Tree Pruning In Surrey And The South East
Trees most often require pruning if they are outgrowing their location or blocking light from their surroundings.
Professional pruning can also improve the health and condition of a tree, avoiding future issues.
Finally, trees can be pruned purely for aesthetic reasons.
Surrey Tree Surgeons are experts at pruning trees in Surrey, and we prune trees using British Standard BS3998:2010 British Standard Guidelines for Tree Work.
There are many pruning services to choose from, and the most suitable service or combination of services will depend on your project goals.
Some of our most popular tree pruning services in Surrey include:
Crown Reduction
A crown reduction involves reducing the overall size of a tree’s canopy by selectively removing certain branches to appropriate pruning points. When done correctly, this technique minimises the impact on the tree and reduces the amount of new growth that occurs from pruning cuts. As a result, your tree’s height and width are reduced while retaining a natural appearance.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning refers to the process of removing branches from the tree’s crown. This technique involves individually and evenly thinning each branch to decrease its density. As a result, more light can pass through, and the weight is reduced on each limb, reducing the risk of limb failure. Additionally, crown thinning helps to minimise the tree’s wind resistance while preserving its original shape.
Deadwooding
Deadwooding concerns eliminating dead branches within the tree’s canopy. This pruning method is usually done for safety, as strong winds can easily dislodge dead wood. In certain instances, retaining dead wood, if feasible, is beneficial as it provides a suitable habitat for various wildlife species, such as bats, woodpeckers and beetles.
Crown lifting
Crown lifting involves elevating the canopy of a tree to a specific height by removing the lower branches. When working with fully grown or old trees, the larger lower branches are pruned of their secondary growth while preserving them. Removing significant lower limbs can lead to decay and infection, posing a risk to the tree’s long-term survival.
Tree Pollarding
We also offer pollarding and have created a separate page for information about tree pollarding in Surrey and the South East.
Whatever your pruning requirements, our experienced arborists can assess your trees and offer various solutions that will serve you best.
Given the inherent risks associated with tree surgery, we adhere to stringent operational procedures and regularly assess our equipment.
Better still, we have a comprehensive £10 million public and employer liability insurance policy for complete peace of mind.
Our client base includes homeowners, businesses, councils, schools, and universities in both the public and private sectors.
So we maintain our exceptional service levels; we’re CHAS and Alcumus SafeContractor program members.
Furthermore, we’re ISO14001 and ISO9001 accredited, highlighting our dedication towards environmental preservation and worker well-being.
Contact us for crown reduction, lifting, thinning and tree pruning in Surrey and the South East.
