Tree Felling & Removal
Tree Felling & Removal in Horncastle
Controlled felling and removal of trees, with the site left clear once the work is done.
Before felling anything we look at the space around the tree - what's nearby, which way it naturally leans, and whether there's room to fell it whole or whether it needs taking down in sections instead. That decision shapes how the job is planned.
Once the tree is down, we clear the site of branches and debris, and can leave timber as logs or remove it entirely depending on what you want. Fences, beds and anything else nearby are protected throughout.
What's included
- Felling assessed for space
- Whole or sectional removal
- Stump and arisings dealt with
- Timber removed or left as logs
- Site cleared of debris
- Fences and beds protected
Felling whole or in sections
Straight felling, where the tree is cut at the base and dropped in one piece, needs a clear landing area longer than the tree is tall and a tree sound enough to fall predictably. That suits open fields, paddocks and large gardens. Where there is no room, or the tree is dead, decayed or storm-damaged, it is taken down in sections from the top instead, climbed or from the platform, with each piece lowered under control.
Permissions and paperwork
Trees with a Tree Preservation Order need the council's consent before felling, and trees in conservation areas need six weeks' notice. On farms and estates, felling more than 5 cubic metres of timber in a calendar quarter can need a Forestry Commission felling licence, although garden trees are exempt. We will flag anything that needs checking at the site visit.
Related services and advice
Tight sites are covered under tree climbing and dismantling, and tall or isolated trees are often safer with MEWP access work. Trees near overhead lines need utility arboriculture and line clearance. For businesses and landowners, see commercial tree work. Useful reading: felling vs sectional dismantling, what to do with a storm-damaged tree and how much a tree surgeon costs. 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
Tree Felling & Removal questions
Do I need permission to fell a tree?
Not usually for a garden tree, unless it has a Tree Preservation Order or is in a conservation area. Larger volumes of timber on farmland may need a felling licence.
What happens to the stump?
It is cut low unless agreed otherwise. Ask about the stump when you get your quote so it is clear whether it stays or is ground out separately.
Can I keep the logs?
Yes. Timber can be cut into rings and stacked for you, or taken away. Brash is chipped on site and removed.
How do you decide between felling and dismantling?
It depends on the space around the tree, what is underneath, the tree's condition and access. If there is not room to fell it safely, it comes down in sections.
Can you remove a tree that has been damaged in a storm?
Yes. Damaged trees are made safe first, often from the platform so no one has to climb unsound wood, then removed.
Tree Felling & Removal across Horncastle and the surrounding area
Tree Felling & Removal available throughout Horncastle and the surrounding towns and villages.