Tree Surgeon Huntingdon

Hiring an unqualified operative for tree work or trying to do the work on your own, could cause damage to property, harm your trees, or even be life threatening. However, tree work isn't a safe undertaking, even for professional tree surgeons, who are aware of all the hazards. In actual fact tree surgery is one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain, with an average of 140 severe injuries and 3 deaths a year within the profession, hence it is definitely not safe work for amateurs to do.

With around five people annually being tragically killed by falling trees or branches in Britain, even a damaged or neglected tree can also be a risk to life. You could be liable for any compensation to a third-party as a consequence of your actions, if you bring in someone to perform tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs. This is why it is very important to hire an experienced tree surgeon to undertake the work on your trees in Huntingdon. (All figures from HSE UK).

A trained Huntingdon tree surgeon will likely be a signed up member of one or both of the two principal trade bodies. Both the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers a website where you can view the professional status and membership of any tree surgeon in Huntingdon. This website allows you to check out if any specific local tree surgeon has ARB Approved Contractor status, and has membership of either of these bodies.

You will be able to make contact with these trade associations for assistance in arbitration and for help and advice at any point, if an issue emerges during or after any tree work has been completed.

You should graciously decline the offer of a price quote from anyone who you can't find on this directory list, and carry on your search for an approved and qualified contractor. Once their professional associations and accreditations have been thoroughly checked, you should try and get at least three different quotes from various companies in Huntingdon. There are several important questions that you need to ask whilst you're in the process of gathering the quotations, and because of the risks involved in the work, you should make it abundantly clear that you really need the answers. You should for instance ask:

• Precisely what level of insurance coverage do you have? Your tree surgeon should be able to show you an insurance certificate covering a minimum of five million pounds public liability, as stipulated by the ISA and AA.
• Can you provide me with a quotation in writing? Always get a quote in writing, and NEVER accept a quote which is only given verbally.
• Have you got documents to show that you've got the appropriate qualifications, membership of the AA or ISA, and also a certificate for the use of a chainsaw from the NPTC? The NPTC/LANTRA certificate is required by law for any tree worker who uses a chainsaw. City & Guilds Certificates and Diplomas in Arboriculture are qualifications that might be held by a decent Huntingdon tree surgeon.
• Can I contact a recent person who you've worked for so that I can assess the quality of your tree work? It's always advisable to do an independent check on recently completed work.

The written quotation should include easy to understand information on the work to be undertaken. Who's responsible for the removal and disposal of debris, tree branches and stumps should be stated, as should information on any trees which might be protected, and the steps needed to obtain permission to carry out work on them. Verify that VAT has also been included on the quotation. It's vitally important to recognise that you've got a responsibility to hire only qualified people to work on your property and trees. This is outlined 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 of your trees being protected, your selected Huntingdon tree surgeon should make certain that any tree work can get the green light from the relevant local authorities. Even protected trees require maintenance so as to cut back old or dying wood and ensure the safety of the public, so finding a tree has protected status doesn't imply that work can't still be carried out.

At least 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) before any tree work can be performed, if your property in Huntingdon is situated in a conservation area. However, tree trunks of under 75 millimetres in diameter when measured at 1.5 metres from ground level are exempt from this requirement. Notice is also not a requirement if thinning or pruning of a protected tree's branches is crucial in order to promote and sustain growth.

On site they'll complete a complete assessment of your trees and determine the remedial treatment required and how best to achieve the required outcome in a safe manner. This will include a risk assessment of areas that might be impacted by falling branches and debris, such as in public areas, on your property, and on neighbour's properties. This stage will also determine the level of protection required and the quantity of workers needed. To keep the public and other property safe from damage or harm, this will include both personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety precautions.

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

Different levels of protection will be needed by the tree surgeon according to what work needs to be undertaken. At the very least when doing work with a chainsaw they will be wearing specialist protective clothing to avoid cutting injuries to the hands, legs and torso. All operatives involved in the work should be wearing head and eye protection, and high-vis clothing, at all times.

Extra staff will usually be needed to help in the safe removal of high branches and heavy sections of tree trunk, especially if any working at height is involved, and where ladders and associated climbing equipment is being used. A pickup truck or skip for removing the waste will be parked as close to the work area as possible, so it is recommended that you inform your next door neighbours of the need for easy access.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - The whole area can be cleared of all debris, and all of the waste materials can be hauled away, as soon as all the tree work has been accomplished. Your tree surgeon should then prepare and sign off a certificate of work done, a copy of which will be presented to you. This is particularly important where trees with TPOs are concerned. Pathways and roads can then be re-opened to the public, with any safety measures in public areas being removed.

