Tree Surgeon Staines

Those who employ a non-qualified individual, or attempt to do tree work for themselves, may cause a risk of damage to property, the trees or to life. However, even for skilled tree surgeons who are aware of all the hazards, tree work is not entirely safe. Tree surgery is certainly not a task for novices, and on average there are 140 serious injuries and three deaths annually within the industry, making it one of the most hazardous jobs in the UK.

With falling branches and trees causing around 5 deaths each year in the UK, a threat to life can even be caused by a poorly maintained or damaged tree. You might be liable to third-party compensation claims due to the consequences of your actions, if you hire somebody to do tree work and subsequently an injury, or damage to property occurs. These are merely a few of the reasons why it is imperative to hire a competent tree surgeon to work on your trees. (Source - HSE UK).

There are 2 major professional bodies, one or both of which a qualified Staines tree surgeon should be an approved member of. The websites of both the AA (Arboricultural Association) and the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) allow you to check the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Staines. This page allows you to check if any specific tree surgeon has Approved ARB Contractor status, and has membership of either of these 2 associations.

For mediation and for help and advice at any stage during or after the work has been finished, you will be able to contact either of these industry organisations.

If anyone who you're unable to find on this directory offers you a quotation, you should respectfully decline their offer of work and carry on your search for an approved contractor. Once you have reassured yourself of their professional accreditations and associations you should try to get at least three quotes from different companies in and around Staines. There are a number of important questions that you should ask while you're obtaining the quotes, and due to the risks of the work involved, you must make it abundantly clear that you really need the answers. You should for instance ask:

• Do you offer written quotations? You should only ever accept a quote in writing. NEVER settle for a verbal quote alone.
• Would it be possible for me to contact somebody you have recently done work for, so that I can inspect your tree work? Independently examining any recent work is always advisable.
• Can you provide documents to demonstrate that you've got the recommended qualifications, membership of the AA or ISA, and also a certificate for chainsaw use and maintenance from the NPTC/LANTRA? Any tree surgeon/operative who uses a chainsaw, must by law hold NPTC/LANTRA certification. Certificates and National Diplomas in Arboriculture are qualifications that could be held by a decent tree surgeon in Staines.
• Precisely what level of insurance cover do you have? Your tree surgeon should be able to produce an insurance certificate covering at the least five million pounds public liability, as outlined by the AA and ISA.

On the written quote that you receive, you'll need there to be clear and precise specifics of all the work that's to be undertaken. Who is responsible for the removal and disposal of tree branches, stumps and waste should be stated, as should information on any trees which may be protected, and the steps necessary to get permission to work on them. You should also ensure VAT is included on the quotation unless you are a commercial enterprise. It's extremely important to realise that you've got a responsibility for hiring only competent tradespeople to work on your property and trees. This is stated under the "Common law duty of care responsibilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK COMMENCING - Making enquiries into the possibility of any trees being protected, your preferred Staines tree surgeon should ensure that any work gets the green light from the appropriate local authority department. To ensure the safety of the public, even protected trees require maintenance so as to cut back dead or dying wood, therefore discovering that a tree is protected doesn't suggest that you are unable to carry out important work.

If your property in Staines is situated inside a designated conservation area, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) will require a minimum of six weeks written notice of any planned tree work. However, tree trunks of under 7.5cm in diameter when measured at 1.5 metres above ground level are free from this requirement. Notice is also not a requirement if pruning or thinning of a protected tree's branches is essential to sustain and promote growth.

On site they will complete a thorough assessment of your tree's health and determine the required remedial treatment and how best to achieve the required outcome in a safe manner. This will involve performing a risk assessment to include your property, public spaces and any part of a neighbour's property that could be impacted by falling debris and branches. At this stage, the number of operatives required and the level of protection needed will also be ascertained. This is both personal protection 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 tree felling, climbing or cutting of branches begins, to keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the work area. It may at some point be necessary to halt the traffic momentarily, if there's any threat of debris falling onto the road.

According to the type of work that's required a tree surgeon will need varying levels of protection. When doing basic tree work with a chainsaw, to avoid serious cutting injuries to the legs, hands and torso, they will at the very least be wearing specialist protective clothing. All operatives involved in the work must wear hi-vis clothing, and eye and head protection, at all times.

Additional workers will generally be necessary to help in the removal of high branches and heavy pieces of tree trunk, particularly if working at height is involved, and where ladders and associated climbing equipment is being deployed. It is a good idea to inform your neighbours of the need for access, since a skip or other method of transporting the waste materials away will be parked as close as possible to the work area.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - Upon completion of all the tree work, the site can be cleared of all debris, and all the waste materials can be hauled away. A certificate of work done will then be created by your tree surgeon, especially where the trees are under a protection order, which can be signed off and a copy presented to you. If there were any public spaces that required safety measures, this can be removed and footpaths and roads will be re-opened.

