Tree Surgeon Halewood

People in Halewood who try to do tree work themselves, or by using an unqualified person may cause a risk of damage to the trees, to property and to life. However, tree work isn't a safe undertaking, even for experienced tree surgeons, who are aware of all the hazards. Within the profession there are a worrying average of 140 serious injuries and three deaths annually, making tree surgery among the most dangerous jobs in Britain.

There's also a threat to life from neglected or damaged trees in Halewood, as around 5 people each year are tragically killed in the United Kingdom by falling trees or branches. If you employ someone to do tree work and subsequently there is an injury, or damage to property, you could be liable for any compensation to any third-party. This is why hiring an experienced Halewood tree surgeon to undertake the work on your trees is imperative. (The figures given were sourced from HSE).

A competent Halewood tree surgeon ought to be a registered member of one or both of the two industry bodies found in Britain. The professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Halewood can be checked out on the websites of both the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) and the AA (Arboricultural Association). Membership of either of these two associations gives the tree surgeon Approved ARB Contractor status which can be checked on this page.

For mediation and for help and guidance at any point during or after the tree work has been concluded, you're able to get hold of either of these industry associations.

If somebody offers you a quote for any tree work and you're unable to find them on this directory, you should tactfully decline their offer of work and find an approved tree surgeon. When their qualifications and professional associations have been diligently checked, you should try and get at least 3 price quotes from different companies in the Halewood area. There are several important questions that you must ask whilst you're obtaining the quotations, and because of the risks involved in the work, you must make it abundantly clear that you really need the answers. You should for instance ask:

• Have you got documents to indicate that you have the recommended qualifications, membership of the AA or ISA, and also a certificate for basic chainsaw use from the NPTC/LANTRA? Any operative/tree surgeon using a chainsaw, must by law have a NPTC/LANTRA certificate. Qualifications may include City and Guilds Certificates and Diplomas in Arboriculture.
• Can I inspect the quality of your tree work by contacting a person you have worked for recently? It is always a good idea to do an independent examination of recently completed work.
• Precisely what is your level of insurance cover? As stated by the AA and ISA, your tree surgeon should be able to produce a certificate covering no less than five million pounds public liability insurance.
• Can you provide me with a quotation in writing? Verbal quotes alone are not satisfactory. Always get a quote in writing.

On the written quote that you receive, you'll need there to be easy to follow details of all the work that's to be undertaken. It should indicate who's responsible for the removal of tree branches, stumps and waste, and should also include details of any trees which could be protected, and the steps necessary to obtain permission to carry out work on them. You should also make sure VAT has been included on the quote unless you are a commercial business. You've got a responsibility to hire only capable tradespeople to work on your trees and property, and it is very important to understand that fact. 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 - Your preferred Halewood tree surgeon will need to enquire whether any of your trees are protected and make the necessary steps to make sure that any tree work can be given the go-ahead from the local authorities. Even protected trees need maintenance so as to cut back old or dying wood and ensure the safety of the public, so discovering that a tree has protected status doesn't mean that work cannot be carried out.

If your property in Halewood is situated inside a designated conservation area, the Local Planning Authority will need no less than 6 weeks written notice of any tree work you are planning to do. This notice isn't required if the tree stem is under 7.5 centimetres in diameter when measured at 1.5 metres above the ground. Also, if a protected tree's branches need to be pruned or thinned to promote and stimulate growth, written notice won't be necessary.

After doing a thorough assessment of your trees health, your chosen Halewood tree surgeon will determine the remedial treatment required and how best to achieve the required outcome in a safe manner. Public spaces, your property and any section of neighbouring properties that could be affected by falling debris will all be given a full risk assessment. The number of workers required and the level of protection needed, will also be ascertained at this point. This could include a number of safety precautions as well as personal protection equipment to ensure the safety of the general public and nearby property.

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

The tree surgeon will need varying levels of protection based on the kind of work being performed. When carrying out basic tree work with a chainsaw, to prevent serious cutting injuries to the torso, legs and hands, they will at the very least be wearing special protective clothing. All operatives involved in the work must wear eye and head protection, and hi-vis clothing, at all times.

If any working at height is involved, ladders and safety climbing equipment will need to be used, and extra workers will be there to help in the removal of high branches and large sections of tree trunk. For taking waste materials away from the work area, a truck or skip will be stationed as close as possible to the work area. This requirement for unhindered access is as good a reason as any for informing your neighbours of the proposed work.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - Upon completion of all the tree work, the area can be cleared of all debris, and all of the waste and branches can be taken away. Especially when the trees are protected, a certificate of work will then be prepared by your tree surgeon, which will be signed off and a copy handed to you. Roads and pathways can then be re-opened to the public, and any safety measures places in public spaces removed.

