Domestic Tree Surgery
Domestic Tree Surgery in Horncastle
Pruning, crown reduction and felling carried out in gardens across Horncastle and the surrounding villages.
Most domestic jobs start with a look at the tree itself - its size, condition and how close it sits to the house, fences or neighbouring gardens. From there we work out whether it needs reducing, thinning, or taking down altogether, and whether that can be done from the ground or needs climbing.
On the day, we work through the tree methodically, lowering branches by rope where there's anything below to protect. All the arisings are chipped or removed and the garden is left clear, with logs left or taken away depending on what you'd prefer.
What's included
- Crown reduction and thinning
- Pruning and formative shaping
- Deadwooding and hazard removal
- Felling in sections or whole
- Hedge cutting and reduction
- Site left clear and tidy
Common garden jobs
Most garden work falls into a few types: crown reductions to bring a tree back from the house or a boundary, crown thinning to let light into a dark garden, crown lifting for clearance over lawns, drives and paths, and deadwood removal before dead branches fall. Pruning is carried out to BS 3998, the British Standard for tree work, so cuts are placed where the tree can seal over. We will not top a tree, because the regrowth is weak and the problem usually comes back worse.
Protected trees and wildlife
Before any cutting we check whether the tree may be protected. Parts of Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Wragby, Spilsby and Tattershall are conservation areas, and some trees have Tree Preservation Orders, so notice or consent from the council may be needed first. Hedges and trees are also checked for nesting birds before work in spring and summer.
Related services and advice
If a tree is too close to the house to fell, it is taken down in sections. See tree climbing and dismantling. Tall trees and hedges are often easier from the platform, covered under MEWP access work, and whole-tree removal is under tree felling and removal. For background reading, try crown reduction vs crown thinning, the best time of year for tree work and tree preservation orders in East Lindsey. We cover Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Wragby, Coningsby, Tattershall, Spilsby and Bardney. To arrange a free site visit, ring Will on 07506 185049 or John on 07538 128890, or use the contact page.
Examples of our work
Reviews
What customers say
John and Will have carried out multiple jobs for me and always provide a quality service. Very professional and always have exceptional communication from start to finish. I would definitely recommend to anyone needing any tree work.
Really pleased with work undertaken, pleasant, tidy and aim to please. Have the right equipment for all types of work. Will use again.
Will at new leaf arb provides a very efficient Service fast reliable very professional and extremely tidy.
Very professional and efficient, very pleased and would definitely recommend. Thank You
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FAQs
Domestic Tree Surgery questions
Do I need permission to prune a tree in my garden?
Usually not, unless the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area. We check at the site visit and will tell you if the council needs to be contacted first.
What is the difference between crown reduction and crown thinning?
A reduction makes the whole crown smaller. Thinning removes some inner branches to let light and air through without changing the overall size.
Do you take the waste away?
Yes. Brash is chipped on site and removed in our tipper trucks, and timber is taken away or left as logs if you would like them.
Can you work on a tree over my neighbour's garden?
Yes, with your neighbour's agreement for access. Overhanging branches can usually be cut back to the boundary, but check the tree is not protected first.
Can you cut back a tall conifer hedge?
Yes. Height can be reduced, often from the platform, but conifers such as leylandii do not regrow from bare brown wood, so the sides can only go back so far.
Domestic Tree Surgery across Horncastle and the surrounding area
Domestic Tree Surgery available throughout Horncastle and the surrounding towns and villages.