If you've got any complaints about or issues with the work, you should get them rectified immediately by firstly taking them up with your tree surgeon. If your tree surgeon is a registered member of a professional body, you can obtain guidance and advice from the AA or the ISA so as to reach an acceptable conclusion, if any further arbitration is required.

Locally based Staines tree surgeons will likely have the phone code 01784 and the postcode TW18. They'll work in Staines itself, along with nearby areas like Datchet, Wraysbury, Ashford, Colnbrook, Fordbridge, Harmondsworth, East Bedfont, Horton, Stanwell Moor, Virginia Water, Egham, Brands Hill, Englefield Green, Lyne, Poyle, Old Windsor, Stanwell, and these postcodes: TW18 1HB, TW18 1DB, TW18 1HY, TW15 3EW, TW18 1PG, TW18 1JN, TW18 1DG, TW18 1JB, TW18 1PH, TW18 1PP.

If you require this type of assistance it's definitely better to employ an approved local tree surgeon. Staines residents can benefit greatly from the skill sets that are the trademark of a seasoned professional.

Ash Dieback

Likely to wipe out about 80 percent of the current UK ash tree stock, over the next few years, ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is a chronic fungal disease of ash trees, the first case of which was recorded in Britain in 2012. Set to have a massive impact on our beloved countryside, ash dieback is likely to be just as catastrophic as the earlier epidemic of Dutch Elm Disease (DED).

A highly destructive disease of trees of the Fraxinus genus, ash dieback has an especially devastating effect on the Fraxinus excelsior (common ash), British Fraxinus excelsior (common or European ash). The fungus which causes the disease is named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, and it originally came from Asia.

Dispersed by microscopic spores that blow on the wind, released from the fruiting bodies of the fungus, and are able to travel for tens of miles, ash dieback (or chalara ash dieback) has now spread to most parts of the UK.

Ash dieback is recognisable by the following symptoms:

• New growth appearing from previously dormant buds (epicormic growth).
• Dying leaves and shoots are visible in summer.
• Dark patches on leaves during mid to late summer.
• Leaves that wilt, turn black and fall prematurely.
• The formation of lesions where limbs meet with the trunk.

Ash trees can fight off the disease to a certain extent, but ultimately succumb to continual attacks, year-after-year. Since it's an airborne disease there is no clear-cut approach for stopping its spread, and no recognised cure for chalara ash dieback.

If you have suspicions that a tree in your local area is infected with ash dieback, or you are nervous about a tree in your garden in Staines, you should bring in a local tree surgeon to verify the diagnosis, and you can then report it to the Forestry Commission's "Tree Alert Service", although they are now only interested to know about cases in previously unaffected areas.

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The Use of Chainsaws

The most commonplace piece of equipment that Staines tree surgeons use is the chainsaw. It is an effective and versatile tool, but in the wrong hands, a pretty dangerous one. Although mains electric and battery models of chainsaw can be purchased, the most preferred by professionals are driven by petrol, because of their ease of use and portability. Where thick branches and large tree stems are involved, such heavy tree work necessitates the use of the most robust petrol driven chainsaws.

Basically, a chainsaw consists of a rotating motor-driven chain which has a set of teeth for cutting through bark and inner wood. There are also a variety of types of chainsaw, top-handled for working at height (and which can be operated with one hand), pole saws for hard to reach branches and long distance pruning and rear-handled for work at ground level (must be used with two hands).

Although holding a rapidly twirling blade while balancing precariously up a tree isn't the safest job in the world, it is rare to find a professional Staines tree surgeon who doesn't use a chainsaw in their everyday activities. All tree surgeons have to be trained in the safe use and maintenance of chainsaws, and this is one of the key conditions for membership of the Arboricultural Association.

For anybody planning to purchase a chainsaw in Staines, there are several brands and models on the market, however the most preferred by specialist tree surgeons are Stihl, Husqvarna, Hyundai and Makita.

Firewood & Logs Staines

Of course, you might be looking for a tree surgeon for an entirely different reason, as they can be a great source for firewood or logs in Staines. As chopping off branches and felling trees is a major part of their daily routine, this is an obvious sideline for an enterprising tree surgeon.

If you're fortunate, you might find a tree surgeon in the Staines area who gives branches and logs away free to collectors, these will frequently be "green" and need to be thoroughly dried out. Others will sell their logs in bags or by the tonne, and these will usually be fully seasoned and dried logs, that are ready for burning.

