully assessing the health of your trees, your chosen Aldridge tree surgeon will decide on the appropriate treatments and how the best outcome can be safely accomplished. This will involve performing a risk assessment to include public areas, your property and any sections of neighbouring properties that could be affected by falling branches. This stage will also ascertain the level of protection needed and the amount of workforce required. To keep property and the general public safe from damage or harm, this will include both personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety precautions.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - To keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the work area, safety measures and barriers should be put in place before any climbing, cutting of branches or tree felling is started. Traffic might have to be halted temporarily if there is any risk of debris falling onto a public highway.

Different types of tree work will demand that the tree surgeon has different levels of protection. At the bare minimum they will be wearing specialist protective clothing to prevent serious cutting injuries to the torso, hands and legs, when doing chainsaw work. Head and eye protection, and hi-vis clothing, must be worn by all operatives involved in the work.

Extra staff will normally be needed to help with the removal of high branches and heavy pieces of tree trunk, especially if any working at height is involved, and where climbing equipment and ladders are being used. For the removal of waste materials, unhindered access to the work site will be necessary. Therefore, it is recommended that you inform your next door neighbours, as a lorry or skip will need to be parked as close as possible to the work area while work progresses.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - On completion of all the work, the area can be cleared of any debris, and all of the branches and waste can be transported away. Your tree surgeon will then sign off and provide you with a certificate of work done, especially in the case of any protected trees. If any public spaces needed safety measures, this protection can be taken away and highways and footpaths will be re-opened to the public.

If you have any complaints about or issues with the completed work, you should get them put right immediately by firstly speaking to your tree surgeon. If your tree surgeon is a signed up member of a professional association, you can get advice and help from the Arboricultural Association or the International Society of Arboriculture in order to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, if there is any further dispute or arbitration needed.

Locally based Aldridge tree surgery services are most likely have the dialling code 01543 and the postcode WS9. They'll work in Aldridge itself, together with nearby areas like Shire Oak, Pool Green, Harden, Little Aston, Druids Heath, Daisy Bank, Clayhanger, Coal Pool, Hill Hook, Vigo, Stubbers Green, Four Oaks, Mill Green, Daw End, Rushall, Hardwick, and these postcodes: WS9 1DE, WS9 0NS, WS9 0NL, WS9 8RJ, WS9 8JG, WS9 8JD, WS9 1DF, WS9 8LE, WS9 0NR, WS9 1DG.

For this sort of service it's certainly advisable to hire an accredited local tree surgeon. Aldridge home and property owners can benefit from the skills offered by a seasoned professional.

Crown Thinning Aldridge

The elimination of a number of the small branches towards the tree's outer crown to create a leaf density that is even all the way through without altering the shape or size of a tree, is referred to as crown thinning. Such a process is typically only carried out on broad leafed trees and is done to decrease the tree's wind resistance, to lower the total weight of the crown, to permit more sunlight to pass through, to lessen the stress on larger branches due to gravity, ice, snow, or wind or to stop the tree uprooting in windy conditions. The general structure and size of the tree ought not to be changed by crown thinning, and should simply bring about a uniform density of foliage encircling uniformly distributed branches. It should be possible to find crown thinning in Shire Oak, Pool Green, Harden, Little Aston, Druids Heath, Daisy Bank, Clayhanger, Coal Pool, Hill Hook, Vigo, Stubbers Green, Four Oaks, Mill Green, Daw End, Rushall, Hardwick, and Aldridge, West Midlands.. (Tags: Crown Thin Aldridge, Tree Crown Thinning Aldridge, Crown Thinning Aldridge)

Eco-Plugging Stumps Aldridge

If you'd like to remove a substantial tree stump from your property in Aldridge, the common strategy used by most tree surgeons is called stump grinding, which uses heavy specialist machinery. However, these days "eco-plugging" is widely recognised as a more cost-effective alternative to this method. Eco-plugging is not just cheaper, but it's also useful for use in hard-to-reach locations where there are stump grinding accessibility problems.

Eco-plugging is an exceptionally effective treatment for killing tree stumps and doesn't affect any nearby trees and vegetation. Eco-plugs eliminate a tree stump by destroying the entire root system, and can be put to use in any weather conditions, and at any time of the year. Effective for treating a variety of tree species, eco-plugs are 95-100% effective and contain a type of crystalline glyphosate herbicide.

