Tree Surgeon Waltham Abbey

Those who hire unqualified individuals, or attempt to do tree work for themselves, may risk damaging trees, property or even life. However, tree work is certainly not a safe vocation, even for skilled tree surgeons, who are aware of all the risks. Tree surgery is certainly not a task for amateurs, and on average there are 3 deaths and 140 serious injuries annually within the industry, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in the United Kingdom.

With falling trees and branches causing around 5 deaths per year in Britain, a risk to life can even be presented by a damaged or poorly maintained tree. If you hire somebody to carry out tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs, you might be liable to third-party compensation claims as a consequence of your actions. The above are merely some of the reasons why it is very important to retain the services of an accredited tree surgeon to work on your trees. (The above figures were sourced from HSE UK).

CHOOSING A TREE SURGEON IN WALTHAM ABBEY - A competent Waltham Abbey tree surgeon will likely be a registered member of at least one of the 2 major professional arboricultural bodies. You can view the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon on the websites of either the International Society of Arboriculture or the Arboricultural Association. On this webpage you can check for membership of either of these two organisations, which gives the tree surgeon in question, recognised Approved ARB Contractor status.

For arbitration assistance and for guidance and help at any stage during or after the tree work has been completed, you are able to get in touch with either one of these trade bodies.

If a tree surgeon who is not on this directory offers to provide you with an estimate, you are advised to carry on with your search for a fully qualified and approved contractor, and respectfully decline their offer. When their professional associations and qualifications have been diligently checked, you should try and get at least three quotations from different companies in the Waltham Abbey area. You should ask the questions below whilst obtaining these quotations, expressing that you need them to provide you with the answers due to the risks of the work involved:

• Exactly what is your level of insurance cover? Your tree surgeon ought to be able to produce an insurance certificate covering at the least £5 Million public liability, as recommended by the AA and ISA.
• Can you show documentary proof of your qualifications, professional membership and a NPTC/LANTRA certificate for the use of a chainsaw? Any tree surgeon/worker using a chainsaw, must by law have gained a NPTC/LANTRA certificate. Qualifications can include Certificates and National Diplomas in Arboriculture.
• Can you give me a written quotation? You should only ever accept a written quote. NEVER take a verbal quote only.
• Would it be possible for me to contact someone you've recently done work for, so that I can assess your tree work? Independently examining any recent work is always a good idea.

The written quotation that you are given should include easy to understand information on the planned work. It should mention whose responsibility it is to remove tree branches, stumps and waste, and should also include details about any trees which could be protected in law, and the steps necessary to get permission to work on them. You should also ensure VAT has been included on the quote unless you're a commercial enterprise. It is vitally important that only trained tradespeople are hired to work on your trees and property, and this is wholly down to you. This is outlined by the "Common law duty of care responsibilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK - Checking whether any of your trees are covered by a a TPO (tree protection order), your preferred Waltham Abbey tree surgeon should ensure that any tree work can get the green light from the appropriate local authority. To ensure public safety, even protected trees need maintenance in order to cut back old or damaged wood, therefore discovering that a tree is protected does not mean that you're unable to carry out necessary work.

If your property in Waltham Abbey is in a designated conservation area, the Local Planning Authority will require no less than 6 weeks written notice of any tree work you are intending to do. This is only applicable to trees with a stem diameter of over 75mm in diameter, at a point 1.5m above ground level. If the thinning or pruning of a protected tree's branches is required to sustain and promote growth, written notice is also not necessary.

After fully assessing the health of the trees on your property, your chosen Waltham Abbey tree surgeon will determine the appropriate treatments and how the best outcome can be safely achieved. 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 your neighbours. This stage will also establish the level of protection required and the number of workers needed. To keep the public and other property safe from harm or damage, this will include both personal protection equipment and other safety measures.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - To keep unauthorised persons away from the area of work, safety measures, barriers and cones will be put in place before any tree felling, cutting of branches or climbing is started. If there's a threat of debris falling onto a public road, traffic might need to be temporarily halted.

The tree surgeon will need different degrees of protection based on the type of tree work being completed. When doing chainsaw work, they will as a bare minimum be wearing protective clothing to prevent serious cutting injuries to the hands, legs and torso. Without exception, every operative involved in the work should wear eye and head protection, and high-vis clothing.

