Tag: tree removal

Felling large overgrown urban trees

Simon Gerrard felling a horse chestnut tree in Norfolk

Sometimes trees just get too big for their surroundings.  Around Norfolk we see this a lot in built up areas where a trees size has not been managed.

This magnificent horse chestnut had been pollarded historically then left to grow again.  The customer decided due to its size, close proximity to buildings and the over hang onto neighbouring property it was best to completely remove.

It is always a balance in urban areas between trees & buildings.  Getting some good planting advice is essential, not just for the trees health but to future proof its location.  Thinking about what your little sapling will mature into and how it will impact on the immediate environment. Experienced tree surgeons can help manage the size of large canopy trees every few years with correct technical pruning.

Tree management on your property should be ongoing, it doesn’t need to cost a fortune and may just involve a quick check-up and some small limb removal – for peace of mind that you’re not storing a problem for a windy day!

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
simon@oakleaftrees.co.uk

How Much does it cost to Fell a Tree in Norfolk?

Tools used by Tree care company Oak Leaf Trees, tree surgeons in Norfolk
Tools used by Tree care company Oak Leaf Trees, tree surgeons based near North Walsham in Norfolk

The price to fell a tree is unfortunately a ‘how long is a piece of string’ question. Every tree and location is unique, some less skilled Norfolk tree surgeons are unable to help customers in built up areas or with large or technical tree issues.  Our advice to any customer is the cheapest quote maybe not the best quote.

Reputable Tree Surgeons will want a site visit to view the job first hand.  Be suspicious of over-the-phone quotes.  Talk to the tree surgeon that’ll be carrying out the work.  If they are genuine they will have time to answer all your questions, however silly you may feel.  It is important that you understand what will happen as it will be noisy, messy & very different after they leave.  A bit like the difference between having a good or bad haircut, however, a bad ‘hair cut’ for a tree may reduce its life or leave weaknesses that could compromise the trees structural integrity.

Some good ones to ask;

  1. What will happen with the waste? The clearing up and ‘chipping’ of the waste can take as much time as felling a tree.  Make sure you’re not left to tidy up.
  2. Do they have Public Liability Insurance?  For your piece of mind!
  3. How long have they been trained for?  There’s many ‘fresh out of college’ tree surgeons starting up each year in Norfolk. Experience is KEY, it takes years to acquire a broad spectrum of tree experience.
  4. Ask, ask again and ask some more if you’re not sure.

Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote  – 07920 067617
simon@oakleaftrees.co.uk