Tree Surgeon Lewes

Hiring an unqualified operative for tree work or attempting to do the work by yourself, could harm your trees, cause damage to property, or even be life threatening. But even hiring a specialist tree surgeon who's aware of all the risks does not mean that tree work is entirely safe. Tree surgery is certainly not a task for novices, and on average there are three deaths and a hundred and forty major injuries a year within the industry, making it one of the most hazardous jobs in the UK.

A neglected or damaged tree can also be a danger to life, with around five people each year being tragically killed by falling trees and branches in the UK. You may well be liable to third-party compensation claims due to the consequences of your actions, if you hire someone to conduct tree work and an injury, or damage to property occurs. These are just some of the reasons why it is essential to employ a professional tree surgeon to work on your trees in Lewes. (Figures sourced from HSE UK).

A trained tree surgeon in Lewes will likely be an approved member of one or both of the two principal professional trade bodies. Both the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers a website where you can view the membership and professional status of any tree surgeon in Lewes. This website enables you to check whether any specific tree surgeon has recognised ARB Approved Contractor status, and is a member of either of these two associations.

You are able to make contact with these professional organisations for arbitration assistance and for advice and help at any stage, if there's a problem during or after any tree work has been completed.

If anyone who you can't find on this directory list offers to provide you with a quote, you should respectfully decline their offer of work and find an approved contractor. You should try and get a minimum of 3 price quotes from different companies in the Lewes area once you've reassured yourself of their qualifications and professional memberships. Because of the risks of the work involved, you should ask the below questions, making it clear that you need a response:

• How much insurance cover do you provide? As recommended by the ISA and AA, your tree surgeon should be able to show you a certificate covering at least five million pounds public liability insurance.
• Can you provide a NPTC certificate for the use of a chainsaw, and documentary proof of your professional memberships and qualifications? The NPTC/LANTRA certificate is required by law for any tree surgeon using a chainsaw. Qualifications might include National Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Could I contact some former customers so that I can check the standard of your work? Doing an independent check on any recent work is always a good idea.
• Can you give me a quotation in writing? Verbal quotes alone aren't satisfactory. Always try to get a quote in writing.

Clear and precise details of all the work that's being undertaken must be included on the written quote. It should mention whose responsibility it is to remove tree branches, stumps and debris, and should also include details about any trees which could be protected in law, and the steps required to get permission to carry out work on them. Double check that VAT has also been included on the quotation. Realising that you have a responsibility to hire only capable tradespeople to work on your property and trees, is crucial. This is laid out by the "Common law duty of care responsibilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK - Finding out whether any of your trees are protected, your preferred Lewes tree surgeon should ensure that any work gets the green light from the appropriate local authority department. Discovering that a tree has got protected status does not imply that work cannot be carried out, as even protected trees require maintenance in order to cut back dead or dying wood and ensure the safety of the public.

If your property in Lewes is situated in a designated conservation area then at least 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority before any tree work can be performed. This notice isn't required if the stem of the tree is less than seventy five millimetres in diameter when measured at 1.5m from ground level. If the thinning or pruning of a protected tree's branches are needed to sustain and promote growth, notice is also not necessary.

After assessing the health of the trees on your property, your chosen Lewes tree surgeon will determine the appropriate treatments and how the required outcome can best be accomplished. This will include a full risk assessment of any areas that might be affected by falling branches and debris, such as on your property, in public areas, and on the properties of next door neighbours. The number of operatives required and the level of protection needed, will also be ascertained at this point. To keep property and the general public safe from harm or damage, this will include both PPE (personal protective equipment) and other safety measures.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - To keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the area of work, safety measures and barriers will be put in place before any climbing, cutting of branches or tree felling begins. It may at some stage be necessary to halt the traffic temporarily, if there is a threat of branches and debris falling onto the highway.

The tree surgeon will need varying degrees of protection according to the kind of work being undertaken. When doing basic tree work with a chainsaw, to prevent cutting injuries to the torso, hands and legs, they will at a bare minimum be wearing protective clothing. All operatives involved in the work must wear hi-vis clothing, and eye and head protection, at all times.

Climbing equipment and ladders will need to be deployed if working at height is involved, and to help in the safe removal of high branches and sections of tree trunk, extra personnel will be necessary. A skip or other method of transporting the waste materials away will be parked as close to the work area as possible, therefore it's a good idea to inform your nearby neighbours of the need for easy access.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - On completion of all the work, the whole area can be cleared of all debris, and all of the waste can be hauled away. Your tree surgeon should then prepare and sign off a certificate of work, a copy of which will be handed to you. This is particularly important where trees with TPOs are concerned. If there were any public areas that required safety measures, this will be taken away and footpaths and highways will be re-opened to the public.

If you have any complaints about or issues with the completed work, you should get them rectified immediately by first of all taking them up with your tree surgeon. If your tree surgeon is a member of a trade association, and any further arbitration is needed, you can receive advice and help from the ISA or AA in order to come to a satisfactory conclusion.

