Solihull is a leafy town with large detached homes, wide roads and plenty of mature trees, some of them in conservation areas. J and Son Trees and Landscapes provides tree surgery across B90 to B93, caring for big, valuable trees and dealing sensibly with those that have to come down.
We start with a careful look and a plain conversation about what the tree needs. Then we carry out the work with proper climbing and rigging, clear the timber and green waste, and leave a tidy garden that you can use straight away.
In Solihull it is very common for a tree to have a Tree Preservation Order or to stand in a conservation area. That does not mean nothing can be done in Solihull; it means the council must be asked, or notified, before work begins. We recommend contacting them first and can describe the tree and the work to help the application. Doing it properly protects you as well as the tree, and a clear request usually gets a clearer answer.
Because the trees here are often large and important to the road, we are cautious. We prefer pruning that keeps the tree healthy: removing deadwood, lifting low branches, thinning dense crowns and reducing weight where it is a danger. Removal is for trees that are dying, dangerous or damaging buildings, and we only suggest it when pruning cannot solve the problem. If the council's consent is needed for that, we will help you explain why.
Big plots mean big trees: tall oaks, beeches, limes and mature conifers that may be well above roof height. Working at that scale demands rope systems, careful planning and enough ground protection to avoid damaging lawns. We take the time to rig the work, so each cut is controlled and each piece is lowered, not dropped. That matters when the tree stands over a conservatory, a swimming pool or an expensive driveway.
Hedges are another feature. Tall boundary hedges around Solihull properties give privacy but can become unmanageable. We cut and reshape them, and if they are conifers, we check for green growth before cutting deep. Nesting birds are checked for as well, since active nests are protected and the work must wait. We would rather return in autumn than disturb a brood, and we will say plainly if timing is likely to be affected.
At the end of the Solihull job we remove all brash, logs and green waste, and sweep up. If you would like logs stacked for burning, we will do so. We also work in Shirley, Knowle and Olton, so it can be easy to organise a neighbouring job in the same visit with the same crew, and a shared access route often helps everyone.
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 selection of tree jobs in a brick-terraced Solihull garden, including a weeping tree, a dug-out trunk and a climber aloft.
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Tree SurgeryA climber on ropes takes a tall silver birch stem down in controlled sections, with neighbouring roofs close behind the garden.
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Tree SurgeryA large weeping tree with twisting branches stands in a Solihull back garden, close to the house and its brick outbuilding.
View project →From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
If the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area, you usually need to ask or notify the council first. Check before booking, since cutting a protected tree without consent can lead to a fine. We can help identify the tree and describe the work for your application.
Yes, with careful climbing and rope work, provided the tree is sound. We take back the longest limbs to suitable growth points, remove deadwood and avoid taking too much at once. Because large oaks in Solihull are often protected, check with the council first and we will help describe the work.
We take timber and green waste away, or leave logs for you if you want firewood. We chip the brash, sweep the lawn and paths and aim to leave the garden tidy, so there is no pile left behind. Anything you want to keep, such as logs, we will set aside.
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.