Issues or problems should be fixed immediately by approaching your tree surgeon directly. If your tree surgeon is a member of a professional trade body, and any further arbitration is needed, you can get help and advice from the AA or the ISA in order to arrive at a satisfactory solution.

Locally based Halewood tree surgeons are most likely have the dialling code 0151 and the postcode L26. They'll work in Halewood itself, along with nearby areas such as Swanside, Knotty Ash, Woolton, Dovecot, Widnes, Hunts Cross, Liverpool, Huyton Quarry, Childwall, Oglet, Hale, Ditton, Speke, Gateacre, Roby, Hale Bank, Huyton, Tarbock Green, Tarbock, and these postcodes: L26 4XG, L26 6LB, L26 6BN, L26, L26 0TH, L26 9TA, WA8 8FW, L26 9TJ, L35 1QN, L26 9XY. Checking this should guarantee you access a local tree surgeon. Halewood householders are able to benefit from these and many other related services.

If you require this kind of assistance it is certainly advisable to bring in an experienced tree surgeon. Halewood property owners can greatly benefit from the expertise and knowledge that a trained professional can offer.

The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)

Often simply referred to as the ISA, the International Society of Arboriculture has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and is a non-profit, international organisation. Upholding the professional practice of arboriculture, the ISA is a membership association serving the tree care industry throughout the world.

Endorsing best tree care practices via educational publications, events and services, the ISA has a solid focus on allowing those who work in the tree care sector fully develop their skills, arboricultural expertise and knowledge whenever possible.

The Arboricultural Association (AA) was accepted as an associate organisation of the International Society of Arboriculture after signing an agreement with them in 2016. The relationship between the two was thus strengthened, and additional opportunities made available for United Kingdom and Ireland ISA members. AA members in the UK now benefit from being part of a network of tree care professionals from all over the world. The International Society of Arboriculture now has associate organisations and professional affiliates in EXTRAcrown thinning, emergency tree surgery in Halewood, root pruning, root removal, brush cutting services Halewood, drop crotching, tree pollarding, damage restoration, crown lifting, tree cabling in Halewood, tree dismantling, stump treatment in Halewood, airspading, tree management in Halewood, tree surveys Halewood, tree pruning, hedge cutting Halewood, shielding trees from grazing animals in Halewood, landscape clearance, crown reduction, tree health monitoring, expert tree care in Halewood, eco plug treatments, woodchipping, woodland clearances, crown removal, decompaction, crown cleaning, tree watering, root flare exposure, hedge reduction Halewood, retrenchment pruning, landscaping, tree reshaping, safety inspections in HalewoodTEN, and the UK, and has a worldwide membership of over twenty two thousand.

Emergency Tree Care Halewood

Having to make an emergency call to a tree surgeon is not an occurrence which is likely to arise very frequently, but if you have large trees in your Halewood garden, this may be a necessity at some stage. When there are strong winds and storms, Halewood tree surgeons notice an increase in emergency calls, and some of them offer a 24/7 service. The risk of injury or damage is greater during windy weather, with branches breaking off and plummeting to the ground below, and sometimes even whole trees toppling over. Prevention is definitely preferable to having to contend with the aftermath, and common problems that can result from plummeting branches and tree limbs include cracked greenhouses, damaged fences, busted garden furniture and squashed sheds.

When sizeable tree limbs break of and drop onto highways, public paths and railway lines, the local council in the Halewood area will also frequently need emergency tree surgeons.

Further issues could also occur after the emergency tree work has been done, because when a tree has lost some limbs, it might be lopsided or cockeyed, with more weight on one side than the other - therefore "re-balancing" might be needed. To take care of all these various problems, you should phone a local tree surgeon in Halewood who provides emergency tree surgery services. (Tags: Emergency Tree Care Halewood, Emergency Call-Outs Halewood, Emergency Tree Services Halewood, Emergency Tree Surgery Halewood).

Dutch Elm Disease

A fungal disease which has killed many millions of precious elm trees throughout the UK during the past 50 yrs or so, Dutch Elm Disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) is not quite as big a concern as it was previously. Caused by the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi which is spread by the elm bark beetle (especially the Scolytus genus), Dutch Elm Disease (DED) was imported into Great Britain inadvertently in the Sixties from North America (Canada).

Through the nationwide transportation of elm products such as crates, mulching bark, saplings, and firewood logs with the bark on, it was spread quickly through the United Kingdom after its initial arrival. It was not just Britain that was affected by this terrible disease, as the stocks of elms were also devastated in continental Europe and North America.

