In Oldbury the trees that give people trouble are often not huge forest giants but ordinary garden and street trees that have been left alone. Their lowest branches now sit across the path, rub the side of the house or block the light into a back room. We cover all of it.
Crown lifting solves this by removing those low limbs and nothing more. We aim for a neat, natural result, working in a way that lets the tree heal well. If the tree needs more than a lift to be safe or sensible, we will tell you straight.
Oldbury is a mix of terraces, inter-war semis and later estates, and gardens vary from tight yards to decent lawns. In a small garden a single overhanging branch can dominate, so even a light lift makes a visible difference. We lower cut limbs carefully, since fences, outbuildings and neighbours' plants are often close. Even a lift of a few branches can bring light back into a dark kitchen or yard.
On estates, trees are usually planted along the front or in the corners of the plot. These need lifting for vehicles and pedestrians more than for light. We agree a clear height with you, then take branches back to a clean point, giving a neat canopy that suits the house and looks good from the road. That means safer, easier access for family, visitors and delivery drivers alike.
A typical crown lift in Oldbury is straightforward. We look at the tree, decide on the final height, cut the lowest branches in stages and bring them down safely. Small branches are passed through a chipper or taken away; larger sections can be cut up for logs if you want them, or removed. We bring everything we need, so you do not have to hire or borrow equipment yourself.
If a tree is close to the green space and parkland around Warley Woods, there may be extra rules about nearby land, so we check ownership of the ground before we begin. Where a tree is protected, we will explain what to ask the council, so the paperwork is done properly first. Whatever the route, we keep gates, walls and neighbouring gardens protected as we go.
People often ask for a lot more height than the tree can safely give. We talk through what is possible in Oldbury gardens, based on the size of the tree and how much live crown it has. We also look after trees in Smethwick, Langley and Tividale, so it is quick for us to come and have a look wherever you are.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
Crown LiftingA tall golden conifer in a Hall Green back garden, with its bare trunk showing beneath the canopy above the fence.
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Tree FellingA tall, ivy-covered pine being taken down in stages in an Oldbury back garden, with cut branches piled below.
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No. A lift takes off the lowest branches to raise the canopy, while a reduction shortens branches around the outside to make the tree smaller overall. Many Oldbury trees only need a lift, and it is the lighter option.
Usually yes. We take limbs off in sections so nothing swings into the wall or roof, and we keep the cuts clean. If the tree is too close to the building, we will talk through whether other work would also help.
Yes. We clear the cut branches and leave the garden tidy. If you would like logs, we can cut larger pieces to length and stack them where you want, otherwise everything goes with us when the job is finished.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
