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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.

Dangerous Tree Removal Stockport

17th February 2021 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

We offer dangerous tree removal services for Stockport and throughout Cheshire. This beautiful tree had been condemned by the local council. This meant that it had to be taken down. Dangerous trees can offer many problems and if not dealt with can easily cause damage to property and people.

Why would a tree be classed as dangerous?

There are different signs of diseased or dying trees. These come in the form of bark abnormalities, decay, dead branches and even leaf discolouration. In this case there was clear deep cracks and decay.

Did you know that responsibility of dangerous trees nearly always falls on the owner of the land on which they grow? Please note that there are some exceptions to this rule. You should always look into such matters when it is unclear. It is often called into question when trees are growing on shared land or public areas. Your local council will always be able to offer valuable information and advice in relation to this matter.

It is important that you know what you are dealing with. Trees (especially large ones) can have preservation orders on them. Again, it is your responsibility to check this prior to undertaking any tree work. As professional tree surgeons we are able to offer information and advice in relation to this.

We deal with a lot of commercial tree surgery work and therefore have likely come across the query before. We own our own machinery so come well-equipped to take on any tree work.

Furthermore, we are available 24 hours a day for any urgent enquiries. We work incredibly hard to offer a first-class service for each of our clients.

Some of our clients commented:

“Ben has a great team, they were right on time, very polite, worked really efficiently and safely and made a fantastic job of felling our tree. I would highly recommend their services.” – Sabina Hawthornthwaite

“Ben and his team have been amazing. I had to have a large conifer removed. They were really professional and efficient. All logs etc were removed and driveway tidied up. Price of the job was great. Thanks Ben and team.” – Jayne McGrath

If you would like to request a quotation or are in need of dangerous tree removal, please call today on 07855 859983.

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 Surgeons Stockport

9th December 2020 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

Tree surgeons offer a range of services. It is important that you feel assured when planning for your tree work. It may be that you know what you want doing. Or it may be that you need our help and advice to plan the project.

This is why it means so much when we receive such incredible reviews from our clients.

Our clients recently commented:

“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

“I have no hesitation in strongly recommending Bostock Total Tree Services and agree with the other excellent reviews posted about this company. I found Ben to be knowledgeable and very professional. His quote was competitively priced and he and his team were very pleasant and conscientious throughout. They removed and ground out the stumps of two lengths of old hedging; felled and stump ground three trees and pruned an old cherry tree for us. They were punctual, efficient and hardworking, despite working in almost continuous rain, and we were especially impressed with the way they tidied up the site afterwards.” – Michael J. Myerscough

As professional tree surgeons we are able to plan you tree work methodically. Safety is vital and we own all of our own machinery. This means that we are in control of service, maintenance and upkeep of it. We are fastidious about this. We are therefore confidently able to offer the best possible results, safely.

Whether you are looking for tree reshaping or tree removal, we can help. We offer our tree services for Hazel Grove, Stockport, Poynton, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Prestbury and the surrounding Cheshire areas. Call our friendly staff on 07855 859983. We offer a 24 hour call out service and work come rain or shine, throughout the year to meet your tree surgery needs.

Tree Pruning Stockport

1st November 2019 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

When trees outgrow their spaces, tree reduction may be the best idea. The best advice available is to tackle this issue sooner rather than later. The longer you leave it, the harder the job will be. You have to consider recovery for the tree so it is important that you don’t do something that will harm the tree.

Why might tree pruning be needed?

There are a range of reasons why a tree may need pruning. It does not just need to be because the tree is oversized. It may be because the tree has dead or diseased branches. So many clients are unaware of the way in which trees can be affected and how they should be cared for.

It is usually best to try and keep tree growth under control with regular pruning. We realise that this may not always be practical. It may be that you move into a property with overgrown trees in the garden. This may mean that you need to be proactive in how best to get the trees cared for.

When should you reduce trees?

You will usually find that tree surgeons advise the best time to prune a tree is in late summer. This is when tree healing is most rapid. There can be complications if you prune a tree at the incorrect time. Getting advice from a time-served professional is by far the best idea.

How to reduce tree size

Depending on the tree involved and the intended effect there are several tree pruning strategies. These may include:

An overall trim
Pruning when the tree is dormant
Pollarding
Crown lifting
Crown thinning

It is important that you are aware of any preservation orders on any particular tree. It is our job to care about your tree care and how best to approach tree reduction. If you would like to request a quotation, please call us today on 07855859983.

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!

Tree Reshaping and Pruning Tips

21st June 2018 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

It is not always necessary to completely remove a tree. It may be the case that once it has been successfully pruned and re-shaped that it will be much more appropriately sized. Not every over-grown tree needs to be taken down, so reshaping and pruning is a cost-effective and viable option for many problematic trees.

Tree reshaping Stockport

Please note; if trees are suffering from disease or, are in fact dying, that pruning and re-shaping is not advised. We are happy to discuss all elements of the job with you prior to work commencing. It may be that we have some valuable advice for you that could save or elongate the lifespan of your beautiful trees. Feel free to ask us as many questions as you like; we are passionate about looking after trees and helping our clients to get the most from them.

It is a true fact that pruning, and reshaping is often overlooked. Maintenance of trees while they grow can be really beneficial to their overall growth. Did you know that it can even reduce the need for large-scale pruning in the future?

Tree Reshaping Tips:

Here’s a few tips that you may find useful:

Did you know that the frequency and extent of pruning required can be dictated by location?
Consider the following re-shaping services; crown reduction, crown thinning and crown lifting.
Don’t try to take on huge projects on your own; reshaping large trees can be hazardous and safety should always be put first.
Consider a longer-term solution. This is really important when planning ahead as a solution that may best suit right now, may not be the best long-term solution.
It is sometimes wise to consider if you have more than one problematic tree. A project that deals with a number of problematic trees or shrubs may work out to be cost-effective for you.

If you would like to arrange a quote or have questions about tree re-shaping please call today on 07855 859983.

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.

Overgrown Trees Stockport

29th November 2017 / Jill Simpson / 0 Comments

We all take great pride in our gardens and love to see our trees and shrubs grow and mature. But what happens when your once small trees become overgrown and unmanageable? This can, in some cases, become a problem for both the homeowner and their neighbours.

What problems can overgrown trees cause?

Large trees can block out light
Tree roots can cause problems
Problem trees can cause problems between neighbours

These images show a tree removal job that we completed in Stockport. Each of the pictures take you through the removal process. Before starting, it is often a challenge to imagine what the space will look like once the trees have been removed.

Beech Tree Removal Stockport The process is carefully considered prior to commencing the work. The images show how the trees were stripped and then the stumps removed. The beech trees were successfully removed, and our clients were exceptionally pleased with the results and service they received. Their garden was left full of light.

Many of our clients have questions about overhanging trees. Did you know that you are entitled to cut branches that overhang onto your property? The law states that you must offer to return the cut material to the owner. It is also important to realise that if you cause damage or harm to the tree that you can be held responsible by the owner.

Don’t Forget:

To check whether you live in a conservation area or whether the tree/s are protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Further consent will be required if this is the case.

Our advice would be to you would be to contact Bostock Total Tree Services on 07855 859983. We are happy to provide you with information and advice that will help you make the right decision for your trees. Call today to request a no obligation quotation.

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