Tree Surgeon Hatfield

There is a big risk of damaging property, trees or even life, for folks in Hatfield who try to do tree work themselves, or by employing an unqualified individual. But even using an experienced tree surgeon who's aware of all the risks does not necessarily mean that tree work is safe. There are an average of a hundred and forty serious injuries and three deaths annually within the industry, making it among the most hazardous jobs in the UK and definitely not for novices to try.

With falling trees and branches causing around five deaths each year in Britain, a risk to life can even be presented by a poorly maintained or damaged tree. If you hire somebody to conduct tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs, you might be liable for any compensation to any third-party. These are merely a few of the reasons why it is important to hire an experienced tree surgeon to work on your trees in Hatfield. (Figures sourced from HSE UK).

A competent tree surgeon in Hatfield will likely be a signed up member of at least one of the two main professional bodies. Both the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers a website where you can check up on the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Hatfield. On this page you can check membership of either of these bodies, which gives the tree surgeon in question, Approved ARB Contractor status.

You'll be able to contact these professional bodies for mediation and for help and guidance, if there's a problem at any stage during the tree work, or after it has been completed.

If somebody offers to provide you with an estimate for any tree work and you cannot find them on this directory, you should graciously decline their offer of work and find an approved tree surgeon. It is best to get at least 3 different quotations from various companies in and around Hatfield, when you have thoroughly checked their qualifications and professional memberships. Whilst obtaining these quotations you must ask the questions below, expressing that you need them to provide the answers due to the risks of the work involved:

• Can you give me a quotation in writing? Always try to get a quote in writing, and NEVER accept a quote which is only given verbally.
• Would it be possible for me to contact a person you have recently done work for, so that I can inspect your workmanship? It's generally a good idea to carry out an independent examination of recently accomplished work.
• Have you got documentary proof of your professional membership, qualifications and a NPTC/LANTRA certificate for the use of a chainsaw? It's required by law that any tree surgeon/operative using a chainsaw must hold NPTC/LANTRA certification. Qualifications may include Certificates and National Diplomas in Arboriculture.
• What is your level of insurance cover? Do not consider a tree surgeon in Hatfield with any less than £5 Million public liability insurance as stipulated by the ISA and AA.

The written quotation must include easily followed details about the work being undertaken. It should include details of any trees which might be protected, and the necessary steps to obtain permission to work on them, and also state who is responsible for the removal of tree branches, stumps and debris. You should also make certain VAT has been included on the quotation. It is crucial that only skilled people are employed to work on your property and trees, and this is entirely your responsibility.

PRIOR TO WORK BEGINNING - The tree surgeon that you have chosen in Hatfield, will look into whether any of your trees are under a a TPO (tree protection order), and will consult with the local authority to find out if the go-ahead for any tree work is possible. To ensure the safety of the public, even protected trees need to be maintained so as to cut back old or damaged wood, so finding that a tree is protected does not imply that you're unable to carry out essential work.

At least 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) before any tree work can be undertaken, if your property in Hatfield is located in a conservation area. This only applies to trees with a trunk diameter of more than 7.5 centimetres in diameter, at a point 1.5 metres from ground level. If the pruning or thinning of a protected tree's branches are needed to sustain and promote growth, notice is also not necessary.

After doing a complete assessment of your trees health, your Hatfield tree surgeon will determine the remedial treatment required and how best to achieve the required outcome in a safe manner. Where there's any chance of falling debris, a risk assessment will need to be undertaken on your property, public areas, and parts of a neighbour's property that could be impacted. The level of protection required and the amount of operatives needed, will also be determined at this point. To keep the public and other property safe from damage or harm, this will include both personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - Cones, barriers and safety measures will be put in place before any climbing, cutting of branches or tree felling is started, to keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the area of work. Passing traffic may have to be stopped temporarily if there is any danger of falling debris into a public road.

The tree surgeon will need different degrees of protection depending on the type of tree work being executed. When working with a chainsaw, they will as a bare minimum be wearing special protective clothing to prevent cutting injuries to the torso, hands and legs. All workers involved in the operation must wear high visibility clothing, and head and eye protection, at all times.

