Tree Surgeon Hedge End

There's a huge risk of damage to property, the trees or to life, for folks in Hedge End who attempt to do tree work by themselves, or by hiring non-qualified individuals. But even employing a knowledgeable tree surgeon who is aware of all the hazards doesn't mean that tree work is entirely safe. Within the industry there are an average of 140 severe injuries and 3 deaths a year, making tree surgery among the most dangerous jobs in the United Kingdom.

With falling branches and trees causing around 5 fatalities per year in Britain, a threat to life can even be caused by a poorly maintained or damaged tree. If an injury occurs, or property is damaged due to you employing someone to do tree work, you might be liable for any compensation to any third-party due to the consequences of your actions. This is why it is important to use a certified tree surgeon to do the work on your trees. (Figures sourced from HSE).

A trained tree surgeon in Hedge End will likely be a registered member of at least one of the two principal professional industry bodies. The websites of either the AA (Arboricultural Association) or the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) allow you to check the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Hedge End. To find out if any particular local tree surgeon has recognised ARB Approved Contractor status and has membership of either of these 2 associations, you can check this webpage.

You are able to contact these trade bodies for mediation and for help and guidance, if there's a problem at any stage during the course of the tree work, or after it has been finished.

If somebody offers you an estimate for any tree work and they are not on this directory, you should tactfully decline their offer of work and find an approved tree surgeon. As soon as you have reassured yourself of their professional accreditations and associations you should try to get at least three price quotes from different companies in the Hedge End area. There are various important questions that you need to ask whilst you are obtaining the quotations, and because of the risks involved in the work, you should make it crystal clear that you really need the answers. You should for example ask:

• Can you show documents to show that you've got the appropriate qualifications, membership of the AA or ISA, and also a certificate for basic chainsaw use from the NPTC? The NPTC/LANTRA is a required certificate in law for any tree worker using a chainsaw. An experienced Hedge End tree surgeon may hold City and Guilds Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Do you supply quotations in writing? Verbal quotes alone are not sufficient. Always try to get a quote in writing.
• Can I check the standard of your work by contacting a person you've recently worked for? Doing an independent check on any recent work is always recommended.
• What level of insurance coverage have you got? As stipulated by the AA and ISA, your tree surgeon ought to be able to show you a certificate covering at least five million pounds public liability insurance.

The written quote that you're provided with must include easy to understand information on the proposed work. It should mention who's responsible for the removal of tree branches, stumps and debris, and should also include details of any trees which might be protected in law, and the steps needed to get permission to work on them. Double check that VAT has also been included on the quote. It's vitally important that only capable people are hired to work on your property and trees, and this is wholly down to you. This is stated by the "Common law duty of care responsibilities and sometimes liabilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING - Checking into the possibility of any trees being protected, your selected Hedge End tree surgeon should make certain that any work can get the go-ahead from the relevant local authority. Finding a tree has got protected status does not mean that work can't be carried out, since even protected trees need to be maintained so as to cut back dead or damaged wood and ensure public safety.

If your property in Hedge End is in a designated conservation area then at least 6 weeks written notice is required to the Local Planning Authority before any tree work can be performed. This notice isn't required if the trunk of the tree is under 7.5 centimetres in diameter when measured at 1.5 metres above the ground. If the branches of a protected tree need pruning or thinning to promote and sustain growth, it's also not necessary to supply notice.

After carrying out a thorough assessment of your trees health, your chosen Hedge End tree surgeon will decide on the necessary remedial treatment and how the required outcome can be achieved with safety in mind. This will involve conducting a full risk assessment to include your property, public spaces and any parts of neighbouring properties that could be affected by falling debris and branches. This stage will also determine the number of operatives needed and the level of protection required. This is both PPE (personal protective equipment) and other safety precautions to keep the public and other property safe from damage or harm.

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

Subject to the kind of work required a tree surgeon will need varying degrees of protection. When working with a chainsaw, they will at the very least be wearing specialist protective clothing to avoid injuring the legs, hands and torso. Every worker involved in the operation, should at all times be wearing head and eye protection, and high-vis clothing.

Ladders and associated climbing equipment will need to be deployed if working at height is involved, and to help in the safe removal of high branches and pieces of tree trunk, extra personnel will be needed. For taking waste away from the area, a truck or skip will be parked as close as possible to the work area. This need for unhindered access is a good reason to inform your nearby neighbours of the work.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - As soon as the tree work has been completed all the waste and branches will be transported away and the whole area cleared of any debris. A certificate of work should then be prepared by your tree surgeon, especially when the trees are protected, which will be signed off and a copy handed to you. Pathways and roads can then be re-opened to the public, with any safety measures in public areas being taken away.

