Tree Surgeon Darlaston

There's a huge risk of damage to the trees, to property or to life, for people in Darlaston who try to do tree work by themselves, or by employing an unqualified individual. However, tree work isn't altogether safe for qualified tree surgeons, who are familiar with all the dangers involved. Within the industry there are an average of a hundred and forty serious injuries and three deaths annually, making it among the most hazardous jobs in the UK.

A neglected or damaged tree can also present a threat to life, with around five people each year being fatally wounded by falling branches or trees in the UK. If there is an injury, or damage to property due to you employing somebody to perform tree work, you might be liable for any compensation to any third-party. These reasons are why it's vitally important to hire a professional tree surgeon to do the work on your trees. (The source of the above figures was HSE UK).

PICKING A TREE SURGEON IN DARLASTON - An experienced Darlaston tree surgeon will likely be an approved member of one or both of the 2 principal industry bodies. The professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Darlaston can be checked out on the websites of both the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Membership of either of these 2 organisations gives the tree surgeon ARB Approved Contractor status which can be checked on this page.

You will be able to get hold of these professional associations for mediation and for guidance and help at any point, if there's an issue during or after any work has been completed.

If anyone offers to provide you with a quotation for any tree work and you are unable to find them on this directory list, you should tactfully decline their offer of work and find an approved contractor. As soon as you have reassured yourself of their qualifications and professional memberships you should try and get a minimum of three different quotations from various companies in Darlaston. You should ask the following questions while acquiring the quotations, stating you need to know the answers because of the risks involved in tree work:

• Can I check the quality of your tree work by contacting a person you have recently worked for? Independently examining any recent work is always recommended.
• Do you offer quotations in writing? You should NEVER settle for a verbal quote only. Only ever accept a written quote.
• How much insurance cover is provided? Your tree surgeon should be able to produce an insurance certificate covering no less than £5 Million public liability, as stated by the ISA and AA.
• Do you have documentary proof of your professional membership, qualifications and a NPTC/LANTRA certificate for the use of a chainsaw? Any tree surgeon who uses a chainsaw, must by law have gained NPTC/LANTRA certification. City & Guilds National Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture are qualifications that could be held by an experienced Darlaston tree surgeon.

Easily followed details of all the tree work that is to be undertaken must be included on the written quote. Who is responsible for removing tree branches, stumps and waste should be stated, as should information on any trees which may be protected, and the steps needed to obtain permission to carry out work on them. Unless you're a commercial business, you should also make sure that VAT is included on the quotation. You've got a responsibility for hiring only qualified tradespeople to work on your property and trees, and it is important to understand that.

PRIOR TO WORK - Checking into the possibility of any trees being protected, your chosen Darlaston tree surgeon should make certain that any work gets the go-ahead from the relevant local authorities. Even protected trees need to be maintained so as to cut back dead 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 Darlaston is located in a designated conservation area, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) will need a minimum of six weeks written notice of any tree work you are planning to do. This only applies to trees with a trunk diameter of over 75mm in diameter, at a point 1.5 metres above ground level. Also, if the branches of a protected tree need to be thinned or pruned to sustain and encourage growth, written notice will not be necessary.

After fully assessing the health of your trees, your chosen Darlaston tree surgeon will decide on the necessary treatments and how the best outcome can be safely achieved. This will involve a risk assessment of any areas that may be impacted by falling branches, such as on your property, in public areas, and on neighbouring properties. At this stage, the number of operatives needed and the level of protection required will also be established. This is both personal protection equipment in addition to other safety measures to keep the public and other property safe from damage or harm.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - Before any tree felling, cutting of branches or climbing is started, barriers and safety measures will be put in place to keep unauthorised persons away from the area of work. Traffic might have to be temporarily halted if there is a threat of debris falling into a public road.

According to the type of work that's required a tree surgeon will need different levels of protection. When doing basic tree work with a chainsaw, to avoid injuring the hands, legs and torso, they will at a bare minimum be wearing special protective clothing. Every operative involved in the work, must at all times be wearing high visibility clothing, and eye and head protection.

