Three tall leafless trees against a sunset sky behind a garden shed and brick houses — Three tall bare trees behind a shed, next to a row of brick houses.

Tree climber in orange work clothing high in a bare tree above a garden shed and fence — One of our climbers roped into the tall trees above the shed and fences.

This Birmingham job involved a cluster of tall, slender trees growing at the back of a garden, with a shed in front and a row of brick houses close by. We climbed the trees and worked from within the canopy, rather than from the ground. That is the usual approach when a tree stands over roofs, fences and outbuildings.

Before the work starts

The first photo shows three tall trunks with bare winter branches against a low evening sun. They rise well above the shed roof and lean towards the neighbouring houses, with solar panels visible on the roof beside them. The second photo, taken from the garden, shows one of our crew roped in high in the tree.

Climbing and rope work

Tall trees with little room beneath them are usually worked on by a climber, who cuts and lowers branches in stages instead of letting them fall. Fences, sheds and the neighbouring roofs all need protecting. Check first with the council whether a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area applies, and let neighbours know when we are due, as some access may be needed.