Locally based Lewes tree surgery services will likely have the postcode BN7 and the telephone code 01273. They'll work in Lewes itself, in addition to nearby areas like South Malling, Burgess Hill, Offham, Ovingdean, Falmer, Cooksbridge, Ringmer, Stoneham, Glynde, Southerham, Barcombe, Isfield, Glyndebourne, Southease, Woodingdean, Wallands Park, Sout, Laughton, and these postcodes: BN7 1LD, BN7 1SE, BN7 1EY, BN7 1HU, BN7 1PD, BN7 1RS, BN7 1RT, BN7 1DL, BN7 1PA, BN7 1SR.

If you require this type of assistance it's certainly a good idea to bring in an experienced local tree surgeon. Lewes home and property owners can substantially benefit from the skills and knowledge that a fully trained professional can offer.

Woodland Clearance Lewes

Woodland clearance in the Lewes area must only be commenced after any restrictions and regulatory measures have been observed and established. To make sure that all applicable permits are gathered, land covenants and restrictions are enforced, and that all strategies for clearing the area are ecologically sound, an established Lewes tree surgeon should be engaged to oversee and complete the project.

A thorough habitat survey will be performed by a professional tree surgeon who will also liaise with woodland organisations and authorities to ensure your clearance is done safely and legally. If it's learned that protected animal or plant life is on the site to be cleared, it is possible to move such species, if approval is given by the appropriate authorities.

Because of the equipment used in woodland clearance, i.e. chipping, mulching and felling machines, it's highly cost effective to call on a professional tree surgeon to execute the clearance.

Air-Spading Lewes

When you've got worries about the health of a tree, this could be due to any number of factors, but is very often because of problems with the root system. A certified Lewes tree surgeon may need to gain access to the root system of your tree, so as to check for problems such as root rot and soil compaction.

This was sometimes difficult to achieve previously, because while digging out the surrounding soil, the roots of the tree could be easily damaged. Several up-to-date and "savvy" tree surgeons in Lewes use a technique known as "air spading", which employs compressed air to efficiently break up and strip away compacted soil without any risk of damaging the tree's roots.

On occasion, building work, heavy foot traffic or passing vehicles can cause the soil around a tree's roots to get compacted, and this can adversely affect its health. When a tree is "stressed" it can become more vulnerable to attack by pests, diseases and insects, and this stress can be caused by a lack of nutrients and water. Air spading is also useful to resolve root flare problems, when the flare around the base of the trunk becomes covered with an excess of soil, causing the tissue to break down, and increasing the likelihood of root decay.

The ingenious air spading process involves the use of an air-spade and an air compressor which directs air into the soil at a speed of 1200mph, the air enters the spaces in the soil and instantly breaks it up, while leaving tree roots, utility lines and concrete unaffected. As soil is forced away from the tree's roots by the powerful flow of air, immediate inspection can be accomplished. A less compact layer of wood chip mulch and fertiliser can then be applied to rejuvenate the tree, and a resolution implemented for any problems.

Skills Needed to be a Tree Surgeon in Lewes

• Physical skills like coordination and movement.
• The capacity to work happily with others.
• Excellent customer skills.
• Have the ability to repair, maintain and use tools and equipment.
• Be able to work with your hands.
• To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
• Good knowledge of public safety.
• Be conscious of the complexities and dangers involved in all aspects of the work.
• Have a methodical and organised working approach.
• Have patience and the ability to stay focused in stressful situations.
• Be professional and capable of completing tasks within a specified time frame.

Tree Surgery Tasks Lewes

Lewes tree surgeons can generally help you with tree planning, tree topping, commercial tree surgery, stump grinding, tree transplanting, tree removal, hazard assessment, stump removal Lewes, cabling, dead wood removal in Lewes, root grinding Lewes, arboriculture, vegetation management, root flare exposure, crown removal in Lewes, tree pruning in Lewes, tree work in Lewes, the protection of trees from grazing animals, damaged tree removal, felling of storm damaged trees, tree pest control in Lewes, forestry management Lewes, tree watering in Lewes, site clearance Lewes, tree waste removal, hedge lowering, tree lightening protection, crown lifting in Lewes, tree bracing Lewes, landscape clearing and other tree surgeon services in Lewes, East Sussex. These are just a selection of the tasks that are carried out by a local tree surgeon. Lewes specialists will tell you about their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Stoneham tree surgeon, Laughton tree surgeon, Falmer tree surgeon, Barcombe tree surgeon, Ovingdean tree surgeon, Woodingdean tree surgeon, Cooksbridge tree surgeon, Southease tree surgeon, Southerham tree surgeon, Glyndebourne tree surgeon, Glynde tree surgeon, Isfield tree surgeon, Offham tree surgeon, South Malling tree surgeon, Sout tree surgeon, Wallands Park tree surgeon and more. The majority of these places are covered by local tree surgeons. Homeowners in the region can get estimates for tree surgery by going here.

Tree Care Services Lewes

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• Lewes Tree Lopping
• Lewes Tree Transplanting
• Lewes Crown Lifting
• Lewes Wood Chipping
• Lewes Root Grinding
• Lewes Tree Maintenance
• Lewes Woodland Management
• Lewes Tree Planning
• Lewes Crown Thinning
• Lewes Dead Wooding
• Lewes Woodland Clearances
• Lewes Tree Watering
• Lewes Root Decompaction
• Lewes Hedge Trimming

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