DED normally first shows up in early summer, and the main signs are:

• Clusters of leaves turning yellow and wilting.
• New shoots that die back from the tips.
• A "shepherd's crook" effect on affected twigs.
• Dark rings or spots in the cross-section of twigs.

Due to disease and the chopping down of infected, dead and dying trees, there are not many large elms remaining in the UK's countryside, therefore the spread has slowed and the elm bark beetle's favourite habitat largely decimated. The propagation of young saplings that up to now have proven resistant to Dutch Elm Disease is being undertaken.

If you happen to have elms on your property in Halewood, and are suspicious they might be afflicted with Dutch Elm Disease, you should contact your neighbourhood tree surgeon for advice, or ask for a diagnosis from the Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service.

Trees affected - Ulmus and Zelkova.

Vectors - small beetles of the Scolytus family.

Cause - fungi Ophiostoma Novo-Ulmi & Ophiostoma Ulmi.

Tree Removal Halewood

Trees are generally beneficial, therefore the removal of a tree should in fact be a final resort. Having said that, there are bona fide reasons for tree removal on your premises or garden in Halewood. Among the common factors behind wanting to remove a tree are when: the tree roots are damaging retaining walls/foundations, the tree has been damaged by storms, your tree is simply too big for its environment, the tree is a safety threat, you have a dying/dead tree, the tree is infected/diseased or your tree is hindering a new development. (Tags: Tree Felling Halewood, Tree Removal Halewood, Removing Trees Halewood)

Protecting Trees & Shrubs in the Wintertime

Despite the fact that long periods of extreme cold are quite rare in the UK it could still be worthwhile to look at some measures for protecting your shrubs and trees when the weather turns sour. The winter season can actually be a hard time for trees, plants and shrubs and even those that we normally think of as hardy can benefit from a bit of added protection in times of severe cold.

Naturally where trees are concerned it is high winds that can cause the biggest issues and although the majority of trees will already have shed their leaves, they may still be susceptible to windy weather. If you are worried about the condition of a tree, or it looks like it might topple over, you must speak to a local tree surgeon to check it out and do a risk assessment. You can also have problems with breaking branches due to heavy snowfall, therefore when weather such as this is expected, keep your eyes peeled for possible damage. Some trees and shrubs, particularly recently planted ones, may require a little protection from frost and ice, and a substantial covering of mulch can help to keep the soil around their bases frost-free.

Air-Spading Halewood

When you have worries about the health of a tree, this may be due to a number of problems, but it is quite frequently because of issues with the root system. A certified tree surgeon in Halewood may need to gain access to the roots to check for soil compaction, root rot, or other problems.

Due to the potential for root damage in the digging down process, this was difficult to do in the past. Many contemporary tree surgeons in Halewood use a system called "air spading", which employs compressed air to efficiently break down and clear away compacted soil without any risk of damaging the tree's roots, or any underground utility lines that happen to be nearby.

The soil around tree roots can sometimes get compacted by construction work, heavy foot traffic or passing vehicles, and this can have a negative impact on the general health of a tree. When a tree becomes "stressed" it is more susceptible to attacks by insects, pests and disease, and this stress can be caused by a lack of nutrients and water. Root flare problems can also be tackled with air-spading, and this is when the flare at the base of the stem gets covered with an excess of soil, increasing the chances of root rot by causing it's tissues to break down.

This clever process involves the use of an air-spade and an air compressor which directs air into the soil at speeds of up to 1,200 mph, the air enters the voids in the soil and immediately breaks it down, whilst leaving tree roots, utility lines and concrete unaffected. All the soil is forced away from the roots by the powerful flow of air, enabling instant investigation. A solution can then be found for any issues, and the previously compact soil replaced with chip mulch and fertiliser to help encourage the tree to rejuvenate.

Tree Surgery Tasks Halewood

Halewood tree surgeons can usually help with crown thinning, emergency tree surgery in Halewood, root pruning, root removal, brush cutting services Halewood, drop crotching, tree pollarding, damage restoration, crown lifting, tree cabling in Halewood, tree dismantling, stump treatment in Halewood, airspading, tree management in Halewood, tree surveys Halewood, tree pruning, hedge cutting Halewood, shielding trees from grazing animals in Halewood, landscape clearance, crown reduction, tree health monitoring, expert tree care in Halewood, eco plug treatments, woodchipping, woodland clearances, crown removal, decompaction, crown cleaning, tree watering, root flare exposure, hedge reduction Halewood, retrenchment pruning, landscaping, tree reshaping, safety inspections in Halewood and other tree surgeon services in Halewood, Merseyside. These are just a selection of the tasks that are undertaken by a tree surgeon. Halewood companies will be happy to tell you about their full range of services.

