Worcester is a cathedral city on the Severn, with period houses, large suburban gardens and plenty of mature trees on the river meadows and in the leafier roads. Those gardens can hold some impressive trees. We provide tree surgery in Worcester, including thinning, crown reduction, deadwood removal and careful removal of trees that can no longer stay.
Every property is different, so we begin by looking at the tree and its surroundings, then talk you through what we would do. You decide what goes ahead, and nothing is cut before you understand it. We can also advise on replacement planting if you would like to keep the garden green.
Bigger plots mean bigger trees, and in Worcester it is common to find an old oak, beech or horse chestnut in a garden that has changed hands several times. Such trees may need only occasional attention, such as removing dead branches or easing weight off an overextended limb, to stay safe and healthy for a long time to come. Moving a little at a time is usually kinder to the tree.
We do not push work that is not needed. If a tree is in good shape, we may simply advise leaving it alone and checking again after severe weather. Where there are signs of trouble, such as fungus, cavities or cracked unions, we explain what we can see and what it could mean for the tree. A calm look at the evidence is better than guessing.
Near the Severn and its meadows, the ground can stay wet and soft, and willows and poplars grow quickly and shed limbs. In Worcester that means regular reduction can matter more than people expect. Soft ground also affects how we work, so we avoid heavy kit where we can and rely on climbing and hand-held tools instead. This is where a reduction done at the right time pays off.
Where a riverside tree must come down, we take it in sections and lower each piece away from the bank, outbuildings and neighbours. We chip the smaller material, clear the larger timber and tidy up so that the garden is not left churned or littered with offcuts when we have finished. Where you want wood kept for the fire, we will stack it where you ask.
Parts of Worcester lie within conservation areas, and many trees carry a Tree Preservation Order, so we check with the council before cutting anything. We also look for nesting birds and for cables and neighbours who might be affected, and we adjust the plan if we need to. Everything is taken away at the end. We also cover Claines, Powick and Kempsey.
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.
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 is in a conservation area or has a Tree Preservation Order, yes, you will need to notify or apply first. We make that check for you, so the work is done properly and no one risks a penalty.
Yes. We use climbers rather than heavy machines, so soft ground is not a problem. We lower the wood away from the bank and any boundaries, and check access and consents first. The method depends on the site, which we assess in person.
Look for dead branches, fungus, hollows, cracks and thin or discoloured leaves. These can have simple causes, but they are worth checking. We can examine the tree, explain what we see and suggest pruning, monitoring or removal as appropriate.
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.