Tree Removal Aldridge

Trees are typically beneficial, therefore tree removal should in fact be a final resort. Having said that, of course there are authentic reasons for removing a tree from your garden or premises in Aldridge. Some of the familiar reasons for needing to perform tree removal are if: your tree is infected/diseased, you've got a dead/dying tree, the roots are obstructing retaining walls/foundations, your tree is just too large for its setting, the tree presents a hazard to safety, your tree is hindering a new construction or the tree is damaged. (Tags: Tree Felling Aldridge, Tree Removal Aldridge, Removing Trees Aldridge)

A Tree Surgeons's Day to Day Tasks

• Maintain and service equipment like chainsaws and wood chippers.
• Climb trees to remove or prune branches.
• Create telephone or on-site quotes for clients.
• Assess the health of trees and formulate treatment plan.
• Produce tree survey reports for both domestic and commercial customers.
• Fell and remove trees and grind stumps.
• Be proficient with power tools and powered machinery.
• Establish dangers presented by trees.
• Tidy work area on completion and remove waste from client's site.
• Deal with customers and complete administrative tasks.
• Chip and cut logs and branches.
• Plant trees and vegetation.

Preventing Storm Damage

When looking at a sturdy, strong tree standing proud and tall in your garden it is difficult to imagine it ever falling over. The life expectancy of most trees far outstrips that of humans or animals, and actually some varieties like oaks, yews and sweet chestnuts can survive for many hundreds of years.

Even so, they can be quite vulnerable to the elements when facing a certain set of conditions, and it's not just the possibility of falling limbs and branches, but in extreme circumstances the whole tree can fall over. Trees have got one major weather related enemy, and that is high winds. As extreme weather events and violent storms become more and more common with climate change, this kind of damage will occur much more frequently in Aldridge in the future. Saturated soil during flooding or extended periods of rainfall can be another issue, as can heavy snow in wintertime.

It is advisable to get a qualified Aldridge tree surgeon to check out your trees to lessen the likelihood of problems with your trees in severe weather conditions, they will prune and remove any dead or overhanging branches that might be an issue.

To prevent larger trees getting struck by lightning, and to safeguard nearby buildings and property which could be susceptible to "jumps" or side-flashes, it's also important to install copper conductors, lightning rods, or other protection systems. A tree can be killed or severely weakened by a lightning strike, and even when the damage isn't immediately recognisable, the tree will probably be more vulnerable to attack by pests and diseases. Lightning is more common than you might imagine, and there are around three hundred thousand strikes every year in the UK.

To protect your trees from storm damage and lessen the chances of serious consequences should an unstable tree topple over as a result of extreme weather, ask your local Aldridge tree surgery firm what they can do. (Tags: Storm Damage Aldridge, Storm Damage Prevention Aldridge, Storm Damaged Trees Aldridge).

Tree Surveys Aldridge

There are a number of instances when a tree survey may be necessary, land development and property extension being the most common. If you're clearing some land in Aldridge which has trees on it, to prepare for the building of an extension to an existing property or a brand new home, you will need to conduct a professional tree survey as laid out by the BS5837 British Standards. Tree surveys on both private and public property in Aldridge, must be carried out by a qualified tree surgeon or tree surveyor.

A wide range of information will be gleaned about all of the trees within the area specified. For instance:

• The species of each tree.
• The spread of branches to East, West, South and North.
• The existence of any Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
• Allocating a unique tree reference number for every tree.
• Tree management guidelines.
• The age of the trees (i.e. young, semi-mature, mature, over-mature and veteran).
• The physiological and structural health of the trees.
• The height of each tree.
• The number of trees.
• The diameter of each tree (measured 1.5m above ground level).
• The expected lifespan of the trees.

A tree survey will probably not be needed if you aren't changing the footprint of the building and are not changing the access points or service lines of an existing property in Aldridge.

Protecting Shrubs & Trees in Winter

Although the winter climate is rarely severe enough to justify protecting your trees and shrubs, it is definitely worth considering as a precaution. In actual fact, even trees, plants and shrubs that we usually consider to be hardy, can benefit from some added protection in the colder winter months.

When you've got trees in your garden in Aldridge, it's storms and high winds that cause the biggest concerns, and they could still be at risk even though many of them will have already dropped their leaves come winter, offering less resistance to wind. If you've got a tree on your property that appears to be weakened, or is in danger of crashing to the ground, you'll want to have it examined by a local tree surgeon, who can offer guidance and advice. Trees and tree branches can also suffer problems because of heavy snowfall, so keep an eye out for trouble in this kind of weather. In the depths of winter, your shrubs and trees might need some protection from frost and ice. Laying a blanket of mulch round the stem bases will allow them to continue absorbing moisture and stop the surrounding soil from freezing.

Dutch Elm Disease

A fungal disease that has killed off many millions of elm trees throughout the British Isles during the last 50 years or more, Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) isn't quite as big a concern as it was previously. Accidentally brought into Great Britain, in infected elm logs imported from Canada in the late nineteen sixties, Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is caused by a fungus called Ophiostoma novo-ulmi which is spread by the elm bark beetle.

After its arrival, it spread rapidly through the movement of elm products like saplings, bark mulch, crates, and firewood logs with the bark on. DED didn't only affect the British Isles, but also destroyed the stocks of elms in continental Europe and North America, it is believed to have originated from Asia (probably Japan).

The first signs of DED are:

• A "shepherd's crook" reaction on affected twigs.
• Twigs with spots or rings in cross-section.
• Foliage that turns yellow, wilts, shrivels and falls.
• Shoots that die back from the tip.