Latest Tree Surgery Projects

Miss Aqsa Mansfield in Windle wants to hire someone to remove and get rid of a thirty foot monkey puzzle tree. Spencer Holloway was in search of a tree surgeon to chop back four conifers and dispose of all the waste material in his garden in Billinge. Mr and Mrs Clifton want a specialist in Bold who can trim a 30m length of privet hedge to a manageable height. Ashton Lunn was trying to find somebody who can do tree surgery in Little Altcar. Mr and Mrs Armour are hunting for someone who can totally remove a beech tree and a conifer, and chop back a few other conifers in their garden in Aintree. Miss Neave Price was seeking a tree surgeon to do some stump grinding to do away with 2 huge pine stumps in her garden in Bold. In Aintree Mr Jackson Jewell needs a tree surgeon who can remove a really big tree ASAP. Leopold and Anaiya Chan were wanting to get a quote from a tree surgeon in Little Altcar who can do some bush trimming and hedge cutting in the garden of their bungalow.

Obtaining Advice and Guidance

When you are searching for a tree surgeon in Halewood, there are a number of specific questions that you need to ask to make certain that they are both competent of doing the job, and won't cause any irreparable harm to your precious trees. Suitable questions will include things like: Do your personnel and you have the proper certifications and qualifications (for tree management and chainsaw use)? Are you able to provide me with references from past customers? Will you give me a quote in writing? Do you have employment and public liability insurance? Do your working practices adhere to the BS3998 British Standard? Are you joined to a trusted professional body (i.e. The Arboricultural Association or the International Society of Arboriculture)? If you are not provided with good enough responses to any or all of those questions, it is recommended that you find a different a tree surgeon.

You'll check out a searchable directory of qualified tree surgeons in the British Isles on the Arboricultural Association site, and also a great deal of helpful details about how to pick a first-rate tree surgeon. The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) is another leading resource which boasts a "verify tree surgeon's credentials" tool (here) and a "find an arborist (tree surgeon)" tool. You're also able to read a lot of information about the tree surgery profession by going to the trusty Wikipedia "Arborist" page here. The Government approved Trustmark is also an important resource for selecting genuine contractors, tree surgeons included.

Tree Surgeons Near Halewood: Also find: Speke tree surgeons, Huyton tree surgeons, Tarbock tree surgeons, Woolton tree surgeons, Liverpool tree surgeons, Dovecot tree surgeons, Hunts Cross tree surgeons, Widnes tree surgeons, Knotty Ash tree surgeons, Huyton Quarry tree surgeons, Roby tree surgeons, Tarbock Green tree surgeons, Swanside tree surgeons, Hale tree surgeons, Oglet tree surgeons, Childwall tree surgeons, Hale Bank tree surgeons, Gateacre tree surgeons, Ditton here. Most of these locations are catered for by a trained tree surgeon. Halewood residents can get quotations by going here.

Tree Care Services Halewood

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• Halewood Stump Grinding
• Halewood Vegetation Management
• Halewood Root Decompaction
• Halewood Tree Pruning
• Halewood Crown Removal
• Halewood Tree Planning
• Halewood Crown Thinning
• Halewood Crown Raising
• Halewood Crown Reduction
• Halewood Crown Cleaning
• Halewood Tree Transplanting
• Halewood Root Removal
• Halewood Crown Lifting
• Halewood Eco-Plugging

Tree Surgeons Around Halewood: Throughout the year, homeowners in the following Halewood streets have asked about tree surgery: The Avenue, Quintbridge Close, Stapeley Gardens, Ashdown Grove, Lower Road, Bunting Court, Redwing Way, Rawlinson Crescent, Roseheath Drive, Ramsons Close, Bodmin Way, Wren Grove, Balsham Close, Ambassador Drive, Merstone Close, Chaffinch Glade, Kinloch Close, Palmerston Drive, Wensley Avenue, Fir Avenue, Abberley Road, Riding Fold, Kempsell Way, Alexandra Grove, Betony Close, Sherborne Avenue, Camberley Drive, Rogerson's Green, Neasham Close, and in these nearby postcodes L26 4XG, L26 6LB, L26 6BN, L26, L26 0TH, L26 9TA, WA8 8FW, L26 9TJ, L35 1QN, L26 9XY. Work was performed in these areas by a certified tree surgeon. Halewood residents enjoyed dependable and top quality tree surgery services on each occasion.

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