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Removing Large Problem Trees Stockport

Removing large problem trees needs a lot of preparation. This process is straightforward to us but there are many elements that need consideration before work starts. We are equipped to take on this work with the assurance of a professional tree removal service.

When a tree becomes so large that it is problematic it is likely to be stopping light for your land or property. It may also be causing a problem for light for your neighbours. It happens frequently that problem trees become the cause of many neighbour disputes. It is therefore really important that you keep on top of your tree pruning in order to avoid any future issues.

Removing Large Branches

If you are looking to remove large branches from a tree rather than remove it entirely, the following advice should be followed.

If a branch is removed too close to the trunk of a tree, the weight of the branch is likely to tear away. When this happens, it is likely to damage the bark. This leaves a scar and creates an area that may increase the chance of letting disease enter the wound. There are better ways to remove unwanted branches:

It is a good idea to remove all small branches from the larger branch you are about to remove. This process makes the job simpler and safer. Furthermore, it enables you see what you are doing.

About a foot from the trunk, undercut the branch. This means making an upward cut about half to two-thirds through the branch. You will then need to make a downward cut, three to four inches further along the branch.

At this point you will find the weight of the branch will collapse. The branch will then tear until it meets the lower cut. From this point carry on the downward cut until the branch comes away. Please note the short stump now left can now be removed. Saw as close to the trunk as possible.

If you would like help in removing large problem trees, please call us today on 07855 859983. We are time-served and trusted tree surgeons serving Stockport and Cheshire.

Trusted Tree Surgeons in Stockport

9th February 2021 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

We are leading trusted tree surgeons in Stockport and Cheshire. We offer domestic and commercial tree surgery services with a team of highly skilled and qualified tree surgeons. Our arboriculture services cover all aspects, and we are well-equipped to take on all projects.

Are you looking for a leading tree surgeon based in Stockport? A lot of our clients like to use local companies. This has been especially important in recent times. We specialise in all aspects of tree care services including tree felling, pruning, stump grinding and more. We offer competitive pricing for our work with a host of 5 star reviews. For what we do it is important that our team are qualified. This comes through vast experience and training. Our team are also covered by our comprehensive insurance.

It is that time of year again where we all start to envision our summer-time garden. This may mean a lot of work for some individuals. It will also mean planning for what trees and shrubs have become too large. A lot of our clients look for our tree services at this time. They want to make sure that trees are sorted prior to spring growth.

A Free Quotation Service

We offer a free quotation service for our tree surgery work. This offers details about the work we will undertake. We will also advise you as to when we could possibly schedule the work. We always try to work with our clients to arrange times that are convenient for them.

One of our clients recently commented:

“Ben and his team were very professional – worked hard and efficiently completed the job at hand. Polite and cleaned up brilliantly after they had finished the job – would definitely recommend!”

If you would like to get in touch to find out more about our work as trusted tree surgeons, please call today on 07855 859983. Please note we are taking Government Guidelines very seriously in order to protect our clients and our staff during these times.

Tree Services Stockport Reviews

29th October 2020 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

Tree services work is incredibly rewarding. We work hard to provide our clients with a first-class service. This is in terms of the results we deliver alongside offering the best possible customer service. Here are just some of our most recent reviews:

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Ben and his team did a great job on reshaping an overgrown conifer, reduced the height of a number of very tall conifers and cut down an old Larch tree this week. The guys worked hard, removed all the logs and branches and left the garden immaculate. No hesitation in recommending – Kim Brooks

Ben did an excellent job removing a couple of trees. He provides a highly professional and efficient service. I’m very happy to recommend him – Bramhall Park Physiotherapy

Professional advice and excellent service provided. Would highly recommend – John Gilmartin

Delighted with Ben & lads work once again. Efficient, diligent & extremely tidy job over 2 days…lots of tall conifers trimmed down and 2 felled totally. Excellent price – highly recommend – Colette McGonigle

Thanks to Ben and the lads. 3rd trim for our Oak over last 10 years and, as usual, a neat looking tree and everything cleaned up thoroughly. I have no hesitation recommending them however big or small the job. They like to leave trees standing and healthy if possible which suits me – Ged

What a fabulous and personable company. Ben responded to my initial query within the hour to arrange a visit and quotation and turned up soon after to give his advice on my tree with a quote that was competitive. To add to that he also gave advice on my other trees and named a few of them too for me as I didn’t have a clue what they were!

A few days later I called again worried about the storm which was due to happen over the weekend. Ben came round within twenty minutes (on a Friday afternoon!) to top my tree as he knew I was concerned and wanted it doing quickly. I couldn’t have asked for more outstanding service.

My tree has been saved and I also have peace of mind. I wouldn’t go anywhere else other than to Ben Bostock and his team for any tree worries – shetv20091

If you would like to find out more about our tree services, please call 07855 859983.