If any working at height is involved, ladders and safety climbing equipment will have to be used, and additional workers will be there to assist in the safe removal of high branches and heavy pieces of tree trunk. For taking waste materials away from the work area, a truck or skip will be stationed as close as possible to the work area. This need for easy access is a good reason to inform your neighbours of the planned work.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - Once the tree work has been finished all the waste and branches can be taken away and the area cleared of all debris. Especially in the case of any protected trees, a certificate of work will then be prepared by your tree surgeon, which can be signed off and a copy handed to you. If there were any public spaces that required safety measures, this can be taken away and roads and pathways will be re-opened to the public.

If you've got any problems or issues with the completed work, you should first address them with your tree surgeon so that they can be put right immediately. If your tree surgeon is an approved member of a trade body, and any further arbitration is needed, you can get help and advice from the AA or the ISA in order to come to a satisfactory solution.

Locally based Hatfield tree surgeons are likely to have the postcode AL9 and the phone code 01707. They will work in Hatfield itself, as well as nearby areas such as Sandridge, Cole Green, Coopers Green, Tyttenganger, North Mymms, Little Berkhamsted, Essendon, Harmer Green, Welwyn Garden City, Smallford, Welham Green, Colney Heath, Tewin, and these postcodes: AL10 0JW, AL10 0AT, AL10 0JY, AL10 0DJ, AL10 0ET, AL10 0AN, AL10 0RX, AL10 0AX, AL10 0NB, AL10 0DG.

If you need this type of service it is certainly better to use a qualified tree surgeon. Hatfield home and business owners can benefit greatly from the expertise offered by a seasoned professional.

Removing Tree Stumps Hatfield

When you have a tree that needs chopping down on your property in Hatfield, there is also a stump to consider. Now, in certain circumstances you might be happy to leave the stump in place and allow it to decay entirely naturally. However, stumps can be a trip hazard, can attract harmful pests, and be an eyesore as well.

There are a number of ways by which a large tree stump can be removed, if you determine that this is the best plan of action, though the two main alternatives are stump removal and stump grinding. In the following paragraphs we'll be looking at the stump removal option rather than grinding.

In relation to getting rid of a tree stump, the three main techniques are burning, digging out by hand and chemical treatments. If you would like to remove a stump on your own, the use of any of these solutions may be feasible. If you're intending to get a tree surgeon to do the job, they will typically favour the previously mentioned stump grinding solution, but a chemical treatment like eco-plugging might also be suggested.

Digging Out a Stump by Hand: Digging up a tree stump by hand will require a few tools such as a pointed shovel, a handsaw, a chainsaw and loppers. It entails digging down to uncover the roots, chopping the roots with loppers or saws, and finally freeing up the stump, or making it easier to get out. The use of some form of winch might be needed for the final lifting and removal of the stump. This tends to be exhausting and laborious work, and should not be attempted by anyone who's not physically fit and up to the job.

Stump Burning Methods: Be very careful if you use this technique for stump removal, since stump burning can be dangerous and may contravene local legislation. A number of holes will have to be drilled in the stump, and for a few days regularly topped up with vegetable oil. You should then cover the stump with logs or charcoal and set it alight. A fire like this should not be left unwatched, and must be supervised until safe to do so. Make sure that the fire is properly extinguished when it's completely burned out. You can then dig out the roots and burnt stump remains once it has completely cool.

A different method is scooping out all the soil from below the stump and setting a fire in the cavity underneath. None of these stump burning solutions should should be considered appropriate if the stump is in close proximity to buildings, other trees or fences.

Chemical Stump Removers: If you opt for the chemical stump removal method, you'll need to get hold of Resolva Xtra Tough Tree Stump Killer, Roundup Tree Stump Remover or Vitax SBK Stump Killer. When utilising these products you should follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter, as these chemicals can be extremely toxic. Depending on the size of your stump, and if it's alive or dead at the time of treatment, it can take a few weeks or maybe even months for a tree stump to decay completely, so regard this as a long term rather than a short term fix. Once decayed, it can be chopped up with an axe and removed with a shovel.

Tree Removal Hatfield

Trees are generally beneficial, hence the removal of a tree should actually be a final resort. But, there are obviously legitimate reasons behind removing a tree from your property or garden in Hatfield. Among the more common factors behind having to remove a tree are if: your tree is damaged, the tree is diseased, the tree is in the way of new development, your tree has grown too large, the tree presents a risk to safety, the roots of a tree are endangering foundations/retaining walls or you have a dead/dying tree.

