Tree Surgeon Weybridge

Folks in Weybridge who try to do tree work themselves, or by using an unqualified individual may well risk causing damage to the trees, to property and to life. However, even for professional tree surgeons who know about all the risks, tree work is not entirely safe. Within the profession there are an average of 3 deaths and 140 serious injuries a year, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain.

With falling trees or branches causing around 5 deaths per year in the UK, a risk to life can even be presented by a damaged or neglected tree. If you hire someone to do tree work and subsequently an injury, or damage to property occurs, you may well be liable for any compensation to a third-party. The above are just some of the reasons why it is important to retain the services of an accredited tree surgeon to carry out the work on your trees. (All figures are from HSE UK).

FINDING A TREE SURGEON IN WEYBRIDGE - There are two main professional bodies, one or both of which an experienced tree surgeon in Weybridge should be a member of. The membership and professional standing of any tree surgeon in Weybridge can be checked on the websites of both the International Society of Arboriculture and the Arboricultural Association. To determine whether any specific local tree surgeon has recognised ARB Approved Contractor status and has membership of either of these bodies, you can check this page.

For mediation and for help and advice at any stage during or after the work has been carried out, you're able to communicate with either of these industry organisations.

If a tree surgeon who is not on this directory list offers to provide you with a quote, you should carry on with your search for a fully qualified and approved contractor, and tactfully decline their offer. As soon as their accreditations and professional memberships have been meticulously checked, you should try and get at least 3 price quotes from different companies in Weybridge. While obtaining these quotations you must ask the following questions, making it abundantly clear that you need them to provide the answers due to the risks of the work involved:

• Have you got documents to indicate that you have the proper qualifications, membership of the ISA or AA, and also a certificate for the use of a chainsaw from the NPTC? It's required by law that any tree surgeon who uses a chainsaw must hold NPTC/LANTRA certification. A certified Weybridge tree surgeon might hold National Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Can you provide me with a written quotation? You should only ever accept a written quote. NEVER settle for a verbal quote alone.
• What level of insurance cover have you got? As recommended by the ISA and AA, your tree surgeon should be able to produce an insurance certificate covering no less than £5 Million public liability.
• Would it be possible for me to contact a person you've recently done work for, so that I can inspect your work? It's always a good idea to carry out an independent examination of recently accomplished work.

Clear and concise details of all the work that's being undertaken must be included on the written quote. It should indicate who's responsible for the removal of waste, tree branches and stumps, and should also include specifics of any trees which might be protected, and the steps necessary to get permission to carry out work on them. You should also ensure VAT has been included on the quotation. It's crucial to realise that you've got a responsibility to employ only qualified tradespeople to work on your trees and property. 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 - Checking whether any of your trees are protected, your chosen Weybridge tree surgeon should make certain that any work can get the go-ahead from the appropriate local authority. Even protected trees need to be maintained in order to cut back old or dead wood and ensure the safety of the public, so finding a tree has protected status doesn't signify that work can't still be carried out.

If your property in Weybridge is located in a conservation area, the Local Planning Authority will require no less than six weeks written notice of any planned tree work. This only applies to trees with a trunk diameter of over seventy five millimetres in diameter, at a point 1.5 metres above the ground. Also, if a protected tree's branches need to be thinned or pruned in order to encourage and sustain growth, written notice won't be necessary.

Your Weybridge tree surgeon will determine the necessary remedial treatment and how best to achieve the required outcome in a safe manner after conducting a thorough assessment of your trees health. This will include a full risk assessment of any areas that might be affected by falling debris and branches, such as on your property, in public spaces, and on the properties of neighbours. At this stage, the level of protection needed and the amount of workforce required will also be ascertained. This will include various safety precautions along with personal protection equipment to ensure the safety of passers-by and adjacent property.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - Barriers, cones and safety measures should be put in place before any cutting of branches, climbing or tree felling is started, to keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the area of work. Traffic may need to be temporarily stopped if there is a risk of debris falling onto a public highway.

The tree surgeon will need varying levels of protection according to the kind of tree work being done. At the very least they need to be wearing protective clothing to avoid serious cutting injuries to the legs, hands and torso, when doing chainsaw work. Head and eye protection, and hi-vis clothing, must be worn by all operatives involved in the work.

Extra staff will usually be needed to help with the safe removal of high branches and heavy sections of tree trunk, particularly if any working at height is involved, and where ladders and associated climbing equipment is being deployed. For the removal of waste, easy access to the site will be necessary. So, it is a good idea to inform your next door neighbours, since a pick up truck or skip will need to be parked as close as possible to the workplace while the work proceeds.