How To Deal with Overgrown Trees

26th February 2020 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

Overgrown trees can cause homeowners some real problems. Local tree surgeons can help! Overgrown trees can block out light, overhang other people’s boundaries or pavements. As the owner of the land, you are responsible for all vegetation growing on that land. If vegetation (i.e. trees or hedges) start to grow over boundary lines, you can be reported. This process is in place so that if trees or shrubs are causing an obstruction, they can be dealt with. It needs to be enforceable if over a public highway.

What happens if trees are overhanging your garden?

There are different elements of the law that you need to be aware of. Much of these may seem strange. However, you do not want to put yourself in a position where a neighbour dispute gets ugly. If you have a question you can always call your local council or see if your chosen tree surgeon has advice.

If a tree or hedge is growing over your boundary, by law you are able to cut them back. Here is the bit that some people find hard to believe. You must, under law, offer to return the cut material to the landowner. Another thing that you should be aware of is that if any work you do to trim the tree or shrub causes it to die that you may be held responsible. In a worst-case scenario you may then find legal proceedings against you, should your neighbour so wish to.

Please always ensure to check if you live in a conservation area or whether the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order. If this is the case, you will require additional consent prior to any works being carried out.

It is always worth investing a little time into gathering information. Don’t rush into cutting down trees and always ask for information advice from local tree surgeons. We are local and professional tree surgeons serving Cheshire. Call 07855 859 983 for more information about overgrown trees.

A Day in the Life of a Tree Surgeon

31st January 2019 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

Tree surgery work needs to be accessible all of the time. Damaged or dangerous trees do not only happen in sociable hours. This is why we are open for business 24-hours per day. While we have our usual work load, we are also fast acting for emergency tree surgery work throughout Cheshire.

A large number of our clients get in contact during the winter months as they feel as though it is more realistic to remove tress while their leaves are not on. They may feel as though it creates less mess and is more manageable. Therefore, we are always on hand to help; come rain or shine.

This is a project we recently undertook. The trees had become too large and problematic. We carefully and skilfully took down the trees. These images show the process we followed and the difference it made. The area is now more open, lighter and brighter. There are no longer issues related to the tall trees and our clients were so pleased.

Some may not even realise the changes tree removal can make. Did you know that we undertake all aspects of tree surgery? Our work is completed to British Standard 3998 and we are fully insured to £5,000,000. This offers our clients absolute certainty that they are dealing with a professional Company. Our staff are exhaustively trained in all aspects of our work and we take great pride in our work.

Can tree removal be done in the Winter months?

While there may be some additional considerations; yes, tree removal and tree surgery work can absolutely be completed in the winter months. There are cases where the work is more straight forward when completed in the months where the trees do not have their leaves.

The colder weather may mean we need to be more rigid about safety or plan around the icy conditions. However, rest assured that we can undertake our work in almost any conditions. Call today to enquire about our services on 07855 859983.

Tree Surgeon Stockport

28th August 2018 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

A reputable tree surgeon is an incredible asset. There are many elements of the work that can go wrong and the results can offer terrible consequences. We were asked to fell this Sycamore tree in Stockport. From the first image you can see how large the tree was beside the house.

Overgrown trees are knowingly problematic. The trees can restrict the light and the roots can cause problems for paving and buildings alike. Our client wanted the tree to be felled and wanted to find out more about their options.

Tree Surgeon Stockport The following images show the stages of the tree removal. Our skilful staff are trained in order to complete the process carefully and safely. We use all of our own machinery which is cared for and looked after in order to ensure its safety.

We take great pride in our work and enjoy taking on challenging tree surgery work. You will find that a lot of our competitors are not able to take on some of the larger tree removal work. Proximity to your house can play a pivotal role on the success of the job. Loose or falling branches can cause damage to your home so it is vital that this is avoided.

Once the tree had been cut down, the light flowed into this beautiful home. As part of the service we remove all of the branches. We have incredible wood chippers that successfully break down the branches. This powerful machinery is carefully selected through our experience in the trade.

Can We Help You?

Are you looking for tree surgeons serving Stockport? We have many more images of the local work we have completed on our Facebook page. Our aim is to make it easy for you to enquire about our tree services; we will answer your questions promptly. Get in touch today to find out more about how we can help you on 07855 859983. We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day!

Tips for Dealing with Overgrown Trees

12th July 2018 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

As time-served tree surgeons for Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire we are well-versed in what to do with overgrown trees. The important thing is to ensure that we offer valuable tips and advice on what you should do when faced with an overgrown tree.

Overgrown trees Stockport This may have been a property that you have just moved into or may be a tree that has been in your possession for many years. Either way, they aren’t always problematic. You may just want to ensure that you are in a position to appropriately care for your tree, rather than remove it.

Are the tree branches blocking light? Maybe the branches are blocking the view to your home? It may even be the case that your tree is overhanging a boundary into a neighbours garden.

We have put together these helpful tips on how to deal with overgrown trees;

Know your rights: any land owner is responsible for vegetation grown on their land and can be held accountable for that growing onto roadsides. If this growth goes onto public land, you may receive requests from your local council to deal with the problem.

