Tree Surgeon Poynton

Using an unqualified operative for tree work or trying to do the work on your own, could cause damage to property, harm your trees, or even lead to injury or death. However, tree work isn't altogether safe for qualified tree surgeons, who know about all the dangers involved with it. Tree surgery is definitely not a task for novices, and on average there are 3 deaths and 140 serious injuries annually within the profession, making it one of the most hazardous jobs in the UK.

There's also a danger to life from damaged or poorly maintained trees in Poynton, seeing as around 5 people per year are fatally wounded in the UK by falling branches or trees. You might be liable for any compensation to any third-party as a consequence of your actions, if you hire someone to conduct tree work and property is damaged, or an injury occurs. This is why it is vitally important to use a trained tree surgeon to carry out the work on your trees in Poynton. (The figures given were sourced from HSE).

There are 2 principal professional arboricultural bodies, one or both of which a certified tree surgeon in Poynton should be an approved member of. The websites of both the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) allow you to check up on the professional standing and membership of any tree surgeon in Poynton. On this page you can check out membership of either of these 2 bodies, which gives the tree surgeon in question, recognised ARB Approved Contractor status.

For mediation assistance and for advice and help at any stage during or after the tree work has been finished, you'll be able to communicate with either of these industry organisations.

You shouldn't be frightened to politely decline the offer of an estimate from somebody who you can't find on this directory list, as at the end of the day, it's an approved contractor who you are actually looking for. Once you've reassured yourself of their professional qualifications and associations you should try and get a minimum of 3 price quotes from different companies in the Poynton area. There are a number of crucial questions that you should ask while you're in the process of acquiring these quotations, and due to the risks involved in tree work, you should make it crystal clear that you need them to provide you with the answers. You should for example ask:

• Would I be able to to contact someone you have recently worked for, so that I can inspect your tree work? It's advisable to carry out an independent check of any recent work.
• Do you have documentary evidence of your qualifications, professional membership and a NPTC certificate for the use of a chainsaw? Any operative/tree surgeon who uses a chainsaw, must by law have gained a NPTC/LANTRA certificate. Qualifications might include City & Guilds Diplomas and Certificates in Arboriculture.
• Do you provide quotations in writing? Verbal quotes alone are not acceptable. Always try to get a quote in writing.
• What insurance cover do you provide? Don't entertain a tree surgeon in Poynton with less than £5 Million public liability insurance as stipulated by the ISA and AA.

The written quote that you are provided with must include easily followed details about the proposed work. It should mention whose responsibility it is to remove debris, tree branches and stumps, and should also include information on any trees which could be protected in law, and the steps required to get permission to carry out work on them. Unless you're a commercial business, you should also make certain VAT has been included on the quotation. Understanding that you've got a responsibility for employing only capable people to work on your property and trees, is crucial. This is stated under the "Common law duty of care responsibilities under the Occupier's Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984."

PRIOR TO WORK BEGINNING - Checking whether any of your trees are covered by a a TPO (tree protection order), your selected Poynton tree surgeon should ensure that any tree work can get the green light from the relevant local authorities. Finding that a tree has got protected status doesn't mean that work cannot be carried out, because even protected trees need to be maintained so as to cut back dead or damaged wood and ensure public safety.

If your property in Poynton happens to be inside a conservation area, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) will require at least 6 weeks written notice of any tree work you are planning to do. This is only applicable to trees with a stem diameter of more than 75mm in diameter, at a point 1.5m above the ground. If the pruning or thinning of a protected tree's branches are needed to sustain and promote growth, written notice is also not necessary.

On site they will complete a full assessment of your tree's health and decide on the remedial treatment needed and how best and safely to achieve the required outcome. This will include a risk assessment of areas that could be impacted by falling branches, such as in public spaces, on your property, and on the properties of neighbours. This stage will also ascertain the level of protection needed and the number of operatives required. This is both PPE (personal protective equipment) and other safety measures to keep property and the general public safe from damage or harm.

ON THE DAY OF WORK - To keep unauthorised persons and passers-by away from the area of work, barriers and safety measures will be put in place before any tree felling, climbing or cutting of branches commences. It may at some point be necessary to stop the traffic momentarily, if there's a risk of debris and branches falling onto the road.

Different kinds of tree work will demand that the tree surgeon has varying levels of protection. At a bare minimum when doing chainsaw work they will be wearing protective clothing to prevent serious cutting injuries to the hands, legs and torso. All operatives involved in the work must wear high-vis clothing, and head and eye protection, at all times.

