Frequently asked questions
about Tree surgery
We offer a full range of tree surgery services for homes and businesses in Watford, St Albans, and Hemel Hempstead. This includes tree felling, tree removal, crown reduction, crown thinning, crown lifting, deadwood removal, stump grinding, hedge cutting, tree pollarding and emergency tree work. We can also carry out tree health checks and give clear advice if you are unsure what your tree needs.
Yes. We help with urgent tree problems such as fallen trees, storm damage, broken branches, blocked driveways and trees that look unsafe. We first make the area safe, then remove dangerous parts of the tree in a controlled way. We can also clear access and tidy away debris once the work is complete.
Make sure to keep away from the tree and do not try to cut or move it yourself. If it is safe, take a photo from a distance and contact us with details of what has happened. Keep children and pets indoors, especially if branches are hanging or the tree is near a roof, road, wall or power line. We will assess the risk, make the area safe and clear the tree where needed.
If there is not enough room to fell the tree in one go, we can remove it in sections. This is useful for trees close to houses, fences, sheds, gardens or narrow access routes. We use careful cutting and lowering methods to reduce the risk of damage and keep the site as tidy as possible.
Yes, any dead, leaning, cracked or storm-damaged trees can become unsafe without much warning. We inspect the tree, check the area around it and choose the safest way to deal with it. This may mean removing dead branches, reducing weight or taking the whole tree down.
We offer stump grinding and stump removal. Stump grinding is a type of tree surgery that removes the stump below ground level, which can help you replant, lay turf or use the space again. If full removal is needed, we can dig out the stump and main roots, then backfill and tidy the area.
The cost depends on the tree’s size, height, condition and location. It can also depend on access, nearby buildings, overhead cables, waste removal and whether stump grinding is needed. Trees that are rotten, leaning or storm damaged may need extra safety steps. We provide a clear quote after checking the job.
Yes. We can chip and remove branches, timber and green waste after the work. Our aim is to leave the area clean, safe and easy to use. If you would like wood or chippings left on site, please ask when booking.
Tree pruning removes selected branches that are dead, damaged, weak, rubbing or overgrown. Tree thinning removes a small number of inner branches so more light and air can pass through the crown. Both can help the tree look neater, reduce weight and lower the risk of branches breaking.
Yes. Crown reduction is a method used to reduce the height or spread of a tree while keeping a natural shape. We plan each cut carefully and avoid taking off more than needed, as heavy cutting can stress the tree. We can also advise whether crown lifting, thinning or another type of pruning would be better for your tree.
In many cases, pruning, crown lifting or crown thinning can improve light without removing the tree. Crown lifting removes lower branches to raise the canopy, while crown thinning lets more light and air pass through the crown. We will check the tree and explain the best option for your garden.
Yes. Our team is fully insured and properly trained for tree work. We use suitable safety equipment, check risks before cutting or climbing, and use safe working methods on every job. We also take care around homes, sheds, fences, lawns, paths and power lines.
We work with homeowners and commercial customers. We can help with single garden trees, larger grounds, access problems, storm damage, planned maintenance and site clearance for building work.
We cover Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Hitchin, Hertford and Harpenden. If you are near these areas and need help with a tree, you can contact us to discuss the job.
You can contact us by phone on 07450 718252 or use the contact form. We will ask what you need, arrange a visit where needed, check the tree and explain your options. You will receive a clear quote and a plan for the work before we begin.