Practical tree guidance
Tree advice before you book the work
Our tree advice explains the checks and decisions that come before tree work. Use it to gather the right details before requesting a quote.
Planning tree work
Start with the reason for the work, the right season and any permission that must be in place.
When is the best time to prune a tree?
Why species, the purpose of the work, active nests and tree protection all affect timing.
Read adviceDo I need permission to cut down or prune a tree?
The checks to make for Tree Preservation Orders, conservation areas, nesting birds and felling licences.
Read adviceDamage, disease and pests
Visible signs to take seriously, plus the safe next step when a tree may present a problem.
Storm-damaged trees: what to check after high winds
How to check from a distance, keep the drop zone clear and provide useful call-out information.
Read adviceAsh dieback: what tree owners need to know
Signs in the crown, proportionate decisions and why an affected ash does not always need felling.
Read adviceOak processionary moth: how to spot it and what to do
What possible activity looks like, why to keep clear and how to report a suspected sighting.
Read adviceQuotes and tree work terms
Understand what changes a quote and the language used to describe common tree work.
Request a quote
Send the job details and photos.
Show us the whole tree, the space below it and the route to the road. We use those details to plan the work and prepare the quote.
Normal working hours plus 24-hour emergency call-out.