You are also within your right to cut back any material that grows over onto your property boundary. By common law you must offer to return the cut material. However, if there is any ongoing damage to the tree or hedge, you can in some cases be responsible.

Top tip: always check whether the tree that you are trimming is not under a tree preservation order. If it is, you will need consent from your local council to begin any work.

Undertake regular work: it is far easier to keep on top of large trees. This is possible in most cases, but exceptionally large trees may require the assistance of professional tree surgeons. In the cases where you are able to maintain the tree, ensure to trim branches regularly. Use machinery safely and always take your time. Disposal of the cut material needs to be done in the appropriate manner.

If you require the help of a time-served professional, we invite you to call Bostock Total Tree Services on 07855 859983.

“Fantastic company, a pleasure to do business with can highly recommend” John Smailes

Experienced Tree Surgeon in Stockport

21st June 2018 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

These images show a job we completed in Torkington Park, Stockport. The first image shows how large the tree had grown in comparison to the house. This happens over many years but some of our customers report that once the tree becomes problematic, it can mean they need urgent help.

The following images show the process of reduction (and the sheer amount of wood created from that process).

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There may be a few different reasons as to why a tree may need felling; these may include the fact that it has died, is dying or has become dangerous. In any of these circumstances, it is pivotal that caution is used when tree felling.

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We have formulated the following four-step guide for felling a tree, however, our best advice is to be careful and never push the boundaries of safety.

Here’s our 4-step Guide to Tree Felling:

The first cut is a horizontal cut, this should be a third the width of the tree.
The second cut is a wedge cut, which should meet the horizontal cut. From this, a piece of wood should drop out which resembles a segment of orange. This will determine the direction the tree will fall in.
The third cut is to the back of the ‘V’ of the wedge cut. Make sure you leave a substantial piece of holding wood (the hinge) of which the tree will pivot and fall. Important: this is determined by the size of tree you are felling.
When the tree starts to fall use your escape route to the safe area. This should be pre-planned and discussed in detail with any other individuals helping to complete the task.

It is highly likely that after reading the above information that you may be feeling overwhelmed. This does depend on the size of the tree, but if you are looking for further advice please call today on 07855 859983.

Tree Stump Removal Stockport

2nd May 2018 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

Part of offering the best-available services for tree surgery is having the knowledge of what machinery is most appropriate for different jobs. The other part is having access to these machines as and when they are needed.

That is why Total Tree Services own all of our own equipment. This, combined with a huge range of experience and knowledge about arboriculture means that we complete our work efficiently and safely.

Stump removal Stockport We recently took delivery of our new Bandit stump grinder. These high-powered machines boast a great reputation for delivering exceptional service and results. It is a compact machine which allows use in many settings. Tree stumps aren’t always located in the easiest positions! It also means we are able to get it through side gates comfortably.

Why is stump removal important?

They are unsightly and can be hazardous. Tree stumps generally aren’t attractive; unless they are going to be turned into a feature they can end up becoming a tripping hazard. They can also become a challenge when mowing your lawn.

Stumps that are left can decay and attract unwanted insects; after many years insects can take residence in the stump. These may include ants, beetles and termites. In some cases, it has also been known that stumps can harbour disease or fungus. These can sometimes spread to neighbouring plants and kill or damage them.

Some stumps can produce re-growth; some trees that have been cut down can continue to generate sucker growth. This can become a chore to keep on top of both in cost and time. These suckers also absorb nutrients from surrounding plants so, if left to grow, can cause problems for your existing plants.

Are you looking for a local, reputable tree surgeon for stump removal or stump grinding? We cover all of Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire. Call today on 07855 859983 to enquire.

Crown Reducing Trees in Cheadle Hulme

9th May 2016 / Foram / 0 Comments

Today’s Tree Surgery:

Today we were working at a school in Stockport. Our clients felt as though the height of their trees caused a possible hazard. We had visited the school previously to provide them with a quotation to complete the work. This part of the process is always a great opportunity for us to find out more about the required work, but is also an opportunity for our clients to meet us.

What other benefits does this process offer?

It allows our clients to meet us and find out more about our Company
The process also allows the opportunity for our clients to ask us questions about our services, the process that will be required and ongoing care

Tree Services are wide-ranging and it is really important that the right service is provided. The project must be approached and a plan formed that is specifically tailored to the individual requirements of the job. This will inevitably produce a better finish and will take into account the stresses put on the trees. All of this will ensure that there is no damage caused.

What did we do?

For this particular job we used crown reducing techniques to prevent large branches from being a hazard in the high winds. We managed to get eight out of the ten trees reduced, but because of the heat, we were struggling.

We will be back tomorrow when hopefully it will be a little cooler so we can finish off reducing the last two. We also plan on stump grinding two stumps, and we may even get chance to fell a Conifer.

Did you know?

Tree pruning inflicts a wound on the tree. The size, angle and position of such a cut needs to be carefully considered. It is really important that you are well-informed when completing such work so that the tree’s ability to withstand such trauma is greatly increased.

Are you looking for a tree surgeon? Call us today on 07855 859983 to arrange a quotation.

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