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK - On completion of all the work, the whole site can be cleared of all debris, and all of the waste and branches can be transported away. Particularly in the case of any protected trees, a certificate of work done should then be created by your tree surgeon, which can be signed off and a copy given to you. Any safety measures that were put in public areas can then be taken away, with paths and highways being re-opened to the public.

Issues or problems should be put right immediately by approaching your tree surgeon directly. If your tree surgeon is a signed up member of a professional trade association, you can obtain help and guidance from the AA or the ISA in order to reach a satisfactory solution, if any further arbitration is required.

Locally based Weybridge tree surgeons will likely have the telephone code 01932 and the postcode KT13. They will operate in Weybridge itself, as well as nearby areas such as Oatlands Park, Shepperton, Walton-on-Thames, Byfleet, Hersham, Addlestone, St Georges Hill, Ashford, Cobham, Egham Hythe, New Haw, Woodham, Meadowlands, West Byfleet, Thorpe, and these postcodes: KT13 0NG, KT13 0AB, KT13 0BP, KT13 0JG, KT12 1EQ, KT13 0LJ, KT12 4DD, KT13 0PB, KT13 0LS, KT13 0AJ.

For this kind of service it's definitely advisable to bring in a trusted tree surgeon. Weybridge residents can benefit greatly from the expertise and know-how that a seasoned professional can offer.

Tree Surveys Weybridge

There are a number of times when a tree survey might be required, property extension and land development being the most frequent. As set out by British Standards BS5837, if you happen to be clearing a piece of land to make way for a new home or an extension to an existing property in Weybridge, and trees are growing on that land, you may need to perform a tree survey. Whether a survey is being performed on a public or private property, it should be conducted by a certified Weybridge arboricultural surveyor or tree surgeon.

If a tree survey is done correctly, it will generate a whole bunch of information about the trees within the specified plot. For instance:

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

If you're doing work on an existing property or home in Weybridge, but aren't shifting the access points or service lines, or extending the property's footprint, you probably won't need to do a tree survey. (Tags: Tree Surveys Weybridge, Arboricultural Surveyors Weybridge, Weybridge Tree Surveys, Tree Survey Weybridge).

Tree Pollarding Weybridge

When a tree has appreciably gotten too big for its present environment, it can be considerably reduced in size by the use of a procedure known as "pollarding". This tactic is from time to time used for visual reasons to change a tree into a particularly attractive shape. You'll regularly notice trees that have been pollarded growing beside streets in Weybridge, and also pretty frequently in managed hedgerows Seeing that pollarded trees have such a harsh and bare appearance, and will never get back to their previous shape, this process is not very popular with those who appreciate trees. Tree species such as sycamores, planes, beeches, maples, horse chestnuts, oaks and limes are typical candidates for pollarding, and the positive side of this process is that trees which may normally need to be removed can be conserved for future generations.

Woodland Clearance Weybridge

Carrying out woodland clearance in the Weybridge area can be impacted by local and national regulations and restrictions in effect, subject to where the land is, and what bio-diversity is located in the area which is going to be cleared. To make certain that all pertinent permits are gathered, restrictions and land covenants are observed, and that all strategies for clearing the area are ecologically sound, a certified Weybridge tree surgeon should be hired to supervise and complete the project.

A detailed site survey will be performed by the tree surgeon who will also liaise with woodland organisations and authorities to make sure that your woodland clearance is undertaken safely and legally. If it is learned that protected animal or plant life is in the area that needs clearing, it may be possible to transfer these flora and fauna, if approval is given by the relevant authorities.

It will be much more economical to bring in a specialist Weybridge tree care company to undertake your clearance work, as the mulching, chipping and felling equipment that is required is extremely expensive.

Protecting Trees and Shrubs in Winter

Whilst the winter climate is seldom harsh enough to justify protecting your trees and shrubs, it is always worth thinking about as a precautionary measure. In fact, even shrubs, trees and plants that we generally consider to be hardy, can benefit from a bit of additional protection during the cooler winter months.

Obviously where trees are involved it is strong winds that can be the biggest problem and although the majority of trees will already have shed their leaves, they could still suffer damage in windy weather. If you are worried about the condition of a tree, or it seems like it may fall to the ground, you should get in touch with a local tree surgeon to inspect it and do a risk assessment. Trees can also suffer problems due to heavy snow, so stay alert for damage in this kind of weather. A substantial layer of mulch around the base of shrubs and trees (in particular newly planted ones), can help to keep the roots frost-free and stop them from becoming dehydrated.

The International Society of Arboriculture

The International Society of Arboriculture, generally referred to as the ISA, is an international non-profit organisation that is based in Atlanta, GA, USA. Providing accreditations for tree care specialists all around the globe, the ISA is a membership association that champions the professional practice of arboriculture.

