West Bromwich has a mix of older terraces and inter-war streets, and the gardens behind them range from small yards to medium plots with a few grown trees. When those trees droop, the lower branches get in the way of paths, bins and bedroom windows. Crown lifting in West Bromwich raises the canopy so that people and light can pass beneath it.
If you have not had it done before, it helps to know what to expect. We choose the lowest branches that cause trouble, remove them with clean cuts and leave the rest of the tree as it was. The tree looks tidier, and usually healthier, with the space under it cleared.
There is no fixed height that suits every tree. We look at what the lift is for, whether that is a path, a window or a garden seat, and then at how much canopy the tree can lose. A good rule is to keep the crown covering most of the trunk's height, so the tree stays stable. In West Bromwich gardens, that often means taking off a few low limbs rather than many.
We also check the tree for weak joins, dead wood and signs of disease while we are up in it, because lifting is a chance to spot problems early. If we find anything, we explain it plainly and let you decide what to do. Nothing extra is cut without your agreement. You will get a clear explanation of any findings before you decide on further work, and the choice is always yours.
The older terraces in West Bromwich tend to have very small rear gardens, where a single tree can dominate. Inter-war semis usually have more room, so the trees can be bigger and the lifting more generous. Trees near Dartmouth Park and other open space can also grow larger, because they have had room to spread without being cut back. We match the lift to the garden, not the other way round.
Whatever the size, we use the same methods. We work with ropes and hand tools where access is tight, and with a chipper at the front for the smaller material. Branches are cut into pieces that can be carried through narrow side paths, so we do not have to damage borders or lawns on our way out. That includes the mess, which we clear as we go.
We check for preservation orders and conservation areas in West Bromwich before work starts, so you know whether any notice is needed. When we finish, the branches are gone, the ground is swept and the tree looks balanced and safe. We also cover Oldbury, Great Barr and Smethwick, and can look at other trees there during the same visit.
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.
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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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We remove the lowest branches of a tree so that the crown sits higher above the ground. The cuts are made cleanly at the branch collar, and the upper canopy stays as it was. The branches are lowered, cut up and taken away.
Not if it is done in moderation. Taking too much off can leave a tree top heavy, which is why we keep the lift limited and balanced. We also look for weak joints and deadwood while we are in the tree.
Not always. We need access to the tree and a clear idea of what you want removed, which we agree beforehand. It helps if someone can be there at the start, to confirm the branches and point out boundaries.
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.
