If you feel a tree poses an immediate threat to life please call us ASAP. Do not leave it to chance as trees that have lost structural integrity are very unpredictable. Call us and try to keep people clear of the area until we arrive.

Please see if your tree problem is below otherwise call us.

Q. Is my tree dangerous?
A. Without seeing the tree it is hard to say but there are a few indicators that could mean that there is a higher chance of failure. I.e. Tree appears dead in summer, leaning over with obvious lifting at the root plate, large mushrooms surround tree parts, cracks opening or closing in the ground or in tree bark/wood.

Q. My neighbour’s tree overhangs my garden.
A. This is not against the law yet if the tree is causing an actionable nuisance then you are entitled to do something about it. You may prune the trees foliage and roots back to the boundary yet first you must offer the arisings back to the owner. If declined you must dispose of them properly. It is always worth asking us first as you could prune tree parts that cause the tree to die or go into decline. Should this happen the owner could bring criminal proceedings against you.

Q. Is my tree protected?
A. No tree is protected by specie alone yet the local planning authority (LPA) may have felt it was expedient at some stage to place a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) on it so it is always worth checking with the LPA. We can do this for you.

Q. A passer by said my tree has bats in it? Should I fell it too get rid of them?
A. No! Bats are a heavily protected by law. They do no harm to us but help keep the insect population down. It is better to encourage them to your garden. We can advise on how to do this. The 17 species the UK has needs help from us all.

Q.  My neighbour’s tree sheds leaves and mess in my garden in the autumn, should he clean it up?
A.  Even though this is annoying it is not up to your neighbour to clean your land. In law it is seen that a landowner should clean his land as he see’s fit. This goes for council and private trees.

Q. My house has cracks! Is it the tree next door?
A. Not necessarily. The cracks could have appeared for many reasons. A report needs to be commissioned to establish the facts. Tree specie, soil type and construction methods all have an influence on this type of problem. We can do this for you.