Ladders and associated climbing equipment will need to be deployed if any working at height is involved, and to assist in the safe removal of high branches and sections of tree trunk, extra operatives will be necessary. For hauling waste materials away from the area, a truck or skip will be stationed as close as possible to the work area. This need for access is as good a reason as any for informing your next door neighbours of the work you are planning to do.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - All of the waste will be transported away and the area cleared of any debris, after all tree work has been concluded. Particularly where the trees are covered by TPOs, a certificate of work should then be created by your tree surgeon, which can be signed off and a copy handed to you. Paths and highways can then be re-opened to the public, and any safety measures places in public areas removed.

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 fixed immediately. If your tree surgeon is a member of a trade association, you can receive guidance and help from the ISA or AA so as to reach a satisfactory solution, if there is any further dispute.

Locally based Waltham Abbey tree surgeons will likely have the dialling code 01992 and the postcode EN9. They will work in Waltham Abbey itself, in addition to nearby areas such as Ponders End, Sewardstone, Theydon Bois, Loughton, Cheshunt, Nazeing, Brimsdown, Enfield, Enfield Lock, Chingford Green, Waltham Cross, Epping Green, Wormley, Cuffley, High Beach, Gilwell Hill, Goffs Oak, and these postcodes: EN9 1HN, EN9 1JF, EN9 1AL, EN9 1LT, EN8 7SZ, EN9 1DE, EN9 1LL, EN9 1EX, EN9 1HG, EN9 1DS.

For this sort of service it is unquestionably advisable to hire an approved tree surgeon. Waltham Abbey homeowners can benefit from the dexterity and skills offered by a trained professional.

Chainsaws in Tree Surgery

The most dangerous and perhaps the most commonplace piece of equipment that is used by tree surgeons in Waltham Abbey, is the chainsaw. Thanks to their ease of use and greater portability, petrol chainsaws are the most preferred by professionals, although battery and mains versions can be purchased. Petrol driven chainsaws are really the only option for substantial tree work, being extremely robust, powerful and able to slice through limbs and trunks of any size.

A chainsaw is essentially composed of a rotating engine-driven chain which is lined with a row of razor-sharp teeth which effortlessly cut through the bark of a tree and the wood beneath. Aside from what powers them, there are also different designs of chainsaw for different tasks, pole saws for long distance pruning and hard to reach branches, rear-handled for work at ground level (two handed) and top-handled for working at height (and which can be used single handedly).

Whilst it isn't the safest thing to be climbing up a tree with, it is very rare that you will find an experienced Waltham Abbey tree surgeon that doesn't use a chainsaw more or less every day. To be able to gain membership of the Arboricultural Association, being fully trained in the safe use of chainsaws is one of the primary requirements for tree surgeons.

There are numerous different makes of chainsaw, but the most commonly used by professionals in the United Kingdom are Stihl, Hyundai, Husqvarna and Makita.

Crown Thinning Waltham Abbey

Getting rid of lesser living branches located on the outer area of the crown, but not changing the overall size or shape of the tree, is known as crown thinning. This is intended to make a consistent leaf density, which accomplishes particular goals such as: to minimize the stress on particular limbs because of ice, wind, gravity, or snow, to allow more light inside, to reduce the chance of the tree uprooting when it is windy, to lessen the weight of the crown of the tree or to lessen the tree's wind resistance. The general size and structure of the tree ought not to be changed by crown thinning, and should simply produce a uniform thickness of foliage encompassing uniformly spaced branches. You should be able to obtain crown thinning in Ponders End, Sewardstone, Theydon Bois, Loughton, Cheshunt, Nazeing, Brimsdown, Enfield, Enfield Lock, Chingford Green, Waltham Cross, Epping Green, Wormley, Cuffley, High Beach, Gilwell Hill, Goffs Oak, and the Waltham Abbey area.

Invasive Tree Root Problems Waltham Abbey

You might face problems when some trees that have particularly intrusive root systems are growing too close to your Waltham Abbey home. These issues could include blocked drains, cracked patios and damaged foundations, to name just three. Sycamores, elms, maples and willows, are renowned for having extremely intrusive root systems.

If you are planting any new trees, make certain that they're positioned far enough away from patios, your house, your sewerage system and pathways, so they will not lead to serious problems in the future. If pre-existing trees are growing too near to your home and are already causing some of these problems, you must speak to a tree surgeon in Waltham Abbey, to see what can be done to resolve the situation.

If you want to avoid killing off the tree or significantly harming it's health you shouldn't try and do this yourself and simply chop off any invasive tree roots. A professional arborist in Waltham Abbey will know exactly which roots can be safely cut back, and which roots should be left in place, so that the damage is reduced, but the tree is still able to get adequate nutrients and water to survive and thrive.

