Tree Surgeon Pitsea

Those who hire a non-qualified person, or attempt to do tree work for themselves, may risk damaging trees, property or even life. But even hiring an established tree surgeon who is acquainted with all the risks does not mean that tree work is safe. Within the industry there are a worrying average of 140 serious injuries and 3 deaths a year, making it among the most hazardous jobs in the UK.

A damaged or neglected tree can also cause a risk to life, with around 5 people a year being killed by falling trees or branches in Britain. You might be liable to third-party compensation claims due to the consequences of your actions, if you bring in someone to conduct tree work and subsequently an injury, or damage to property occurs. These are the reasons why it is very important to retain the services of a competent tree surgeon to undertake the work on your trees. (The above figures were sourced from HSE).

There are two professional bodies that an experienced Pitsea tree surgeon should really be a signed up member of. The websites of both the Arboricultural Association and the International Society of Arboriculture allow you to check out the membership and professional status of any tree surgeon in Pitsea. This website enables you to check if any specific tree surgeon has ARB Approved Contractor status, and is a member of either of these 2 organisations.

If a problem emerges during the work, or after it's been concluded you're able to speak to these professional organisations for mediation assistance and for help and guidance.

If anybody offers to provide you with an estimate for any tree work and you can't find them on this directory list, you should respectfully decline their offer and continue your search for an approved contractor. When you are reassured of their qualifications and professional memberships you should try and get a minimum of 3 quotations from different companies in the Pitsea area. There are a number of crucial questions that you should ask whilst you're in the process of getting the quotes, and because of the risks involved in the work, you should make it clear that you need them to provide you with the answers. You should for example ask:

• Precisely what level of insurance coverage have you got? As suggested by the AA and ISA, your tree surgeon ought to be able to show you an insurance certificate covering no less than £5 Million public liability.
• Can I contact some former customers to check the standard of your work? Independently checking any recent work is always a good idea.
• Do you have documents to demonstrate that you have the correct qualifications, membership of the ISA or AA, and also a certificate for basic chainsaw use from the NPTC/LANTRA? The NPTC/LANTRA certificate is required by law for any tree worker who uses a chainsaw. A competent Pitsea tree surgeon will probably hold National Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Can you give me a quotation in writing? Verbal quotes alone aren't satisfactory. Always get a quote in writing.

On the written quotation that you receive, you will need there to be clear and accurate specifics of all the tree work that is being undertaken. It should mention whose responsibility it is to remove tree branches, stumps and waste, and should also include details about any trees which may be protected, and the steps required to get 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 business. It's important to recognise that you have a responsibility to hire only skilled tradespeople 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 BEGINNING - Making enquiries into the possibility of any trees having protected status, your selected Pitsea tree surgeon should make certain that any tree work gets the green light from the relevant local authority department. To ensure public safety, even protected trees require maintenance in order to cut back dead or dying wood, therefore discovering that a tree is protected doesn't suggest that you're unable to carry out essential work.

If your property in Pitsea is in a designated conservation area then at least 6 weeks written notice must be given to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) before any tree work can be carried out. This is only applicable to trees with a stem diameter of more than 7.5cm in diameter, at a point 1.5 metres from the ground. Notice is also not required if thinning or pruning of a protected tree's branches is necessary to promote and sustain growth.

Your Pitsea tree surgeon will determine the remedial treatment needed and how the required outcome can be achieved with safety in mind after doing a thorough assessment of your trees health. This will involve a full risk assessment of areas that could be affected by falling debris and branches, such as in public areas, on your property, and on the properties of next door neighbours. At this stage, the level of protection needed and the number of operatives required will also be ascertained. This is both PPE (personal protective equipment) along with other safety measures to keep property and the general public safe from damage or harm.

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

Different levels of protection will be necessary for the tree surgeon according to what tree work needs to be done. When doing basic tree work with a chainsaw, to prevent cutting injuries to the hands, torso and legs, they will at the very least be wearing specialist protective clothing. All operatives involved in the work should be wearing hi-vis clothing, and eye and head protection, at all times.

If any working at height is involved, ladders and climbing equipment will need to be used, and additional operatives will be on hand to help in the removal of high branches and heavy pieces of tree trunk. For removing waste materials, easy access to the work site will be necessary. Therefore, it's recommended that you inform your next door neighbours, since a skip or lorry will need to be parked as close as possible to the workplace whilst work proceeds.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - All of the branches and waste will be taken away and the whole area cleared of all debris, after all work has been accomplished. Particularly where the trees are covered by TPOs, a certificate of work should then be prepared by your tree surgeon, which can be signed off and a copy handed to you. Pathways and roads can then be re-opened to the public, and any safety measures places in public spaces removed.

If you've got any problems or issues with the finished work, you should first take them up with the tree surgeon so that they can be fixed straight away. If any further arbitration is required, and your tree surgeon is an approved member of a professional association, you can obtain advice and help from the International Society of Arboriculture or the Arboricultural Association so as to come to a satisfactory conclusion.

Locally based Pitsea tree surgery services will most likely have the postcode SS13 and the telephone code 01268. They will work in Pitsea itself, together with nearby areas such as Langdon Hills, Bowers Gifford, Horndon on the Hill, Fobbing, Laindon, Vange, Rawreth, Stanford-le-Hope, Basildon, Hadleigh, Corringham, Rayleigh, North Benfleet, South Benfleet, Wickford, Canvey Island, and these postcodes: SS13 2EG, SS13 3BY, SS13 2DB, SS13 2DA, SS13 2AF, SS13 2ER, SS13 3BP, SS13 3JG, SS13 3AG, SS13 3AH.