If you've got any issues or problems with the completed work, you should first address them with your tree surgeon so that they can be rectified straight away. If there's any further dispute, and your tree surgeon is an approved member of a trade body, you can obtain help and advice from the ISA or AA in order to reach an acceptable solution.

Local Huntingdon tree surgeons are likely to have the dialling code 01480 and the postcode PE29. They'll operate in Huntingdon itself, as well as nearby areas like Hemingford Grey, Alconbury Weston, Alconbury, Hartford, Great Stukeley, Brampton, Buckden, Little Stukeley, Stukeley Meadows, Ellington, Houghton, Godmanchester, Sapley, Offord Cluny, and these postcodes: PE29 1ND, PE28 5GJ, PE29 1PP, PE28 2LA, PE29 1NY, PE29 1JR, PE29 1NN, PE29 1SF, PE29 1NG, PE28 4AG.

If you require this sort of assistance it's unquestionably wise to use a trusted tree surgeon. Huntingdon homeowners can benefit greatly from the skill sets that are the trademark of a fully trained professional.

Dutch Elm Disease

A fungal disease which has killed tens of millons of elm trees right through the United Kingdom over the past fifty years or more, Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) is not quite the concern that it once was. Caused by a fungus called Ophiostoma novo-ulmi which is spread by the elm bark beetle (especially the Scolytus genus), Dutch Elm Disease was imported into Britain accidentally in the late 1960s from North America (Canada).

After arriving in Great Britain, it spread quickly through the nationwide transportation of elm products such as saplings, crates, mulching bark, and firewood logs with the bark on. This horrible disease did not just impact elms in Great Britain, but also destroyed elm stocks in continental Europe and North America. Whilst the origins of DED are unknown, the suspicions are that it first originated from Asia (possibly Japan).

The symptoms of DED typically first show up in early summer, and can be recognised by:

• Affected shoots dying back from the tips.
• Clusters of leaves turning yellow and wilting.
• Twigs with dark streaks under the bark.
• Twigs turning into a "shepherd's crook".

The spread of Dutch Elm Disease has been slowed by the felling and removal of dying, infected and dead trees, which has effectively eradicated the elm bark beetle's habitat. The propagation of young elms which are resistant to DED is a continuing project.

If you've got elm trees in your garden in Huntingdon, and have suspicions that they may be affected by Dutch Elm Disease, contact your neighbourhood tree surgeon for guidance, or put in a request for a diagnosis from the Tree Health Diagnostic & Advisory Service.

Tree families affected: Ulmacae and Zelkova.

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

Cause - fungi Ophiostoma Novo-Ulmi and Ophiostoma Ulmi.

Air-Spading Huntingdon

There are numerous issues that could make the health of your trees a concern, however problems with the root system are frequently the cause. An experienced Huntingdon tree surgeon might need to get at your tree's root system, to be able to check for problems such as soil compaction or root rot.

Because there's a possibility of causing damage to the roots during the digging process, during the past this was difficult to achieve. The method that most modern day tree surgeons use is called "air spading", whereby compressed air is employed to break up and remove compressed soil without causing damage to tree roots or utilities.

The soil surrounding tree roots can become compacted by building work, passing vehicles or foot traffic, and this is known to have a negative impact on the general health of a tree. Because of a lack of water and nutrients, a tree can quickly become "stressed", rendering it more prone to attacks by insects, diseases and pests. Also useful for solving root flare problems, air-spading can be employed to clear away the excess soil from the base of a tree which has become covered, increasing the possibility of root decay.

By forcing air into spaces in the soil at speeds of up to twelve hundred miles per hour through the use of an air compressor and an air-spade, the air-spading process swiftly breaks down the soil without impacting the tree roots. As the surrounding soil is directed away from the tree's roots by the powerful flow of air, immediate inspection is possible. The previously compact soil can then be replaced with chip mulch and fertiliser to revive the tree, and remedy any problems.

Hedge Cutting Huntingdon

While focused mainly on specialist tree care work, Huntingdon tree surgeons are often also involved in the maintenance and routine trimming of hedges. In particular this is helpful if you've got conifer hedges such as Leylandii which will often get too tall for a normal gardener to cope with.

A hedge can fairly quickly get out of control and overgrown when it's poorly maintained or neglected. If you allow a hedge to overrun large parts of your garden, it can be hard to resolve down the line, therefore regular clipping makes sense for both the aesthetic appeal and health of your hedge.

You can help your entire garden and home to look neat by tidily clipping your hedges. And if you've got plans to sell your property in the future, tidy hedges might even add some value. You should also be able to obtain hedge cutting in Hemingford Grey, Alconbury Weston, Alconbury, Hartford, Great Stukeley, Brampton, Buckden, Little Stukeley, Stukeley Meadows, Ellington, Houghton, Godmanchester, Sapley, Offord Cluny, and Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. (Tags: Hedge Cutting Huntingdon, Hedge Clipping Huntingdon, Hedge Care Huntingdon, Hedge Trimming Huntingdon).

