Halesowen sits on the edge of the Clent and Lickey hills, and gardens in the town often slope, with mature trees growing in the middle of them. J and Son provides tree surgery in Halesowen, covering reductions, thinning, deadwood removal and the safe removal of trees that have grown too large or become unsafe.
Some jobs are simple, others call for ropes and careful planning. Either way we begin with an honest look at the tree, tell you what we think needs doing, and explain what the work will involve so there is no confusion on the day.
Many Halesowen streets are lined with semis and later estates where the trees have had decades to grow. Garden trees such as sycamore, birch and ash can reach well over the height of a house, and they tend to drop leaves, seeds and small branches all year. When their branches begin to touch roofs and gutters, it is time to act. Waiting until they are a problem only makes the job bigger.
A reduction can make the tree smaller and lighter, and thinning lets wind pass through the crown so there is less strain on the trunk. We remove dead, weak or crossing branches at the same time, then explain what we found so you can see why the work was needed. Cuts are made cleanly, back to a sensible branch or bud. Nothing is guessed.
Gardens in Halesowen often fall away at the back, which means a tree can be rooted well above or below the level of the house. That affects how it leans, how its weight is spread and where branches can safely land. We plan the order of cuts around the slope and use ropes to place each piece rather than letting it drop.
If a tree is leaning, hollow or damaged, dismantling it from the top is often the safest choice. Storm damage is common on exposed ground, and anyone with a broken limb hanging over a house should say so when they call so we can treat the job as an emergency. Any remaining branches are chipped, and the trunk is cut into lengths.
Parts of Halesowen fall within conservation areas, so we ask the council about Tree Preservation Orders before we cut anything. We check for nesting birds, cables and the right access for our vehicle, and we also cover Cradley Heath and Hasbury. After the work, timber and green waste are cleared away and the garden is left tidy. Nothing is left behind.
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 big purple-leaved garden tree in Halesowen, cut right back to its main limbs and the debris cleared from the lawn.
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Tree SurgeryA tall tree behind a brick retaining wall and tall fencing in Halesowen, with a ladder up the trunk and our climber at work.
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Tree SurgeryOne of our climbers stands on top of a large trunk in Halesowen, mid-dismantle, with ropes tied round the stem below.
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Yes. Overhanging branches can usually be shortened to leave a safe gap above the roof, provided the tree stays healthy. We choose cuts that keep its natural shape, and we check for protection orders before work is booked in.
On a slope, branches and logs roll, ladders are unstable and the tree itself may lean awkwardly. We climb to reach the tree from above and lower each piece on ropes, which keeps everything controlled and protects the garden below.
Not without telling the council first. Trees in conservation areas are generally protected, and a notice must be given before cutting. We check the situation for you and can help with the notice so that the work stays within the rules.
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.