Climbing equipment and ladders will need to be deployed if working at height is involved, and to assist in the removal of high branches and large sections of tree trunk, additional workers will be essential. For transporting waste away from the work area, a truck or skip will be stationed as close as possible to the work area. This requirement for easy access is a good reason to inform your neighbours of the work.

AFTER COMPLETION OF WORK - All of the waste will be transported away and the whole site cleared of all debris, as soon as all tree work has been finished. A certificate of work will then be prepared by your tree surgeon, particularly where the trees are under a protection order, which will be signed off and a copy handed to you. If any safety measures were put in public areas they can now be taken down, with footpaths and highways being re-opened.

Problems or issues should be put right immediately by approaching your tree surgeon directly. If your tree surgeon is a member of a professional trade association, and there is any further dispute, you can obtain advice and help from the ISA or AA in order to reach a satisfactory solution.

Local Poynton tree surgeons will likely have the postcode SK12 and the dialling code 01625. They will operate in Poynton itself, along with nearby areas like Windlehurst, Woodford, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Davenport, Booth Green, Marpleridge, Pott Shrigley, High Lane, Hope Green, Wardsend, Hazel Grove, Adlington, Bramhall, Chester, Great Moor, and these postcodes: SK12 1DJ, SK12 1BJ, SK12 1NB, SK10 4NT, SK12 1DY, SK12 1DH, SK12 1HD, SK12 1NX, SK12 1BZ, SK12 1DT.

For this kind of assistance it is definitely a good idea to use an accredited local tree surgeon. Poynton homeowners can benefit from the skills and knowhow that a fully trained professional can offer.

Protecting Trees & Shrubs in Winter

While the winter weather conditions are seldom severe enough to warrant protecting your shrubs and trees, it is always worth considering as a precautionary measure. In actual fact, even plants, trees and shrubs that we generally consider to be hardy, will benefit from a bit of extra protection in the cooler winter season.

When you've got trees in your garden in Poynton, it is strong winds that cause the biggest concerns, and they might still be susceptible even though many of them will already have dropped their leaves when winter arrives, offering less wind resistance. If the weather in Poynton has been windy, and a tree in your garden looks weakened or in danger of falling, it's advisable to bring in a tree surgeon to assess whether any remedial action is needed. Heavy snow can also lead to broken branches, so be on the lookout when this sort of weather is expected. A substantial layer of mulch round the base of shrubs and trees (especially newly planted ones), will help in keeping the roots frost-free and stopping them from becoming dehydrated.

Skills and Knowledge Required by a Tree Surgeon in Poynton

• The capacity to work efficiently with other people.
• Have a good understanding of public safety and security.
• Be professional and able to complete work within the given timeframe.
• Have the ability to repair, maintain and use tools and equipment.
• Have necessary computer skills and know how to carry out basic tasks with handheld devices.
• Decent customer skills.
• To be methodical and pay close attention to detail.
• Be patient and have the ability to stay focused in stressful circumstances.
• Be able to work with your hands.
• Physical skills like co-ordination and movement.
• Be aware of the dangers and complexities involved with the various areas of work.

Invasive Tree Roots Poynton

Because certain trees have particularly aggressive roots, if they are growing too near to your property in Poynton, they can trigger a number of problems, possibly serious. Damaged foundations, blocked drains and lifting patios, are some of the most common issues that you might come across. Species like maples, elms, sycamores and willows, are trees that have extremely aggressive roots.

Keeping any new trees that you plant, as far as possible away from your sewerage pipes, pathways, your house and patio areas, is wise to avoid future challenges. You must call in a tree surgeon in Poynton, to see what can be done to resolve the situation, if existing trees are growing too close to your home and are leading to some of these issues.

This is not really the type of job you should attempt to do for yourself, and just chopping off the problematic tree roots could kill off the tree or severely affect it's health. So that the damage is minimised, and the tree can still get ample water and nutrients to survive and thrive, a professional tree surgeon in Poynton will know precisely which roots can be safely cut back, and which roots should be left.

Subterranean drains are very attractive to tree and shrub roots, as they provide a continuous source of nutrients and moisture, and they can often suffer cracks and structural damage. Joint failure and blockages can occur when a drainage system's joints are invaded by minute roots, which can ultimately develop into massive root balls as soon as they're established. To get rid of the roots that are causing the problem, specialised root removal services will be offered by many Poynton tree surgeons, who will use manual rodding, high pressure water jetting or electro-mechanical equipment. Root removal services are also available in Windlehurst, Woodford, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Davenport, Booth Green, Marpleridge, Pott Shrigley, High Lane, Hope Green, Wardsend, Hazel Grove, Adlington, Bramhall, Chester, Great Moor, and in Poynton itself.

