Tree Surgeon Newtownabbey

Folks in Newtownabbey who try to do tree work by themselves, or by using non-qualified individuals may well risk causing damage to the trees, to property or to life. However, even for experienced tree surgeons who are aware of all the hazards, tree work is not entirely safe. On average there are three deaths and 140 severe injuries a year within the profession, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in the UK and definitely not for novices to attempt.

There's also a danger to life from damaged or poorly maintained trees in Newtownabbey, as around 5 people each year are killed in the United Kingdom by falling branches and trees. If an injury occurs, or property is damaged due to you employing somebody to perform tree work, you could be liable to third-party compensation claims. This is why it is very important to hire an established tree surgeon to undertake the work on your trees. (Figures sourced from HSE).

FINDING A TREE SURGEON IN NEWNewtownabbeyABBEY - There are 2 professional industry bodies that a qualified Newtownabbey tree surgeon should really be a signed up member of. You can view the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Newtownabbey on the websites of either the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Arboricultural Association (AA). Membership of either of these two organisations will give the tree surgeon recognised Approved ARB Contractor status which can be checked on this page.

You'll be able to speak to these trade associations for assistance in arbitration and for help and advice, if a problem emerges at any stage during the course of the tree work, or after it has been concluded.

If anybody who you can't find on this directory offers to provide you with an estimate, you should politely decline their offer of work and find an accredited contractor. It is wise to get at least 3 quotations from different companies in and around Newtownabbey, once you have thoroughly checked their professional qualifications and associations. There are various important questions that you must ask while you are getting these quotes, and due to the risks involved in tree surgery work, you should tell them that you really need the answers. You should for example ask:

• Exactly what is your level of insurance cover? As stated by the AA and ISA, your tree surgeon should be able to produce an insurance certificate covering at the least five million pounds public liability.
• Have you got a NPTC certificate for the use of a chainsaw, and documentary evidence of your professional memberships and qualifications? It's required by law that any operative/tree surgeon using a chainsaw must have a NPTC/LANTRA certificate. A skilled Newtownabbey tree surgeon may hold National Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Can I inspect the standard of your workmanship by contacting a person you have recently worked for? Doing an independent check on any recent work is always advisable.
• Can you offer me a written quotation? Always try to get a written quote, and NEVER accept a quote that is only given verbally.

Clear and concise information on all the tree work that is to be undertaken must be included on the written quotation. Who's responsible for the removal and disposal of tree branches, stumps and waste should be stated, as should details about any trees which may be protected in law, and the necessary steps to obtain permission to carry out work on them. You should also make certain that VAT has been included on the quotation unless you're a commercial enterprise. Recognising that you've got a responsibility to hire only trained people to work on your property and trees, is vitally important.

PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING - Your chosen Newtownabbey tree surgeon will need to enquire whether any of your trees are protected and make the appropriate steps to make certain that any work can be given the green light from the local authorities. Even protected trees require maintenance so as to cut back dead or dying wood and ensure the safety of the public, so discovering that a tree has protected status does not signify that work can't still be carried out.

At least 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority prior to any work being conducted, if your property in Newtownabbey is situated in a conservation area. However, tree trunks of less than 75 millimetres in diameter when measured at 1.5 metres above ground level are exempt from this requirement. Notice is also not required if pruning or thinning of a protected tree's branches is needed in order to sustain and promote growth.

Your chosen Newtownabbey tree surgeon will decide on the required remedial treatment and how best and safely to achieve the required outcome after carrying out a full assessment of your trees health. Where there's any potential for falling branches and debris, a full risk assessment will need to be done on your property, public areas, and parts of a neighbour's property that may be affected. The amount of workers needed and the level of protection required, will also be ascertained at this stage. This is both PPE (personal protective equipment) together with other safety measures to keep the public and other property safe from damage or harm.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - Safety measures and barriers will be put in place before any cutting of branches, tree felling or climbing begins, to keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the area where work is going on. If there's a risk of falling debris into a public road, passing traffic may have to be halted temporarily.

Varying degrees of protection will be necessary for the tree surgeon depending on what tree work needs to be completed. When doing chainsaw work, they will as a bare minimum be wearing protective clothing to prevent cutting injuries to the torso, legs and hands. All workers involved in the operation must wear hi-vis clothing, and eye and head protection, at all times.

If working at height is involved, ladders and safety climbing equipment will have to be deployed, and additional personnel will be on hand to help with the safe removal of high branches and pieces of tree trunk. A skip or pick up truck for removing the waste will be parked as close to the work area as possible, therefore it is recommended that you inform your nearby neighbours of the need for easy access.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - The site can be cleared of any debris, and all the waste can be hauled away, after all tree work has been completed. Your tree surgeon should then put together and sign off a certificate of work, a copy of which will be handed to you. This is especially important where protected trees are concerned. If any public spaces needed safety measures, this will be removed and paths and highways will be re-opened.

If you've got any problems or issues with the finished 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 signed up member of a professional trade body, and there's any further dispute, you can get advice and help from the ISA or AA in order to reach an acceptable solution.

