Droitwich combines period houses, newer estates and large gardens on the edge of town, and a lot of those gardens hold trees that have been growing for a very long time. J and Son carries out tree surgery in Droitwich, including reductions, thinning, deadwood removal and full dismantling where a tree cannot be kept safely.
We make the journey from Birmingham and bring the climbing kit, chipper and vehicle needed to finish a job. Before any cutting starts, we explain what we found and what we recommend. That includes the practical points, such as where we will park and what we will move.
Period properties in and around Droitwich often stand close to old trees, and the two have grown up together. Limbs may now reach over slate or tile roofs, chimneys and conservatories, and fallen leaves can clog gutters. A reduction that lightens the end weight of those limbs can solve the problem without losing the tree. The result is a lighter tree that still suits the setting.
Careful pruning matters on older trees, because heavy cutting can leave large wounds that never heal properly. We take out dead and crossing branches, shorten overextended growth and keep the natural outline. If a tree is beyond saving, we say so, and explain what is wrong with it. Droitwich homeowners often ask how much can safely be taken off at once, and our answer depends on the species and the condition of each tree.
On the village edge of Droitwich, gardens often finish with tall field hedging and individual trees that mark the boundary. These are not small jobs. A line of overgrown hedgerow trees can be heavy and awkward, and branches may lean over lanes, fences or paddocks. We work through them methodically, reducing the largest first. The aim is always to remove weight before cutting the main stem.
In wider gardens there is usually room to lower sections under rope control and chip as we go. After a storm, split limbs or a leaning trunk can be dangerous, and if that is the situation, say so when you phone so we can look at it as an emergency. Hedge and tree waste is chipped or removed. We do not leave hanging branches or loose cuttings behind in the hedge line.
Droitwich has older streets and conservation areas, so before cutting we check with the council about protection orders and any restrictions on the tree. We look for nesting birds and overhead lines too, and we also cover Ombersley and Stoke Prior. At the end of the job the timber and brash are taken away and the garden is left clean.
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.
Tree SurgeryA climber takes a tall garden oak down in stages above a Hall Green lawn, shed and planted borders.
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Tree SurgeryTall poplars at the end of a long back garden were worked on from the top down, with a climber and a ground crew.
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Tree SurgeryA tall silver birch beside a garden fence in Shirley, photographed before the work and again as the crown came down.
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Often they do, because trees in a conservation area are usually protected even without a specific order. A notice may need to go to the council before work begins. We handle that check for you and let you know whether to wait.
In most cases, yes, if it is done carefully. We shorten selected branches back to suitable growth points and avoid cutting too much in one visit. If a reduction would damage the tree, we will say so rather than do work that harms it.
Yes, provided they are within your boundary or you have the owner's agreement. We check for nesting birds and for any rules covering hedgerows or protected trees, then reduce or remove them in sections. Timber and brash can be taken away afterwards.
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.