For this sort of assistance it is certainly far better to hire an experienced tree surgeon. Pitsea homeowners can substantially benefit from the skills and knowhow offered by a fully trained professional.

Tree Surveys Pitsea

There are a variety of reasons why you may require a tree survey, and the most common is for development or property extension. If you're clearing some land to prepare for the building of a new home or an extension to an existing property in Pitsea, for instance, you might need to conduct a professional tree survey to British Standards BS5837 (2012) if trees exist upon that land. All tree surveys should be completed by a qualified tree surgeon or arborist, irrespective of whether they are being performed on private or public property in Pitsea.

A whole host of information about the trees within a specified area will be gleaned by a correctly conducted tree survey. For example:

• The life expectancy of the trees.
• The species of trees.
• The spread of branches towards the North, West, East and South.
• The existence of any Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
• The age of the trees.
• Preliminary tree management recommendations.
• The health of the trees.
• The height of each tree.
• The number of trees.
• The diameter of each tree (taken 1.5m above the ground).
• A unique reference number for each of the trees.

If you happen to be altering an existing property in Pitsea but you aren't extending the footprint of the building and aren't modifying the service lines or access points, a tree survey probably won't be required.

The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is a non-profit, international organisation that's based in Atlanta, United States, with the aim of fostering the benefits and awareness of trees. Providing accreditations for tree care professionals all around the globe, the ISA is a membership association that upholds the professional practice of arboriculture.

Endorsing best tree care practices through educational events, services and publications, the ISA has a solid focus on allowing individuals in the tree care industry develop their arboricultural expertise, knowledge and skills wherever possible.

The Arboricultural Association (AA) is now an associate organisation of the International Society of Arboriculture after signing a 2016 agreement with them. This allowed the two bodies to strengthen their relationship, while providing additional opportunities for anyone in Great Britain and Ireland who's a registered member of the ISA. Being an integral part of a wide and varied worldwide tree care network is something that AA members in the UK and Ireland can now benefit from. The International Society of Arboriculture has now got over twenty two thousand members worldwide with associate organisations and professional affiliates in EXTRAwoodland management, landscape clearance, tree felling, vegetation management Pitsea, crown raising, pest management, cut sealing Pitsea, stump treatment, tree dismantling, crown removal in Pitsea, terraventing in Pitsea, eco-plugging in Pitsea, the removal of dead wood, hedge cutting, fruit tree pruning, crown lifting, root pruning, tree reduction, crown thinning in Pitsea, commercial tree surgery, forestry management in Pitsea, the protection of trees from grazing animals Pitsea, tree lightening protection, tree bracing, hedge planting in Pitsea, brush cutting services, hedge reduction, staking Pitsea, tree shaping, formative pruning PitseaTEN, and the United Kingdom.

Stump Grinding

If you have a requirement for specialist services such as stump grinding in Pitsea, ensuring you use a company with the appropriate machinery and knowhow is essential. Any self-respecting tree surgeon in Pitsea will understand the significance of eliminating every last piece of the stump down to at least a twelve inch depth, to make sure it will not grow back. Having access to the recommended machines means that the tree surgeon will be able to grind out stubborn roots and stumps to right up against structures and walls without causing any damage. The appropriate grinding machines can also easily remove any stumps found in passageways and alleys. If you're extracting a big tree the stump could be pretty substantial and no matter what you're going to use the space for afterwards, the likelihood is that the tree stump needs to be removed to a good depth. (Tags: Stump Grinding Pitsea, Tree Stump Grinding Pitsea, Stump Removal Pitsea)

Tree Pollarding Pitsea

Where a tree has appreciably got too large for its current surroundings, it must be considerably reduced in size by the use of a process known as "pollarding". The development of cultivated qualities and the moulding of trees into specific forms or shapes can also be achieved by pollarding. It can sometimes be seen on trees that function as boundaries or hedgerows, and trees that grow beside roadways in Pitsea. For people who love trees this is not a particularly popular process, since the outcome is inclined to be somewhat harsh and naked, with the appearance of being practically dead. However, in spite of the somewhat unattractive appearance of recently pollarded trees such as sycamores, beeches, oaks, planes, limes, horse chestnuts and maples, there is a positive element to the technique, in that these trees can be kept when they would otherwise have to be removed. (Tags: Tree Pollarding Pitsea, Tree Pruning Pitsea, Pollarding Pitsea)

Tree Surgery Tasks Pitsea

Pitsea tree surgeons will likely help you with woodland management, landscape clearance, tree felling, vegetation management Pitsea, crown raising, pest management, cut sealing Pitsea, stump treatment, tree dismantling, crown removal in Pitsea, terraventing in Pitsea, eco-plugging in Pitsea, the removal of dead wood, hedge cutting, fruit tree pruning, crown lifting, root pruning, tree reduction, crown thinning in Pitsea, commercial tree surgery, forestry management in Pitsea, the protection of trees from grazing animals Pitsea, tree lightening protection, tree bracing, hedge planting in Pitsea, brush cutting services, hedge reduction, staking Pitsea, tree shaping, formative pruning Pitsea and other tree surgeon services in Pitsea, Essex. These are just an example of the tasks that are conducted by a tree surgeon. Pitsea providers will let you know their full range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Manor Estate tree surgeon, Nevendon tree surgeon, Fobbing tree surgeon, Bowers Gifford tree surgeon, Kingsleigh tree surgeon, Daws Heath tree surgeon, Rawreth tree surgeon, Vange tree surgeon, Horndon on the Hill tree surgeon, North Benfleet tree surgeon and more. Most of these towns and villages are catered for by tree care companies. Householders in these areas can obtain quotations for tree surgery by going here.

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