Safety climbing equipment and ladders will be needed if any working at height is involved, and to help in the removal of high branches and pieces of tree trunk, extra personnel will be needed. A skip or other means of transporting the waste materials away will be stationed as close as possible to the work area, so it's advisable to inform your next door neighbours of the need for unhindered access.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - Once the work has been finished all the waste will be taken away and the whole area cleared of all debris. Particularly in the case of any protected trees, a certificate of work done should then be prepared by your tree surgeon, which can be signed off and a copy presented to you. Any safety measures that were put in public spaces can then be taken down, with footpaths and highways being re-opened.

If you've got any problems or issues with the completed work, you should first take them up with your tree surgeon in order that they can be put right straight away. If your tree surgeon is a member of a professional association, and any further arbitration is required, you can get help and guidance from the International Society of Arboriculture or the Arboricultural Association in order to arrive at an acceptable solution.

Local Darlaston tree surgery services are likely to have the postcode WS10 and the dialling code 0121. They'll work in Darlaston itself, in addition to nearby areas such as Balls Hill, Woods Bank, Bentley, Portobello, Ettingshall, Lane End, Bradley, Moxley, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Kings Hill, Darlaston Green, Bescot, Golds Green, Pleck, and these postcodes: WS10 8AG, WS10 8LJ, WS10 8DA, WS10 8TW, WS10 8LE, WS10 8EG, WS10 8PX, WS10 8NT, WS10 8LP, WS10 8HT.

If you need this sort of assistance it is definitely best to hire an experienced tree surgeon. Darlaston home and business owners can greatly benefit from the expertise and knowledge that a trained professional can offer.

Chainsaws in Tree Surgery

Arguably the most common tool used by professional tree surgeons in Darlaston, the chainsaw, in untrained hands, is also the most dangerous. Thanks to their ease of use and portability, petrol driven chainsaws are the most popular with tree care professionals, although battery and mains electric versions can be purchased. Where large tree trunks and thick branches need cutting, such heavy tree work requires the use of the most robust and powerful petrol driven chainsaws.

A chainsaw basically comprises a rotating engine-driven chain which is armed with a set of razor-sharp teeth that readily cut through the bark and inner wood of a tree. Apart from what drives them, there are also different designs of chainsaw for various functions, pole saws for long distance pruning and hard to reach branches, top-handled for working at height (and which can be operated single handedly if required) and rear-handled for work at ground level (must always be used with two hands).

Although carrying a rapidly spinning blade while precariously balancing up a tree is certainly not the safest job in the world, it's rare to find a tree surgeon in Darlaston who doesn't use a chainsaw in their daily activities. To be able to become a member of the Arboricultural Association, being fully trained in the maintenance and safe use of chainsaws is one of the main requirements for professional tree surgeons.

The most popular brands of chainsaw used in the United Kingdom by professional tree surgeons are Hyundai, Makita, Husqvarna and Stihl, although there are numerous different brands and models.

Hedge Cutting Darlaston

While the vast majority of projects performed by tree surgeons in Darlaston involves the maintenance and care of trees and shrubs, the trimming of hedges is another process that they frequently carry out. When you've got conifer hedges like Leylandii, this is particularly helpful, as they can grow so high that a gardener will find them virtually impossible to tackle using standard tools.

Fairly quickly spiraling out of control, a hedge which is neglected and poorly maintained has the opportunity to become overgrown. It is advisable to trim your hedges regularly, and this isn't purely to stop them from run riot in large parts of your garden, but also to make them more visually appealing and stronger.

Neat hedges help make your whole garden look tidier, and may even add to the value of your home in Darlaston, if at some point you've got plans to sell it. You should also be able to get hedge cutting services in Balls Hill, Woods Bank, Bentley, Portobello, Ettingshall, Lane End, Bradley, Moxley, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Kings Hill, Darlaston Green, Bescot, Golds Green, Pleck, and and of course Darlaston.

Necessary Skills for Tree Surgeons in Darlaston

• Be capable of repairing, maintaining and using equipment and tools.
• Have a good understanding of public safety.
• Customer service skills.
• To be able to undertake common tasks on a hand-held device or computer.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• The cabability to work efficiently with other folks.
• Have patience and the ability to stay focused in stressful circumstances.
• Physical skills such as coordination and movement.
• Have the ability to work with your hands.
• Be professional and able to complete work within the set period.
• Be alert to the complexities and dangers involved with the various aspects of tree work.