Issues or problems should be rectified straight away by approaching your tree surgeon directly. If your tree surgeon is an approved member of a trade association, you can get advice and help from the ISA or AA in order to come to an acceptable solution, if any further arbitration is required.

Locally based Hedge End tree surgeons are likely to have the postcode SO30 and the telephone dialling code 01489. They'll operate in Hedge End itself, together with nearby areas like Fair Oak, Durley, Moorgreen, Bursledon, Swanwick, Horton Heath, Lower Swanwick, Burridge, West End, Hightown, Crowdhill, Curdridge, Thornhill, Boorley Green, Bitterne, Botley, and these postcodes: SO30 0HZ, SO30 0PL, SO30 0DS, SO30 0NE, SO30 0DR, SO30 0JF, SO30 0JX, SO30 0UG, SO30 4AP, SO30 0GF.

For this kind of assistance it's unquestionably better to hire a reputable tree surgeon. Hedge End home and business owners can benefit greatly from the skill sets offered by a trained professional.

Necessary Skills to be Tree Surgeons in Hedge End

• Physical skills such as movement and co-ordination.
• Be able to work with your hands.
• Decent customer skills.
• Be professional and able to complete tasks within a specified time frame.
• To be able to complete common tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
• Be patient and have the ability to stay focused in stressful circumstances.
• Be mindful of the complexities and dangers involved in all areas of tree work.
• To be methodical and pay close attention to detail.
• Be capable of maintaining, using and repairing tools and equipment.
• Have the ability to work happily with others.
• Have a good understanding of public safety and security.

Tree Transplanting Hedge End

Moving a mature tree and transplanting it in another location may sound tricky, but with heavy lifting equipment and tractor mounted spades, it has become a fairly straightforward task. A competent tree removal contractor in Hedge End will be happy to move any trees you have on your property, or transplant adult trees to add a great new look to your garden.

Moving a tree in Hedge End causes less stress to the root system and health of the tree in autumn and winter seasons, but it can be achieved during the warmer months by soaking the ground thoroughly before removal. A massive mechanical tree spade digs down into the soil, and surrounds the main root-ball and then hauls the unharmed tree from its home. If the tree is not to be immediately transplanted, it can be stored temporarily providing that its root ball and the surrounding soil is kept damp.

Even protected trees can be lifted and transplanted by a professional tree moving service in Hedge End, provided that all appropriate preservation orders and authorisations are granted by the woodland organisations and local authorities. You should be able to obtain tree transplanting specialists in Fair Oak, Durley, Moorgreen, Bursledon, Swanwick, Horton Heath, Lower Swanwick, Burridge, West End, Hightown, Crowdhill, Curdridge, Thornhill, Boorley Green, Bitterne, Botley, and in Hedge End.

Tree Surgery Tasks Hedge End

Hedge End tree surgeons can generally help with tree cutting Hedge End, dead wooding, soil terravention, tree felling, tree surveys, shrub maintenance, crown removal Hedge End, tree dismantling in Hedge End, woodland management Hedge End, hedge lowering, tree lopping, drop crotching in Hedge End, tree care, crown reduction, crown thinning, root decompaction, stump removal in Hedge End, brush cutting services in Hedge End, tree inspections, tree staking, hedge laying, cut sealing, cable bracing, root pruning, root grinding, hazard assessments, tree pruning, emergency tree surgery in Hedge End, tree pest management, tree pollarding and other tree surgeon services in Hedge End, Hampshire. These are just a small portion of the duties that are carried out by a local tree surgeon. Hedge End providers will let you know their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Durley tree surgeon, Crowdhill tree surgeon, Thornhill tree surgeon, Moorgreen tree surgeon, Bitterne tree surgeon, Hightown tree surgeon, Burridge tree surgeon, Horton Heath tree surgeon, West End tree surgeon, Boorley Green tree surgeon, Curbridge tree surgeon and more. Almost all of these villages and towns are serviced by local tree surgeons. Homeowners in these places can acquire quotes for tree surgery by going here.

Tree Care Services Hedge End

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• Hedge End Cable Bracing
• Hedge End Forestry Management
• Hedge End Tree Removal
• Hedge End Crown Cleaning
• Hedge End Wood Chipping
• Hedge End Root Decompaction
• Hedge End Arboriculture
• Hedge End Tree Surveys
• Hedge End Tree Maintenance
• Hedge End Crown Lifting
• Hedge End Air-Spading
• Hedge End Tree Bracing
• Hedge End Tree Pollarding
• Hedge End Tree Dismantling

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