Pollarding Trees Hatfield

Pollarding is primarily carried out for reasons of health and safety, and is a process that is used for substantially decreasing a tree's proportions when it has got too big for its location. It can sometimes be employed for practical or visual motives to mould a tree into a particular form or shape. Trees that grow alongside streets in Hatfield are commonly pollarded, as are those used for borders and in managed hedgerows. For individuals who adore trees it isn't a popular procedure, because the outcome is inclined to be rather naked and stark, with the appearance of being practically lifeless. Tree species such as maples, planes, horse chestnuts, beeches, oaks, limes and sycamores are typical contenders for pollarding, and the beneficial element of this process is that trees which may otherwise have to be felled can be conserved for future generations. (Tags: Tree Pollarding Hatfield, Tree Pruning Hatfield, Pollarding Hatfield)

The International Society of Arboriculture

The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) is a non-profit, international organisation that's based in Atlanta, USA, with the aim of fostering the benefits and awareness of trees. Serving the tree care industry all around the globe, the ISA is a membership association that promotes the professional practice of arboriculture, providing credentials for tree care professionals.

Encouraging best tree care practices through educational services, publications and events, the ISA has a solid focus on enabling those in the tree care sector improve their skills, arboricultural expertise and knowledge whenever possible.

During mid-2016 the UK's AA (Arboricultural Association) became an associate organisation of the International Society of Arboriculture after signing a partnership agreement with them. The relationship between the two associations was therefore strengthened, and more opportunities opened up for United Kingdom and Ireland ISA members. Any UK tree care professionals with AA or ISA membership are now able to enjoy the wide and diverse benefits of being part of an international network. The ISA has now got over 22000 members worldwide with professional affiliates and associate organisations in EXTRAroot grinding, the protection of trees from grazing animals Hatfield, emergency tree surgery, tree watering in Hatfield, stump grinding, cut sealing, shrub maintenance in Hatfield, retrenchment pruning, crown thinning, crown cleaning, health assessments, staking, forestry management Hatfield, tree waste removal, tree fertilising in Hatfield, terraventing in Hatfield, tree cabling, tree management, commercial tree surgery, damage restoration, hedge planting in Hatfield, hedge lowering, root removal Hatfield, hedge reduction in Hatfield, landscaping, site clearance, damaged tree cutting and removal, hazard assessment in Hatfield, drop crotching, tree pruning HatfieldTEN, and the United Kingdom.

Everyday Duties of a Tree Surgeon

• Work with clients and complete admin duties.
• Assess tree health and treatment.
• Climb trees to prune or remove branches.
• Prepare tree survey reports for commercial and domestic clients.
• Tree planting and transplanting.
• Maintain and service equipment like chainsaws and wood chippers.
• Create on-site or telephone quotes with the customers.
• Chip and cut logs and branches.
• Identify dangers posed by trees.
• Be competent using power tools and equipment.
• Fell and remove trees and perform stump grinding.
• Clean up work area on completion and remove waste from client's site.

Tree Surgery Tasks Hatfield

Hatfield tree surgeons can generally help with root grinding, the protection of trees from grazing animals Hatfield, emergency tree surgery, tree watering in Hatfield, stump grinding, cut sealing, shrub maintenance in Hatfield, retrenchment pruning, crown thinning, crown cleaning, health assessments, staking, forestry management Hatfield, tree waste removal, tree fertilising in Hatfield, terraventing in Hatfield, tree cabling, tree management, commercial tree surgery, damage restoration, hedge planting in Hatfield, hedge lowering, root removal Hatfield, hedge reduction in Hatfield, landscaping, site clearance, damaged tree cutting and removal, hazard assessment in Hatfield, drop crotching, tree pruning Hatfield and other tree surgeon services in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Listed are just a few of the tasks that are conducted by a tree surgeon. Hatfield companies will tell you about their entire range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Letty Green tree surgeon, Coopers Green tree surgeon, Essendon tree surgeon, Smallford tree surgeon, Cole Green tree surgeon, Birch Green tree surgeon, Harmer Green tree surgeon, Tewin tree surgeon, Tyttenganger tree surgeon, Bayfordbury tree surgeon, Hertinfordbury tree surgeon and more. Pretty much all of these locations are served by tree care companies. Homeowners in these places can get estimates for tree surgery by clicking here.

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