Local Newtownabbey tree surgeons will probably have the postcode BT36 and the phone code 028. They will operate in Newtownabbey itself, as well as nearby areas like Randalstown, Dunadry, Greenisland, Belfast, Whiteabbey, Whitehead, Ballynure, Antrim, Ballyclare, Pargate, Templepatrick, Kells, Doagh, Nutts Corner, Glengormley, and these postcodes: BT36 4RB, BT36 4RL, BT36 4NA, BT36 4XS, BT36 4YB, BT36 4AP, BT36 4PB, BT36 5AD, BT36 4ZS, BT36 4WZ.

If you require this kind of service it's unquestionably a good idea to use an accredited local tree surgeon. Newtownabbey business and home owners can greatly benefit from the knowhow and expertise offered by a seasoned professional.

Air-Spading Newtownabbey

When you are worried about the overall health of a tree, it might be due to various factors, but problems with a tree's root system is a common trigger for such concerns. A qualified Newtownabbey tree surgeon might need to access a tree's roots to check for root rot, soil compaction, or other problems.

Due to the possibility of root damage in the process of digging down, this was problematic previously. The method that some contemporary tree surgeons use is known as "air spading", where compressed air is employed to efficiently break down and clear away compressed soil without damaging tree roots or underground utilities.

The health of a tree can be affected in a negative way when the soil surrounding the roots becomes compacted by foot traffic, passing vehicles or construction work. When it doesn't get enough water and nutrients, a tree can become "stressed", rendering it more susceptible to attack by pests, diseases and insects. Air spading is also useful to resolve root flare problems, when the flare at the base of the stem becomes covered with too much soil, causing it's tissues to break down, and heightening the likelihood of root rot.

The innovative air spading process involves the use of an air-spade tool and an air compressor which directs air into the soil at a speed of 1200mph, the air penetrates the voids in the soil and quickly breaks it up, while leaving tree roots and nearby utilities unaffected. Immediate inspection is possible, as the flow of air blows away the soil from the roots. A solution can then be implemented for any any obvious problems, and the previously compact soil replaced with a looser layer of chip mulch and fertiliser to help rejuvenate the tree.

Woodland Clearance Newtownabbey

Woodland clearance in the Newtownabbey area must only be undertaken after the appropriate regulations and restrictions have been established and observed. A specialist tree surgeon contractor in Newtownabbey will provide you with a comprehensive service that will adhere to all covenants and laws on the land, and will also do the clearance in an eco-friendly manner.

A reliable company will communicate with national and local woodland authorities and organisations and conduct a full habitat survey. It may be that the land has protected tree species or animals upon it, that will need to be relocated to another protected site, or other mitigation strategies to be employed.

Because of the equipment needed for woodland clearances, i.e. chipping, mulching and felling machines, it's highly cost efficient to call on a certified tree surgeon to complete the work.

Preventing Storm Damage

Although we are all aware of the power of Mother Nature, big trees seem sturdy, strong and capable of standing up to more or less any eventuality. The lifespan of most trees far eclipses that of us humans, and in fact some species such as sweet chestnuts, yews and oaks can survive for hundreds (even thousands) of years.

Severe weather can however cause considerable damage to trees, and together with the constant danger of falling branches and tree limbs, entire trees can fall down in certain circumstances. High winds and gales are a major issue for trees, and this kind of damage is becoming more commonplace in Newtownabbey, as the number of severe storms and weather events escalates with climate change. Other issues can be heavy winter snowfall, and waterlogged soil during flooding or prolonged periods of rain.

To trim and remove any dead or excessively long branches that could cause a problem in severe weather conditions, it is advisable to get a qualified Newtownabbey tree surgeon to examine your trees fairly regularly.

To stop bigger trees getting struck by lightning, and to protect nearby buildings and property which may be vulnerable to side-flashes ("jumps"), it is also a good idea to install copper conductors, lightning rods, or other lightning protection systems. Lightning strikes can seriously weaken trees, making them more vulnerable to disease or pest attacks, and even kill them in some instances. While you may not believe that lightning is all that common in Newtownabbey, each year approximately 300,000 strikes are recorded throughout the UK.

To safeguard your trees from being damaged by storms and lower the chances of serious consequences should an unsound tree fall down as a result of bad weather, ask your local Newtownabbey tree surgery firm what they can do. (Tags: Storm Damage Newtownabbey, Storm Damage Prevention Newtownabbey, Storm Damaged Trees Newtownabbey).

Stump Grinding

It's vital to be certain to hire a firm having the appropriate knowhow and machinery, when you need to get specialist services like stump grinding carried out in Newtownabbey. Seasoned tree surgeons will aim to extract every remnant of any size stump to well below ground level. Grinding down stumps and roots quite close to structures and walls while avoiding damage, can only be accomplished if the tree surgeon has the use of the proper machinery. The correct grinding machines can also eliminate stumps tucked away in narrow alleys and passageways. When you are clearing away a big tree the remaining stump can be rather enormous and regardless of what you're going to use the space for, the likelihood is the tree stump will need to be removed to a decent depth.

Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus)

First documented in the United Kingdom in 2021, ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is a destructive fungal disease that's expected to decimate about 80% of the current ash trees, over the next few years. Ash dieback is set to have huge ramifications for our countryside, exacerbating the damage resulting from the earlier Dutch Elm Disease (DED) crisis.

Ash dieback has an especially devastating effect on the native Fraxinus excelsior (common ash), British Fraxinus excelsior (common ash), although it affects the entire Fraxinus genus of trees, with varying degrees of tolerance to it. Thought to have originally come from Asia where the native species of ash (Fraxinus mandshurica and Fraxinus chinensis) were less susceptible, the fungus which causes ash dieback is known as Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, and it blocks a tree's vascular (water transport) systems, causing it to die.

Quickly spread by tiny spores which are able to be blown for miles on the wind, ash dieback (or chalara ash dieback as it's sometimes known) is prevalent in most areas of the United Kingdom with up to 85% mortality rates.

Affecting tree of any age, ash dieback can be recognised by the following symptoms:

• Dark brown necrotic lesions form where branches meet the trunk.
• Foliage that wilts, turns black and falls prematurely.
• Dying leaves and shoots which are visible during the summertime.
• Dark patches on leaves during mid to late summer.
• New epicormic growth appears from previously dormant buds.

Stronger ash have the ability to fight the infection to some extent, but ultimately die from continual attacks, year-after-year. Presently there's no clear approach for stopping the spread of aash dieback, and there is no cure or effective treatment.

While the "Tree Alert Service" provided by the Forestry Commission is presently only interested in cases reported in new areas where the disease has not previously been recorded, if you're concerned about an ash tree in your garden in Newtownabbey, you should call in a local tree surgeon to confirm the diagnosis and suggest a solution.

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Skills and Knowledge Required by Tree Surgeons in Newtownabbey

• Be patient and have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• To be able to accomplish common tasks on a hand-held device or computer.
• Be aware of the dangers and complexities involved in all areas of work.
• To be methodical and pay attention to detail.
• Be able to work with your hands.
• Good customer skills.
• Be capable of using, maintaining and repairing equipment and tools.
• Physical skills like movement and coordination.
• Have the ability to work efficiently with other people.
• Have a good understanding of public safety and security.
• Be professional and capable of completing work within the specified period.

Accidents Through Tree Surgery

As I have already stated, the work that tree surgeons in Newtownabbey undertake, involves a high level of danger. When work is being undertaken on trees, there is a considerable risk of injury to both operatives and those on the ground, so all reasonable safety measures must be taken.

As reported by figures gathered by the HSE, falls from trees, the use of chainsaws, and being struck by a falling branch or tree are the cause of the vast majority of fatal and serious injuries. In fact, tree surgeons and arborists are more at risk of being seriously injured than workers involved in construction.

The most accident claims, when it comes to insurance, are for slipping from ladders, being struck by objects (trees, branches, grapple hooks, ropes, cranes etc) and lifting injuries.

When work needs doing on your trees, all this highlights the importance of hiring a competent Newtownabbey tree surgeon. In the tree care sector, most accidents are down to unskilled workers attempting tasks that they're not fully trained in, or capable of. So, using a trustworthy and established Newtownabbey company who have been working in the local area for a number of years, is the easiest way to avoid such problems.

Tree Surgery Tasks Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey tree surgeons will likely help you with hedge cutting, stump grinding, arboriculture, retrenchment pruning, tree management, safety inspections, fruit tree pruning, landscaping, crown thinning, tree reshaping, tree cutting, root removal, brush cutting, tree reduction, tree surveys in Newtownabbey, eco-plugging Newtownabbey, tree replanting Newtownabbey, pest control, stump treatment, staking in Newtownabbey, tree lopping in Newtownabbey, tree work Newtownabbey, forestry management, drop crotching in Newtownabbey, woodchipping in Newtownabbey, damage restoration in Newtownabbey, stump removal, tree lightening protection, hedge lowering in Newtownabbey, damaged tree removal in Newtownabbey and other tree surgeon services in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. These are just an example of the tasks that are performed by a tree surgeon. Newtownabbey providers will tell you about their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Kells tree surgeon, Randalstown tree surgeon, Glengormley tree surgeon, Templepatrick tree surgeon, Pargate tree surgeon, Dunadry tree surgeon, Ballynure tree surgeon, Whiteabbey tree surgeon, Whitehead tree surgeon, Nutts Corner tree surgeon, Doagh tree surgeon, Greenisland tree surgeon and more. All of these locations are served by tree care companies. Home and business owners in the area can acquire quotations for tree surgery by going here.

Tree Care Services Newtownabbey

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• Newtownabbey Cable Bracing
• Newtownabbey Stump Treatment
• Newtownabbey Site Clearance
• Newtownabbey Tree Transplanting
• Newtownabbey Crown Removal
• Newtownabbey Woodland Management
• Newtownabbey Tree Removal
• Newtownabbey Root Grinding
• Newtownabbey Air-Spading
• Newtownabbey Tree Watering
• Newtownabbey Woodland Clearance
• Newtownabbey Stump Removal
• Newtownabbey Crown Thinning
• Newtownabbey Tree Topping

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