Whether its pruning trees or removing them completely, you really need the assistance of a qualified and experienced tree surgeon. Attempting to do this kind of work by yourself can be incredibly dangerous. We have seen all kinds of horrific damage (to both people and property) as people with little to no experience have attempted to complete the work themselves.
There are obvious risks inherent in felling even a relatively small tree, from it falling on yourself, a member of your family, not to mention destroying your car or the roof and walls of your home (it’s frightening how often this happens to people who do not know what they are doing).
Thankfully we are experts in what we do, and you can rest assured that your property and family will be perfectly safe while we operate.
4 Things to Look for in a Tree Surgeon
• References from previous clients
• Experience
• Industry Knowledge
• Relevant Insurance
Without these four things, you should have alarm bells ringing in your head about the surgeon you are considering.
What Everyone Forgets About Tree Removal
The important thing to remember if you are considering getting rid of a tree is to whether or not there is a protection order on it. Your local council can help with this. Just give them a call and ask. I know it seems counter-intuitive perhaps, but the bottom line is that just because a tree is in your garden does not mean you have the automatic right to cut it down.
If this is new information to you, then you are probably immediately annoyed about that. I understand this, as a home owner myself, you feel that the tree is essentially your property and yours to do with as you please.
However, a large tree (a small one is highly unlikely to have a protection order on it – but still check) adds something aesthetically to the whole area, not just your garden. The beautiful view, the value that it brings, has a right to be protected. I am not saying this is right or wrong morally, but this is the law as it stands. Someone in the past may have appreciated your tree that they requested a protection order for it. So do yourself a favor and check with your local authority, otherwise, you might find yourself on the wrong side of the law.
Also, if you are felling a large tree – get a tree surgeon. Seriously, the potential risks are not worth the relatively low cost of a tree surgeon.
YouTube is full of tutorial videos where people try this themselves and get it wrong. Funny as those videos might be interesting to watch, there is a very serious question that is not asked in any of them -who pays for the damage?
A decent tree surgeon will have the relevant insurance policies required for tree removal. You do not. If your tree falls wrong and takes out half your house, your home insurance will not cover you for it. That would be like you setting fire to your home and then claiming your insurance policy for fire damage! Likewise with your car. Or your neighbor's property.
You owe it to yourself and your neighbors to ensure that you use a professional tree surgeon. The potential damages far outweigh the extra cost of a trained and qualified tree surgeon.