Emergency Tree Surgery Poynton

While emergencies are uncommon in relation to trees in your garden, accidents can happen, therefore it may pay you to have an emergency number where you can reach a tree surgeon in Poynton. Some Poynton tree surgeons offer a 24 hour service, and when there are strong winds and storms, they generally face a surge in emergency call outs. Even though the chances of an entire tree toppling over are slim, there is more likelihood of branches snapping off and crashing to the ground, during stormy weather. Plummeting tree limbs and branches can lead to broken garden furniture, squashed sheds, cracked greenhouses and damaged fences, so rather than having to tackle the consequences of such events, prevention is the most important thing.

Emergency tree surgery services will also frequently be needed by the local council in Poynton, because sizeable branches can break off and drop onto public paths, highways and railway tracks, needing immediate attention.

Even when the emergency work has been accomplished, a tree which has lost some large branches might have to be "re-balanced", and this might be done for purely aesthetic reasons or because the tree will now be lopsided, with an uneven weight distribution, perhaps leading to additional problems. If you've got any of these tree related problems, you shouldn't attempt to sort any of them out by yourself, and you must promptly get in touch with a local Poynton tree surgeon who provides emergency services, so they can advise on the best course of action. (Tags: Emergency Tree Surgery Poynton, Emergency Tree Care Poynton, Emergency Tree Services Poynton, Emergency Call-Outs Poynton).

Crown Thinning Poynton

The elimination of some of the lesser branches on the outer crown of a tree to develop a foliage density which is even throughout without transforming the size or shape of a tree, is termed crown thinning. This specific technique is usually only carried out on trees with broad leaves and is done to let more sunlight to pass through, to decrease the wind resistance of the tree, to prevent the tree from uprooting in windy weather, to reduce the total weight of the crown of the tree or to minimize the stress put on particular branches caused by gravity, snow, wind, or ice. Crown thinning should not transform the general size and shape of the tree, but ought to produce a uniform foliage density surrounding equally distributed limbs.

Tree Surgery Tasks Poynton

Poynton tree surgeons can generally help with dead wooding, forestry management, emergency tree removal, tree pollarding, tree lightening protection, site clearance, stump treatment, hedge reduction, tree waste removal, tree bracing, soil terravention, landscape clearance, hedge lowering, landscaping, air spading, tree shaping in Poynton, tree planning, damaged tree cutting and removal, tree inspections Poynton, safety inspections Poynton, brush cutting services in Poynton, the protection of trees from grazing animals Poynton, tree topping in Poynton, woodchipping, staking, damage restoration, tree maintenance, dead-wooding, tree surveys, crown reduction and other tree surgeon services in Poynton, Cheshire. These are just a small portion of the tasks that are carried out by a tree surgeon. Poynton companies will be happy to tell you about their whole range of services.

Tree Surgeons Nearby

Also find: Booth Green tree surgeon, Pott Shrigley tree surgeon, Davenport tree surgeon, Great Moor tree surgeon, Windlehurst tree surgeon, Hope Green tree surgeon, Wardsend tree surgeon, Marpleridge tree surgeon, Middlewood tree surgeon, High Lane tree surgeon, Kitt's Moss tree surgeon and more. Almost all of these places are catered for by local tree surgeons. Householders in the area can acquire price quotes for tree surgery by going here.

Tree Care Services Poynton

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• Poynton Stump Treatment
• Poynton Tree Reduction
• Poynton Hedge Reduction
• Poynton Tree Cutting
• Poynton Hedge Planting
• Poynton Hedge Trimming
• Poynton Tree Maintenance
• Poynton Shrub Maintenance
• Poynton Tree Watering
• Poynton Tree Lopping
• Poynton Arboriculture
• Poynton Stump Grinding
• Poynton Crown Raising
• Poynton Tree Shaping

More Poynton Trades: Needless to say, whenever you are having tree surgery done in Poynton, Cheshire, you are likely to need other garden related services, and together with a tree surgeon in Poynton, Cheshire, you could also need hedge shaping in Poynton, block pavers in Poynton, fence builders in Poynton, pond installers in Poynton, decking installers in Poynton, weeding services in Poynton, garden waste removal in Poynton, grass cutting in Poynton, patio installers in Poynton, landscaping in Poynton, soil irrigation in Poynton, artificial grass installers in Poynton, garden designers in Poynton, garden shed installation in Poynton, SKIP HIRE in Poynton, garden clearance in Poynton, and other different Poynton tradespeople.

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