Encouraging best tree care practices via educational services, publications and events, the ISA has a firm focus on enabling those in the tree care industry fully develop their knowledge, skills and arboricultural expertise whenever possible.

After signing an agreement with them the Arboricultural Association (AA) was accepted as an associate organisation of the International Society of Arboriculture in 2016. This allowed the two to substantially strengthen their relationship, whilst providing more opportunities for anyone in the United Kingdom and Ireland who was a signed-up member of the ISA. Being part of a worldwide tree care network is something that AA and ISA members in the UK and Ireland can now enjoy. With professional affiliates and associate organisations in EXTRAstump removal Weybridge, tree removal, tree cutting in Weybridge, formative pruning in Weybridge, tree pruning Weybridge, site clearance Weybridge, tree lightening protection, terraventing in Weybridge, tree bracing, drop crotching Weybridge, tree lopping, emergency tree removal, crown reduction, landscaping, tree replanting in Weybridge, tree transplanting, woodland clearance Weybridge, tree reshaping Weybridge, commercial tree surgery Weybridge, eco plug treatments Weybridge, crown cleaning in Weybridge, the removal of dead wood, root pruning, tree dismantling, dead wooding, stump grinding in Weybridge, crown thinning, woodland management, crown removal, tree staking WeybridgeTEN, and the United Kingdom, the International Society of Arboriculture now boasts over 22,000 members globally.

Dutch Elm Disease

While Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) is not quite the problem it once was, during the last fifty years or more it has wiped out many millions of precious elm trees right through Great Britain. Accidentally introduced into the British Isles, by way of elm logs imported from Canada in the late 1960s, Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is caused by a fungus called Ophiostoma novo-ulmi which is spread by the elm bark beetle.

After arriving, it was spread rapidly through the nationwide movement of elm products such as crates, bark mulch, saplings, and firewood logs with the bark still attached. Believed to have originally come from Asia (possibly Japan), Dutch Elm Disease did not only affect trees in Britain, but also ravaged elm stocks in mainland Europe, North America and New Zealand.

The first symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease are:

• Affected shoots dying back from the tips.
• Twigs turning into a "shepherd's crook".
• Twigs with dark streaks beneath the bark.
• Clusters of leaves turning yellow, wilting and falling.

It normally begins to appear in early summer.

Because there are now very few substantial elms in the British countryside, the elm bark beetle's habitat has been pretty much decimated, the result of which has been a slowing of Dutch Elm Disease. The propagation of young saplings which are so far resistant to Dutch Elm Disease is a continuing project.

You could request a diagnosis from the Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service (THDAS), or you can speak to your neighbourhood tree surgeon for advice and guidance, if you happen to have elm trees on your property in Weybridge, and are suspicious that they might be afflicted with DED.

Tree Surgery Tasks Weybridge

Weybridge tree surgeons will likely help with stump removal Weybridge, tree removal, tree cutting in Weybridge, formative pruning in Weybridge, tree pruning Weybridge, site clearance Weybridge, tree lightening protection, terraventing in Weybridge, tree bracing, drop crotching Weybridge, tree lopping, emergency tree removal, crown reduction, landscaping, tree replanting in Weybridge, tree transplanting, woodland clearance Weybridge, tree reshaping Weybridge, commercial tree surgery Weybridge, eco plug treatments Weybridge, crown cleaning in Weybridge, the removal of dead wood, root pruning, tree dismantling, dead wooding, stump grinding in Weybridge, crown thinning, woodland management, crown removal, tree staking Weybridge and other tree surgeon services in Weybridge, Surrey. These are just a small portion of the tasks that are handled by a local tree surgeon. Weybridge providers will tell you about their entire range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Brooklands tree surgeon, New Haw tree surgeon, Woodham tree surgeon, Littleton tree surgeon, Longcross tree surgeon, Meadowlands tree surgeon, Rydens tree surgeon, Whiteley Village tree surgeon, Thorpe tree surgeon, Lyne tree surgeon, Ottershaw tree surgeon, St Georges Hill tree surgeon, Oatlands Park tree surgeon, Oatlands tree surgeon and more. Almost all of these places are served by tree surgeons. Householders in these localities can get tree surgery price quotes by going here.

Tree Care Services Weybridge

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• Weybridge Tree Transplanting
• Weybridge Site Clearance
• Weybridge Shrub Maintenance
• Weybridge Root Grinding
• Weybridge Tree Pollarding
• Weybridge Arboriculture
• Weybridge Tree Maintenance
• Weybridge Crown Removal
• Weybridge Tree Felling
• Weybridge Cable Bracing
• Weybridge Tree Care
• Weybridge Woodland Management
• Weybridge Tree Dismantling
• Weybridge Crown Reduction

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