Our Tree Surgery Services
At Special Branch 24/7 Ltd, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with clients, often alongside other contractors, to tight time schedules, limited budgets and in difficult site conditions.
All work is undertaken to the highest horticultural standard, using experienced, trained staff. Our aim is to exceed your expectations and to win your confidence – much of our work comes from repeat business or referrals.
Pruning & Shaping
Pruning
A general term for various techniques of removing branches.
Formative pruning
Taking control of the trees growth at an early stage in its development reducing the need for heavy pruning in the future: eg: pollarding.
Shaping:
We can shape hedges, trees and shrubs.
Cable bracing
A method adopted when trees become structurally unsound. This will prolong the life and shape of the tree.
Felling, Dead Wooding & Stump Grinding
Section felling
With large or heavy material been removed from the tree, the surrounding features and structures are protected by roping down pieces safely. i.e. overhanging greenhouses/ roads.
Dead wooding
Removing the dead wood to prevent damage beneath and to the tree, as a source of infection for pathogens.
Stump grinding
A mechanical extraction of the stump. Requires a minimum access width.
Thinning, reducing, lifting
Thinning
For when the crown has become too thick, blocking light out for other plants or houses, selectively removing excessive branches.
Reducing
Removing height and reshaping. Typically used in leaning and improperly weighted trees and to protect utility lines – eg: BT.
Lifting
The removal of branches at the base of the tree, e.g: over pathways and driveways.
Tree Surveys & Inspections
If you require any free advice on your trees, hedges or shrubs please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will aim to carry out the quotation at a time to suit you.
We can advise you on the condition of your trees and your role and responsibility as a tree owner. We can establish if restrictions are in place on trees or properties and apply for work that needs to be authorised by the local authority as well as carrying out the work.
Planting Trees
We can plant large trees, shrubs and hedges, from a single specimen to large scale planting.
We provide a planting service for clients who have purchased their own specimens, but also require the necessary expertise to unload and plant. We can liaise with growers and hauliers anywhere in Europe, to collate orders, care for specimens prior to delivery and generally ensure smooth project planning on your behalf.
Our teams are experienced in handling large trees and are assisted by the latest equipment and techniques. We are well practised in creating new landscapes, planning works to avoid problems and will quickly resolve any problematic issues that might arise.
“Professional and quality work done by the full team. Worked flat out the whole day with superb delivery. Great workmanship”
— Happy Customer, Ascot