Tree Surgeon Brixham

Employing a non-qualified person for tree work or attempting to do it on your own, could harm your trees, cause damage to property, or even be life threatening. However, even for professional tree surgeons who are aware of all the dangers, tree work is not entirely safe. Within the industry there are a startling average of three deaths and a hundred and forty severe injuries per year, making tree surgery among the most dangerous jobs in the UK.

With falling branches and trees causing around 5 deaths annually in Britain, a threat to life can even be presented by a neglected or damaged tree. You may well be liable for any compensation to any third-party as a consequence of your actions, if you bring in somebody to do tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs. The above are merely some of the reasons why it is essential to hire a professional tree surgeon to undertake the work on your trees in Brixham. (The figures given were sourced from HSE).

SELECTING A TREE SURGEON IN BRIXHAM - A qualified Brixham tree surgeon will likely be a registered member of one or both of the 2 major trade bodies. You can view the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon on the websites of either the Arboricultural Association or the International Society of Arboriculture. This website permits you to check whether any specific local tree surgeon has recognised ARB Approved Contractor status, and has membership of either of these two bodies.

For assistance in arbitration and for advice and help at any point during or after the work has been finished, you're able to communicate with either of these trade bodies.

You shouldn't be frightened to respectfully decline the offer of an estimate from someone who is not on this directory, because after all, it's an approved contractor who you are looking for. When you have reassured yourself of their professional qualifications and memberships you should try to get at least three quotations from different companies in the Brixham area. There are various crucial questions that you should ask whilst you are gathering the quotes, and due to the risks involved in the work, you must make it abundantly clear that you need them to provide the answers. You should for instance ask:

• Can you provide me with a written quotation? You must NEVER settle for a verbal quote only. Only ever accept a written quote.
• What level of insurance cover have you got? You should not consider a tree surgeon in Brixham with any less than five million pounds public liability insurance as recommended by the ISA and AA.
• Do you have documentary evidence of your professional membership, qualifications and a NPTC/LANTRA certificate for chainsaw use and maintenance? The NPTC/LANTRA is a required certificate in law for any tree surgeon who uses a chainsaw. Certificates and National Diplomas in Arboriculture are qualifications that might be held by a skilled Brixham tree surgeon.
• Would I be able to to contact somebody you have recently done work for, so that I can check your tree work? Doing an independent examination of any recent work is always a good idea.

The written quotation that you're given should include clear and accurate information on the proposed tree work. It should include specifics of any trees which might be protected in law, and the required steps to obtain permission to work on them, and also state whose responsibility it is to remove waste, tree branches and stumps. Verify that VAT has also been included on the quotation. You have a responsibility to hire only competent people to work on your property and trees, and it is crucial to understand that. This is stated by the "Common law duty of care responsibilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING - Checking whether any of your trees are protected, your preferred Brixham tree surgeon should make certain that any tree work gets the go-ahead from the appropriate local authority. Finding a tree has got protected status does not signify that work cannot be carried out, since even protected trees need to be maintained in order to cut back old or damaged wood and ensure the safety of the public.

If your property in Brixham is situated in a conservation area then a minimum of 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) prior to any work being carried out. This is only applicable to trees with a stem diameter of over 7.5 centimetres in diameter, at a point 1.5 metres above the ground. Notice is also not a requirement if thinning or pruning of a protected tree's branches is necessary in order to encourage and sustain growth.

After fully assessing the health of your trees, your Brixham tree surgeon will decide on the necessary treatments and how the required outcome can safely be achieved. This involves doing a full risk assessment to include your property, public areas and any parts of neighbouring properties that could be impacted by falling branches. At this point, the number of operatives required and the level of protection needed will also be established. This could include a number of safety precautions along with PPE to ensure the safety of passers-by and adjacent property.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - Before any tree felling, cutting of branches or climbing is started, safety measures, cones and barriers will be put in place to keep passers-by and unauthorised persons away from the work area. If there's a threat of falling debris onto a public road, traffic might need to be halted temporarily.

According to the type of work required a tree surgeon will need varying degrees of protection. At the bare minimum when working with a chainsaw they're going to be wearing special protective clothing to prevent serious cutting injuries to the legs, torso and hands. Without exception, every operative involved in the work should wear head and eye protection, and high visibility clothing.

Ladders and associated climbing equipment will need to be deployed if working at height is involved, and to assist in the removal of high branches and large pieces of tree trunk, additional operatives will be essential. For taking waste away from the work area, a truck or skip will be stationed as close as possible to the area. This need for access is reason enough for informing your next door neighbours of the work you're planning to do.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - On completion of all the tree work, the whole site can be cleared of all debris, and all of the waste materials can be transported away. Your tree surgeon will then sign off and provide you with a certificate of work, especially when the trees are protected. If there were any public areas that needed safety measures, this protection can be removed and highways and paths will be re-opened.