It typically starts to appear in early summer.

As a consequence of disease and the subsequent chopping down of infected, dying and dead trees, there are not many large elms remaining in the UK's countryside, therefore the spread has slowed and the beetle's favourite habitat essentially decimated. New saplings have also been successfully propagated from elms that have so far proved to be resistant.

You can get in touch with your neighbourhood tree surgeon for advice and guidance, if you suspect you may have affected elm trees in your garden in Aldridge, or you could ask for a diagnosis from the Tree Health Diagnostic & Advisory Service, for which there is a fee.

Trees affected - Ulmus and Zelkova.

Agent of spread - small beetles of the Scolytus and Hylorgopinus genera.

Cause - fungi Ophiostoma Novo-Ulmi and Ophiostoma Ulmi.

Wood Chipping Aldridge

To break down the tree limbs, branches and vegetation that tree surgery creates, the majority of competent Aldridge tree surgeons will regularly use wood chipping machines. Although it largely depends on the equipment that's being used, these awesome wood chipping systems can gobble up as much as forty tons of material per hour, and even the more frequently used machines can process around five tonnes each hour, or basically as much as you are able to feed into them.

In addition to providing a handy material that can be used for a number of purposes including; wood pulp, cultivating mushrooms, landscaping, ecosystem restoration, biomass solid fuel, weed prevention, mulch for gardens and garden walkways, chopping down the tree limbs in this way makes them easier to transport.

If you decide that you would like to keep some of the wood chips that your tree surgery project generates, most Aldridge tree surgeons will be happy for you to keep them. If you've got no use for them, they will take them away for use on other assignments, or appropriately dispose of them. Whether you need tree surgery or not, you will appreciate that tree surgeons are the best source for wood chips which you can use in your garden in Aldridge. If you need wood chips to be delivered then most tree surgeons will charge you for this, others let you have them for free.

Companies such as T-Mech, Timberwolf, Forest Master and Crytec, manufacture some of the most popular wood chipping machines that are used in the UK. (Tags: Wood Chipping Services Aldridge, Wood Chipping Equipment Aldridge, Wood Chipping Aldridge, Wood Chips Aldridge).

Pollarding Trees Aldridge

The technique whereby a tree's size is radically reduced because it's got too large for its present setting, is referred to as pollarding. The encouragement of cultivated characteristics and the altering of trees into certain forms or shapes can also be achieved by the pollarding technique. It is sometimes witnessed on trees that serve as borders or hedgerows, in addition to trees that grow alongside roadways in Aldridge. For individuals who like trees this is not a popular process, seeing as the consequence tends to be rather naked and harsh, with the overall appearance of being virtually dead. However, despite the fairly unattractive appearance of pollarded trees like planes, sycamores, maples, oaks, beeches, limes and horse chestnuts, there is a positive feature to the procedure, in that such trees can be retained when they would otherwise need to be felled.

Tree Surgery Tasks Aldridge

Aldridge tree surgeons can usually help you with crown thinning Aldridge, tree fertilising, hazard assessments, crown cleaning, tree watering in Aldridge, tree topping, shielding trees from grazing animals, arboriculture, damaged tree removal, fruit tree pruning in Aldridge, tree planning Aldridge, tree maintenance, eco plug treatments, emergency tree removal Aldridge, dead wooding in Aldridge, tree pest control in Aldridge, root pruning, cut sealing, removal of storm damaged trees, tree replanting, hedge reduction, site clearance, woodchipping, tree bracing, vegetation management in Aldridge, tree reduction, shrub maintenance, hedge lowering, stump removal in Aldridge, hedge cutting and other tree surgeon services in Aldridge, West Midlands. Listed are just a few of the duties that are handled by a tree surgeon. Aldridge companies will inform you of their entire range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Stubbers Green tree surgeon, Mill Green tree surgeon, Rushall tree surgeon, Vigo tree surgeon, Clayhanger tree surgeon, Four Oaks tree surgeon, Pool Green tree surgeon, Shire Oak tree surgeon, Daw End tree surgeon, Harden tree surgeon, Daisy Bank tree surgeon, Coal Pool tree surgeon, Little Aston tree surgeon, Hardwick tree surgeon, Druids Heath tree surgeon and more. Practically all of these areas are serviced by tree care companies. Householders in the area can acquire tree surgery estimates by clicking here.

Tree Care Services Aldridge

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• Aldridge Root Grinding
• Aldridge Shrub Maintenance
• Aldridge Tree Felling
• Aldridge Crown Lifting
• Aldridge Crown Removal
• Aldridge Wood Chipping
• Aldridge Tree Lopping
• Aldridge Air-Spading
• Aldridge Tree Shaping
• Aldridge Stump Grinding
• Aldridge Stump Removal
• Aldridge Tree Management
• Aldridge Stump Treatment
• Aldridge Tree Surveys

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