Underground drains are extremely attractive to tree and shrub roots, because they provide a steady source of nutrients and moisture, and they can frequently suffer structural damage. Blockages and joint failure can occur, when small roots grow into the joints of a drainage system, establish themselves and grow into enormous root balls. Professional root removal services will be offered by many local tree surgeons, who will use high pressure jetting, mechanical equipment or manual rod clearance to get rid of the offending roots. You should also be able to access root removal in Ponders End, Sewardstone, Theydon Bois, Loughton, Cheshunt, Nazeing, Brimsdown, Enfield, Enfield Lock, Chingford Green, Waltham Cross, Epping Green, Wormley, Cuffley, High Beach, Gilwell Hill, Goffs Oak, and and of course in Waltham Abbey.

Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus Fraxineus)

First recorded in the United Kingdom in 2021, ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is an infectious fungal disease which is likely to wipe out approximately 80% of the current ash tree stock, over the coming years. Ash dieback is likely to have an immense impact on our countryside, contributing to the destruction caused by the Dutch Elm Disease outbreak.

A disease that affects trees of the Fraxinus genus, it has a particularly devastating effect on Fraxinus excelsior, the common ash that is native to Britain. The fungus which causes the disease is named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, and it originated in Asia.

Ash dieback has now spread to most areas of Britain, and is dispersed by wind blown spores which are produced by the fruiting bodies of the fungus, and can travel for tens of miles, quickening the whole process.

Affecting tree of all ages, ash dieback can be recognised by symptoms such as:

• Dark patches on leaves during mid to late summer.
• Leaves that wilt, turn black in colour and fall early.
• Leaves and new shoots which are visibly dying during the summer.
• New growth appearing from previously dormant buds (epicormic growth).
• The formation of lesions (often diamond shaped) where branches meet the trunk.

Some ash trees have the tenacity to fend off early infections of the disease, but as it returns year after year, they eventually die. There is currently no remedy for ash dieback, and no clear-cut method for stopping it spreading.

If you have suspicions that a tree in your local community is contaminated with ash dieback, or you are nervous about a tree on your property in Waltham Abbey, you should call in a local tree surgeon to affirm the diagnosis, and you could then send in a report to the Forestry Commission's "Tree Alert Service", although they're now only interested in cases in areas that were previously unaffected.

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A Tree Surgeons's Day to Day Duties

• Maintain and service equipment like chippers and chainsaws.
• Identify dangers presented by trees.
• Fell and remove trees and perform stump grinding.
• Prepare on-site or telephone quotes for customers.
• Tidy up area on completion and remove waste products from customer's site.
• Climb trees to prune or remove branches as required.
• Chip and cut logs and branches.
• Be competent using power tools and other powered machinery.
• Tree planting and transplanting.
• Deal with customers and complete admin duties.
• Assess the health of trees and create plans of action.
• Prepare tree survey reports for domestic and commercial clients.

Fundamental Skills for Tree Surgeons in Waltham Abbey

• Have the ability to work with your hands.
• Be mindful of the complexities and dangers involved in all areas of the work.
• To be thorough and pay close attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of public security and safety.
• Patience and the ability to stay calm in stressful circumstances.
• Have necessary computer skills and know how to perform tasks on handheld devices.
• Have good customer service skills.
• Be professional and able to complete work within the specified period.
• Being able to work happily with others.
• Be capable of maintaining, repairing and using tools and equipment.
• Physical skills like movement and coordination.

Tree Surgery Tasks Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey tree surgeons can usually help you with tree maintenance, tree management Waltham Abbey, damaged tree cutting and removal, site clearance Waltham Abbey, the protection of trees from grazing, eco plug treatments Waltham Abbey, crown lifting Waltham Abbey, root grinding Waltham Abbey, root pruning, hedge laying, stump removal, tree dismantling, tree felling, brush cutting services, tree replanting, formative pruning Waltham Abbey, damage restoration, coppicing, tree watering Waltham Abbey, crown removal Waltham Abbey, crown reduction, crown thinning Waltham Abbey, tree planning, crown raising in Waltham Abbey, tree bracing Waltham Abbey, woodchipping in Waltham Abbey, tree lightening protection, hedge cutting Waltham Abbey, tree transplanting, drop crotching and other tree surgeon services in Waltham Abbey, Essex. Listed are just some of the activities that are conducted by a local tree surgeon. Waltham Abbey specialists will be delighted to keep you abreast of their whole range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

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