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What does a tree surgeon do?
Tree surgeons (arborists) prune, reduce, fell and maintain trees safely, along with hedge work, stump grinding and clearing storm-damaged or dangerous trees. It is skilled, high-risk work that should never be left to an unqualified person.
Common tree surgeons services
- Tree felling and removal
- Crown reduction and thinning
- Deadwooding and pruning
- Stump grinding
- Hedge trimming and reshaping
- Emergency and storm-damaged trees
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When should you hire a tree surgeon?
Call a tree surgeon for overgrown or dangerous trees, storm damage, trees blocking light or growing too close to a building, or routine pruning to keep a tree healthy. Acting early on a problem tree is safer and usually cheaper.
How to choose a tree surgeon
The recognised standard is the Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractor scheme, which vets businesses on quality, safety and professionalism. Operators should hold NPTC or City & Guilds chainsaw certificates, and the firm must carry proper insurance given the risks. Before any work, check whether the tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sits in a conservation area — you may need council consent.
What affects the cost
Tree work is priced per job, so get a written quote after a site visit. Key factors:
- Tree size, species and condition
- Access and proximity to buildings or power lines
- Felling versus reduction or pruning
- Waste removal and chipping
- Stump grinding, if required
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission to remove a tree?
Possibly. If the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or is in a conservation area, you usually need council consent before work. A good tree surgeon will check first.
Will the tree surgeon clear the waste?
Most include chipping and removal of branches in the quote — confirm whether waste clearance and stump grinding are included.
Is tree work dangerous?
It can be, which is why you should only use insured, qualified arborists with the right equipment and training.