If you have any issues or problems with the completed work, you should first take them up with your tree surgeon so that they can be fixed immediately. If your tree surgeon is an approved member of a trade association, you can obtain guidance and help from the International Society of Arboriculture or the Arboricultural Association so as to arrive at a satisfactory solution, if there is any further dispute or arbitration required.

Local Brixham tree surgeons will most likely have the telephone code 01803 and the postcode TQ5. They'll work in Brixham itself, together with nearby areas like Dartmouth, Tweenaway, Higher Brixham, Coleton, Paignton, Sandridge, Boohay, Woodhuish, East Cornworthy, Galmpton, Kingsweir, Dittisham, Churston Ferrers, Maypool, Torquay, Greenway, and these postcodes: TQ5 8DT, TQ5 8EX, TQ5 8AX, TQ5 8DE, TQ5 8AF, TQ5 8ET, TQ5 0AS, TQ5 0DN, TQ5 0AX, TQ5 0SD.

If you need this kind of assistance it is certainly best to bring in an approved local tree surgeon. Brixham business and home owners can benefit from the skills and knowhow that a fully trained professional can offer.

Tree Surveys Brixham

There are a number of times when a tree survey might be required, land development and property extension being the most common. If, for example, you are clearing some land in Brixham to make room for a new house or an extension to an existing property, and trees are growing on that land, you may need to arrange a professional tree survey to British Standards BS5837. All tree surveys should be handled by an accredited arboricultural surveyor or tree surgeon, regardless of whether they are being performed on private or public property in Brixham.

If a tree survey is done properly, it will glean a good deal of information about all the trees within the area specified. For instance:

• Recommendations for tree management.
• The existence of any TPOs.
• The height of each tree.
• The age of the trees.
• The spread of the branches to the South, East, North and West.
• The expected lifespan of the trees.
• The species of trees on the site (either common or scientific).
• The structural and physiological health of the trees.
• The allocation of a unique reference number for each of the trees.
• The number of trees.
• The diameter of each tree (taken 1.5m above ground level).

You will most likely not need a tree survey if you are doing work on an existing property in Brixham but you're not extending the footprint of the property and are not changing the service lines or access points. (Tags: Arboricultural Surveyors Brixham, Tree Survey Brixham, Brixham Tree Surveys, Tree Surveys Brixham).

Woodland Clearance Brixham

Woodland clearance in the Brixham area is a sophisticated process that can be affected by numerous restrictions and regulations. An experienced tree surgeon contractor in Brixham can provide a comprehensive service that will abide by all laws and covenants on the land, and will also complete the project an environmentally friendly way.

A professional company will liaise with local and national woodland authorities and organisations to carry out an extensive survey of the site. If it is learned that protected animal or plant life is on the site to be cleared, it is necessary to transfer these flora and fauna, if approval is given by the relevant authorities.

It is going to be much more economical to bring in a professional Brixham tree care company to undertake your clearance project, because the chipping, felling and mulching equipment that is required is very pricey. (Tags: Woodland Management Brixham, Woodland Clearances Brixham, Woodland Clearance Brixham, Woodland Preservation Brixham).

Stump Grinding

If you wish to get stump grinding carried out, it is wise to hire the services of a firm having the correct knowhow and gear. Qualified tree surgeons should be able to clear every last bit of tree stump to well below ground level. Grinding down stumps and roots to right up against structures and walls while avoiding damage, can only be successfully achieved if your chosen tree surgeon has got access to the right machinery. This tailor-made stump grinding apparatus is so adaptable that it can even be used to clear away stumps that are located in alleys, passageways and other generally inaccessible spots. It can take a herculean effort to take out the stumps of big trees, where the stump and major roots grow down to a considerable depth, making the job even more challenging if you don't have the right gear.

Tree Surgery Tasks Brixham

Brixham tree surgeons can usually help with landscaping, safety inspections, crown lifting, tree pest control Brixham, tree reduction, monitoring of tree health Brixham, repair of storm damaged trees, tree work, brush cutting services in Brixham, tree planting, hedge reduction, air spading, eco-plugging, stump treatment in Brixham, root grinding, arboriculture, damage restoration, root pruning Brixham, root removal, hedge lowering Brixham, tree cabling in Brixham, crown removal, tree pruning, tree watering Brixham, hedge planting Brixham, tree care services, emergency tree surgery, fruit tree pruning, tree fertilising, root decompaction and other tree surgeon services in Brixham, Devon. These are just a small portion of the activities that are conducted by a local tree surgeon. Brixham providers will tell you about their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Kingsweir tree surgeon, Greenway tree surgeon, Woodhuish tree surgeon, East Cornworthy tree surgeon, Dittisham tree surgeon, Maypool tree surgeon, Coleton tree surgeon, Churston Ferrers tree surgeon, Galmpton tree surgeon, Higher Brixham tree surgeon, Tweenaway tree surgeon, Boohay tree surgeon and more. Pretty much all of these localities are catered for by tree surgeons. Residents in these areas can obtain estimates for tree surgery by clicking here.

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