Dutch Elm Disease

Devastating tree stocks and wiping out millions of elm trees all around Britain over the past 50 years or more, Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) is not so common now, as it previously was. Unintentionally imported into the British Isles, in infected elm logs imported from North America (Canada) in the late 1960's, Dutch Elm Disease is caused by the Ophiostoma novo-ulmi fungus which is spread by the elm bark beetle (Scolytus).

Its rapid spread was largely down to to elm products such as mulching bark, saplings, crates, and logs with the bark still attached, being transported around the UK. This horrific disease didn't only impact elms in the British Isles, but also decimated elm stocks in continental Europe, North America and New Zealand. While the origins of DED are as yet unproven, the suspicion is that it first originated from Asia (most likely Japan).

The signs of DED generally first materialize in early summer, and can be recognised by:

• Foliage that turns yellow, wilts, shrivels and dies.
• Twigs with rings or spots in cross-section.
• New shoots that die back from the tips.
• Twigs that turn into a "shepherd's crook" shape.

Due to disease and the subsequent felling of dead, dying and infected trees, there are now very few large elms remaining in the British countryside, and thus the spread has slowed and the favourite habitat of the elm bark beetle essentially decimated. New saplings have also been propagated from elms that have so far proved to be resistant.

If you've got elms on your property in Darlaston, and suspect that they might be affected by Dutch Elm Disease, you should get in touch with your neighbourhood tree surgeon for advice, or request a diagnosis from the Tree Health Diagnostic & Advisory Service.

Tree Removal Darlaston

Trees are usually beneficial, so the removal of a tree should be a final resort. However, obviously there are bona fide triggers for removing a tree from your garden or premises in Darlaston. Among the commonplace factors behind wanting to remove a tree are when: the tree roots are obstructing retaining walls/foundations, you have a dying/dead tree, your tree is simply too large for its surroundings, the tree is diseased/infected, the tree is in the way of new construction project, your tree has been uprooted or your tree presents a hazard to safety.

Tree Surgery Tasks Darlaston

Darlaston tree surgeons can normally help you with tree waste removal, tree reduction, hazard assessments in Darlaston, root flare exposure, crown thinning, cut sealing Darlaston, woodland management Darlaston, airspading Darlaston, drop crotching, tree work Darlaston, root grinding in Darlaston, woodland clearances, tree dismantling Darlaston, root removal Darlaston, hedge laying, repair of storm damaged trees in Darlaston, crown reduction, retrenchment pruning, root decompaction Darlaston, tree inspections, tree watering, tree lightening protection Darlaston, hedge reduction, vegetation management, shrub maintenance, crown raising in Darlaston, stump grinding Darlaston, root pruning, tree pruning, safety inspections and other tree surgeon services in Darlaston, West Midlands. These are just a selection of the activities that are carried out by a tree surgeon. Darlaston providers will be delighted to keep you abreast of their whole range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Moxley tree surgeon, Portobello tree surgeon, Bescot tree surgeon, Ettingshall tree surgeon, Darlaston Green tree surgeon, Balls Hill tree surgeon, Golds Green tree surgeon, Kings Hill tree surgeon, Woods Bank tree surgeon, Pleck tree surgeon, Bradley tree surgeon and more. Pretty much all of these towns and villages are catered for by local tree surgeons. Property owners in these places can obtain quotes for tree surgery by going here.

Tree Care Services Darlaston

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• Darlaston Hedge Trimming
• Darlaston Tree Care
• Darlaston Stump Grinding
• Darlaston Tree Transplanting
• Darlaston Tree Watering
• Darlaston Vegetation Management
• Darlaston Woodland Clearances
• Darlaston Crown Thinning
• Darlaston Hedge Reduction
• Darlaston Tree Felling
• Darlaston Tree Pruning
• Darlaston Tree Shaping
• Darlaston Tree Lopping
• Darlaston Air-Spading

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