Firewood/Logs Huntingdon

Of course, you may be looking for a tree surgeon for a completely different reason, since they are frequently an excellent source for logs or firewood in Huntingdon. Since tree surgeons spend a good deal or their time cutting down branches and trees, I guess this is no great surprise.

Recently cut down logs and branches are frequently offered "free to collector" from some Huntingdon tree surgeons, who are simply glad to get rid of them. Other local tree surgeons, who've got enough room to store them, will dry out and season the logs and sell them off by the bag, tonne or lorry load, and will sometimes even deliver them to your home.

Bunging "wet" logs on your wood burner or open fire isn't a good idea, and will produce lots of smoke and clog up your flue. You should only use logs which have been dried out for at least a year and have a moisture level of 20% or lower. Most often tree surgeons in Huntingdon will have stocks of assorted hardwood logs, and the advantage of these is that they give a sustained burn, providing many hours of heat. The disadvantage of hardwood logs is that they can be quite difficult to get going, so if you can pick up some softwood logs, these are great for initially getting the fire burning. (Tags: Firewood Logs Huntingdon, Firewood Huntingdon, Logs and Firewood Huntingdon, Hardwood Logs Huntingdon).

A Tree Surgeons's Regular Duties

• Work with clients and complete administrative duties.
• Maintain and service equipment like chainsaws and wood chippers.
• Climb trees to prune or remove branches.
• Plant trees and vegetation.
• Tidy up area upon completion and remove waste from customer's site.
• Be adept with power tools and other powered machinery.
• Prepare on-site or telephone price quotes for customers.
• Cut and chip logs and branches.
• Prepare tree survey reports for both domestic and commercial clients.
• Fell and remove trees and grind stumps.
• Establish hazards posed by trees.
• Evaluate the health of trees and create plan of action.

Tree Surgery Tasks Huntingdon

Huntingdon tree surgeons will likely help with terravention, brush cutting services, tree bracing in Huntingdon, tree transplanting, woodchipping, damaged tree cutting and removal in Huntingdon, tree management, conrolling pests Huntingdon, hedge lowering, forestry management, tree felling in Huntingdon, airspading, safety inspections, tree cutting in Huntingdon, crown reduction, tree replanting, eco-plugging, waste removal, crown thinning, stump grinding, root flare exposure Huntingdon, tree planning, hedge reduction Huntingdon, dead-wooding, tree care, arboriculture, tree waste removal in Huntingdon, landscaping, the protection of trees from grazing animals in Huntingdon, dead wooding and other tree surgeon services in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Listed are just a few of the duties that are conducted by a local tree surgeon. Huntingdon specialists will be delighted to keep you abreast of their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Hemingford Abbots tree surgeon, Little Stukeley tree surgeon, Green End tree surgeon, Great Stukeley tree surgeon, Offord Cluny tree surgeon, Alconbury Weston tree surgeon, Sapley tree surgeon, Alconbury tree surgeon, Ellington tree surgeon, Stukeley Meadows tree surgeon, Wyton tree surgeon, Houghton tree surgeon and more. Almost all of these towns and villages are serviced by tree care companies. Householders in the region can get tree surgery quotations by going here.

Tree Care Services Huntingdon

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• Huntingdon Root Grinding
• Huntingdon Tree Watering
• Huntingdon Tree Transplanting
• Huntingdon Tree Maintenance
• Huntingdon Tree Topping
• Huntingdon Crown Reduction
• Huntingdon Dead Wooding
• Huntingdon Eco-Plugging
• Huntingdon Hedge Trimming
• Huntingdon Tree Felling
• Huntingdon Tree Removal
• Huntingdon Tree Dismantling
• Huntingdon Root Decompaction
• Huntingdon Tree Reduction

Huntingdon Cambridgeshire: The historic market town of Huntingdon is found in the county of Cambridgeshire (Cambs) in the Eastern region of the United Kingdom. Huntingdon is approximately 20 miles from Cambridge and 10 miles from St Neots, places close by include Stukeley Meadows, Buckden, Ellington, Godmanchester, Offord Cluny, Hartford, Sapley and Houghton. Huntingdon has a population of approximately 24,000, has the telephone dial code 01480 and is in the postcode district PE 26, PE28 and PR29. Huntingdon was formerly in Huntingdonshire, it was given its charter in 1205 by King John. To find out local Huntingdon info check here. (Tags: Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon England, Huntingdon United Kingdom, Huntingdon Cambs)

Tree Surgery PE29 area, (dialling code 01480).

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