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James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.
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When a garden tree grows too large, it can quickly block out natural light, encroach on power lines, or threaten your property's structure during storms. Crown reduction effectively scales back the height and spread of a tree's canopy while protecting its structural integrity. Rated People connects you with qualified local specialists who safely trim, reshape, and maintain your trees. Post your job for free today.
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What can a tree crown reduction specialist help with?
Crown reduction is a highly technical pruning method that requires professional arboricultural knowledge. Done incorrectly, heavy cutting can shock or permanently damage a tree. Qualified tree surgeons use specialist ropes, harnesses, and cutting gear to manage your trees safely:
- Height and spread reduction: Selectively shortening the outer branches back to suitable growth points, reducing the overall volume of the canopy while maintaining its natural shape.
- Property and power line clearance: Safely cutting back branches that are dangerously close to roofing, windows, gutters, telephone wires, or overhead cables.
- Storm damage prevention: Reducing the weight and wind resistance of the upper canopy, significantly decreasing the risk of limbs snapping or the tree being uprooted in high winds.
- Deadwood removal: Identifying and removing decaying or diseased branches within the canopy to prevent them from falling and causing injury or property damage.
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How much does tree crown reduction cost?
The cost of a crown reduction varies considerably based on the type, health, and location of the tree. Because tree surgery involves working at height with inherent risks, professionals quote based on a few critical factors:
- Small trees (up to 5m): Reducing a smaller tree or large ornamental shrub typically costs between £150 and £300, usually taking just a couple of hours.
- Medium trees (5m to 10m): For standard garden trees like a silver birch or apple tree, expect quotes ranging from £300 to £600 depending on ease of access.
- Large trees (over 10m): Mature, massive species like oaks or beech trees require significant rigging and a full team. These complex projects generally cost between £600 and £1,200+.
- Waste disposal: Most quotes include chipping and disposing of the heavy foliage, but always check if green waste removal is bundled into your fixed price.
What is the difference between crown reduction and crown thinning?
While both methods improve the safety and look of your tree, they change the structure of the canopy in entirely different ways:
- Crown reduction: This scales down the physical boundary of the tree. It cuts back the longest outer limbs to physically reduce its height and lateral spread. It is used when a tree is physically too big for its location, or its branches are touching nearby structures.
- Crown thinning: This does not change the overall size or shape of the tree. Instead, the tree surgeon selectively removes smaller, weaker branches from inside the canopy. The goal is to allow more sunlight to pass through the tree and lower its wind resistance, without making the tree look smaller.
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What is tree 'topping' and why should it be avoided?
Topping is a harmful practice where the main upper trunk and branches are indiscriminately chopped straight across. This leaves large, ugly wounds that invite fungal disease and structural decay. Professional crown reduction instead uses selective, angled cuts that promote rapid, healthy regrowth.
Do I need permission from the council to reduce my tree?
Yes, if your tree is covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sits within a Conservation Area. You must submit an application to your local planning authority before starting any work. A professional tree surgeon can often handle this paperwork on your behalf.
When is the best time of year to perform a crown reduction?
For most tree species, late autumn or winter is ideal. Pruning when the tree is dormant minimises sap loss, reduces stress on the plant, and lessens the risk of pest infestations. It also makes the branch structure much easier for the surgeon to evaluate.
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JHG & Sons Garden & Property Maintenance At JHG & Sons, we are dedicated to providing top-quality garden and property maintenance services. With nearly 11 years of experience in the trade, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional workmanship and ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Our team offers a comprehensive range of services, including garden care, landscaping, property upkeep, and more, all tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Based in Suffolk, we are committed to serving our local community with prompt and reliable service. Whether you need regular garden maintenance or one-off property improvements, JHG & Sons guarantees a high standard of work and a swift response. Your property is our priority.
We are family run business we have been going for three generations. We pride ourselves in a small job as well as the big? we specialise in all your roofing needs
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hello I have 15 year in the trade I am a multi skilled tradesmen who takes pride in what I do I love my job I work on a basis you not happy with my work you don't pay simple as that I am fully insured and vetted
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Hi I’m Leon the owner of westmidlands trees & landscapes we have 10 plus years of experience me and our team are very reliable and very trustworthy we other a wide range of services we do full landscaping to tree work to garden clearance garden maintenance and a lot more if u would like to give our company a chance don’t hesitate to give me a call for a free quotation we have all the gear there’s no job to big or small
Top Notch Roofing
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TopNotch Roofing is your trusted partner for reliable, high-quality roofing solutions. We specialize in roof installation, repairs, replacements, and maintenance, delivering craftsmanship that stands the test of time. With a commitment to integrity, safety, and customer satisfaction, our skilled team ensures every project is handled with precision and care—no matter the size. At TopNotch Roofing, we believe your home or business deserves protection from the top down, and we’re here to provide peace of mind with durable, affordable, and top-notch results.
SKYFELL TREE SPECIALISTS
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Skyfell Tree Specialists mission is to provide a professional tree surgery service to the public and private sectors, in the Hampshire and West Sussex areas including Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth, Havant, Chichester, Hayling Island and all other surrounding areas. We offer a personal and professional service built on sound foundations of experience, reputation, reliability and commitment. All work will be carried out to a high standard displaying both good workmanship and attention to detail. Our services will be delivered with our ethos of raising the standard.
