Redditch was planned as a new town, with estates built around open green spaces and trees planted along the roads. Many decades on, many of those trees have thickened and spread, and the lowest branches now hang over footpaths, driveways and garden fences. Crown lifting brings the canopy back up to a usable height.
We take off only the lowest growth so that the tree keeps its natural shape. It is a calm, low-drama job, and a good fit for the open, landscaped feel of Redditch. We look at every tree on its own merits and never cut more than it can comfortably cope with.
Because so many Redditch trees were planted as part of the original layout, they are often evenly spaced and of similar age, which means they tend to need attention at the same time. Branches that were fine for a long while now droop onto cars, signs and the walkway beside the house. Left alone, those same lower branches usually thicken and become harder to remove later.
A lift is usually the gentlest fix. We remove the low limbs, keep the crown well formed, and avoid spoiling the planned look of the street. If your trees stand on shared green space, the landlord or council may own them, so check before we cut. If they are yours, we can proceed once the height is agreed. That keeps the road looking planned and leaves the trees in good order for the future.
Estates in Redditch often have hedges and shrubs running below the trees. When we lift a canopy, the light that reaches them increases, which can help thin hedges thicken again. We take care when lowering branches so that plants underneath are not crushed, using ropes where branches are heavy or the ground is planted. Light and air under the canopy also helps lawns and borders recover from long spells of dense shade.
Open green space also means more people walking nearby, so we keep the work area clear and tidy as we go. At the end, twigs and leaves are raked up, and larger pieces taken off site or stacked for logs. You can then see the real difference the lift has made. Tell us if there are play areas, bird feeders or beehives close by and we will work round them.
Our crown lifting covers Redditch, including the Arrow Valley side, and we also visit Alvechurch, Studley and Astwood Bank. Tell us about the tree, what it is overhanging, and how much headroom you want. We will give you an honest view on what the tree can take before arranging a visit. A quick description or a photograph is normally enough to start the conversation.
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 conifer beside a conservatory is taken down in sections, leaving a cleared lawn and a new fence panel.
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Tree SurgeryA climber takes a tall garden oak down in stages above a Hall Green lawn, shed and planted borders.
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Some are. Trees on council land or covered by a Tree Preservation Order need permission, and some developments have planning conditions about trees. We can point out what to check with the council before any cutting begins. If your road is managed by a landlord or management company, check with them as well.
Not often. After a lift the canopy slowly lowers as higher branches grow and thicken, so many owners revisit it only occasionally. A light repeat tidy keeps the height without cutting hard. Fast-growing species may need attention a little sooner than slow ones.
Yes, and it is often sensible because the finished line looks more even. We agree a consistent clear height for all the trees, then work along the row so that they match and the driveway stays free. It also saves on repeat visits and gives a better overall appearance.
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.