Logs with a moisture level of below twenty percent are ideal for burning on your log burner or open fire, and these should have been left to dry out for twelve months or more. Tree surgeons in Staines will mostly have stocks of assorted hardwood logs and these are really good for a long, sustained burn that will throw out heat for three or four hours. The downside of hardwood is that it can be quite difficult to get lit, so if you are able to get your hands on a few softwood logs, these are terrific for getting your fire started. (Tags: Firewood Logs Staines, Logs and Firewood Staines, Seasones Firewood Staines, Firewood Staines).

Pollarding Staines

The procedure whereby the size of a tree is substantially lessened because it's gotten too big for its present setting, is know as "pollarding". It can on occasion be used for functional or aesthetic motives to mould a tree into a specific shape. It can sometimes be noticed on trees that serve as borders or hedgerows, as well as trees that grow alongside highways in Staines. Seeing that pollarded trees have got such a stark and bare visual appearance, and will never return to their "pre-pollarded" shape, this procedure is not usually popular with those who love trees. Tree species like beeches, maples, sycamores, horse chestnuts, oaks, planes and limes are typical candidates for the pollarding process, and on the positive aspect trees that may normally have to be chopped down can be preserved for future generations.

Eco-Plugging Stump Removal Staines

If you have a large tree stump in your garden which needs to be removed, the traditional strategy that's used by most Staines tree surgeons is stump grinding. However, in these modern times there's a more affordable alternative to this procedure in the form of "eco-plugging". Not only is this option cheaper, but it can also be employed where there are stump grinding accessibility problems, in hard-to-reach and awkward places.

Without affecting any nearby vegetation and trees, eco-plugging is an exceptionally effective treatment for killing tree stumps. Eco-plugs can be used at any time of the year and in any weather conditions, and they kill off the entire root system of a stump. Containing a type of crystalline glyphosate herbicide which is effective on a wide array of tree species, eco-plugs give good results in 95-100% of cases.

Stump Grinding

It's vital to it is sensible to contact a tree surgeon having the proper knowhow and gear, when you need to get specialist services such as stump grinding undertaken in Staines. The very best Staines tree surgeons will appreciate that every last piece of the stump must be removed to a depth of at least one foot. Having the use of the correct machines means that your tree surgeon will have the ability to extract stubborn roots and stumps within a few millimetres of walls and buildings while avoiding damage. This tailor-made grinding equipment is so adaptable that it can even be used to eradicate tree stumps that are located in passageways, alleys and similarly hard to get at locations. Where really huge trees need to be removed the stump which is left can be rather substantial and the main roots will go down to a considerable depth, needing a herculean effort to remove them.

Tree Surgery Tasks Staines

Staines tree surgeons can generally help you with tree bracing, tree lopping, crown lifting in Staines, residential tree surgery, crown thinning in Staines, dead wooding, shrub maintenance in Staines, hedge trimming, cut sealing Staines, tree pruning in Staines, crown reduction, stump treatment in Staines, forestry management, stump grinding in Staines, hedge reduction, hazard assessments, tree care services, fruit tree pruning Staines, tree surveys, tree planning, tree watering in Staines, tree shaping, formative pruning, crown cleaning Staines, tree fertilising in Staines, tree work, tree felling, woodland management in Staines, retrenchment pruning, terraventing and other tree surgeon services in Staines, Surrey. These are just some of the duties that are conducted by a local tree surgeon. Staines providers will inform you of their entire range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Lyne tree surgeon, Colnbrook tree surgeon, Fordbridge tree surgeon, Poyle tree surgeon, Horton tree surgeon, East Bedfont tree surgeon, Brands Hill tree surgeon, Old Windsor tree surgeon, Stanwell Moor tree surgeon, Stanwell tree surgeon, Harmondsworth tree surgeon and more. All these villages and towns are served by local tree surgeons. Residents in the region can get tree surgery price quotes by clicking here.

Tree Care Services Staines

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• Staines Woodland Clearances
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• Staines Crown Thinning
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• Staines Hedge Planting
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• Staines Hedge Reduction
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Staines Information: Staines (or Staines-on-Thames) is a town located in the county of Surrey on the banks of the River Thames. It has been occupied since at least Roman times being an important crossing over the river for trade and communication. The Romans called it Ad Pontes or Pontes. Staines today has a population of around 18,000 and is a busy commuter town for those working in The City. The postcode for Staines is TW18 and the telephone dialling code for the area is 01784. Staines is situated about 4 miles from Ashford, 6 miles from Feltham, 15 miles from Guildford and 25 miles from central London. It is also very close to Heathrow Airport and Thorpe Park Resort. (Tags: Staines Surrey, Staines-on-Thames Surrey, Staines England)

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