Our skilled team are on hand to help with any queries that you may have. We are happy to help and offer free advice, non-obligatory quotes and estimates.
With over 15 years building experience in the construction industry, GN Building Services (Stafford) Ltd are experts in all aspects of construction and project management. We specialise in both traditional and cutting-edge design and building methods. GN Building Services (Stafford) Ltd is not only a building company. We cover the entire project, from planning, design, building, renovating, electrical installation, tiling, and plumbing. We do not use subcontractors; all work is completed by our own employees. This means no delays, no waiting for specialist tradesmen; we finish the entire job within budget and on time.
If you want building work done then GN Building Services are brilliant, not just excellent!. Before we said to go ahead he had introduced us to four former clients and showed us the work completed. He and his team are probably the hardest working tradesmen I have ever come across and talk about working to time and budget. I should really keep this review quiet as they are very much in demand and I need some more work doing - but I can not rate them highly enough.
At Apex landscaping solutions we create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces tailored to homes and businesses. From garden design and lawn care to full landscape transformations, our team combines creativity, precision, and reliable service to bring every outdoor vision to life. We specialize in planting, paving, maintenance, hedge trimming, seasonal cleanups, and bespoke garden solutions that enhance curb appeal and outdoor enjoyment year-round.
Responded to my job quickly and got it done just as quick. The two lads done an amazing job for a great price took all the waste with them and was very knowledgeable. Would use again
A professional qualified insured family run business who puts their customers first
Porch repair. John was very helpful and offered several options to help us make a decision. Very pleased with outcome and have booked him for some more work.
About Andrey's Property Services. Thank you for looking at our profile page here at Andrey's Property Services. We are a team of highly skilled multi-talented tradespeople and between us we can do pretty much all work required in your home to a very good standard. This can be confirmed by looking at our excellent reviews and pictures of our previous work. Some of the things that make us stand out from the rest - NO UPFRONT DEPOSITS We only ever ask for payment once the work is complete and you have had a chance to make sure you are totally happy with everything. WE DO EVERYTHING Why have multiple tradespeople or multiple companies working on the same job when we can manage the whole project start to finish and take responsibility and ownership for everything. REVIEWED & CHECKED We have been through numerous checks into our background by independent organisations including TrustATrader and others that you can find on our website Including criminal background checks, public liability insurance checks, necessary qualification checks. ALL WORK GUARANTEED At Andrey's we are so confident in the quality of our work that we offer a full one to ten year guarantee on any work we do, totally free of charge. This combined with our 1 million pound public liability insurance should give you full confidence in Andrey's Property Services.
Friendly local family run business with over 20 years experience, specialising in exterior in home improvements to the highest standards. Including .... Roofing and Roof Repairs, Paving/Patios, Decking, Landscaping, Walls, and Fencing,
Hard working tradesman with 15 years experince
I have hired Laurance and Monty and their team, for house re- innovation. I would give them 10/10 quality work. 10/10 for they try their best to give economical option without undermining quality. 10/10 for their politeness and manners. I loved the house - thank you
We are landscapers who build to best of our knowledge and skills. Our aim is to create outdoor space for living that exceeds your expectations. We offer unique mix of enthusiasm with extensive experience gained on projects around SW London and Surrey.
Oliver and team did a great job with our front drive. The design and outcome were closely matched, quality is good and the project came in exactly on budget / quote. The project included multi-leaf automated sliding gates which had some unique aspects to the design requirements, but Oliver found the solution and it works well. Would recommend Oliver and Tree & Stone team to others. Satisfied customer!
AH Property & Ground Maintenance
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We are a small family run property and grounds maintenance business with over 15 years experience based in the Sussex area working through the whole of Sussex and Surrey. Fully Qualified and insured ready to transform your home and garden into a place you can enjoy. Whether it’s general garden maintenance mowing, hedge cutting to complete garden make overs and Tree Surgery we have you covered
SGH Construction & Groundwork
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SGH Construction & Groundwork have been established since 2016 we are a family run business that has been operating via customer recommendations. We pride ourselves on safely delivering the highest quality work for our clients. All of our staff are fully qualified for the job in hand. Please feel free to give us a try.
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jv and sons resin drives and landscapes we are a local and friendly driveway and landscape company we cover all aspects of property maintenance and landscaping ... from resin drives to all types of landscaping we also cover all types of building and fencing work we are fast friendly and reliable .
AMG Construction & Maintenance is the Home~Garden~Pool~spa construction and maintenance specialist . We have 20 years experience working in the pools and spa industry both in the UK and Australia and 10 years combined roofing and property maintenance. In that time we have also carried out numerous landscaping and garden & home maintenance projects including, driveway construction, facia/sofit boards, guttering ,earthmoving and drainage. We pride ourselves on doing a good job and we stand by our motto of do the job right first time . AMG C & M can and will do what ever you need.. one call to us and we do it all !!
Lee and Chris of AMG were friendly and knowledgeable. They carried out repairs to our porch and roof thoroughly and efficiently. Thank you.
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