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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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Super happy with the work from Jon. Really easy process from getting a quite to getting booked in. He did a fantastic job, and my garden was quite the jungle. Would definitely recommend.
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What is crown thinning?
Crown thinning is a forestry technique used to selectively remove branches from the tree’s canopy to improve air circulation, increase light penetration, and reduce the weight of heavy limbs. Unlike crown reduction, which reduces the overall size of a tree, crown thinning retains the tree’s natural shape while enhancing its structural integrity and health. This technique is often performed on mature trees to minimize risk and promote sustainable growth.
How much does crown thinning cost?
The cost of crown thinning depends on the size, type, and condition of the tree, as well as accessibility:
- Small Trees: Crown thinning for smaller trees typically costs between £150 and £300.
- Medium Trees: Thinning for medium-sized trees ranges from £300 to £600.
- Large Trees: For larger or more complex trees, costs can exceed £600, particularly if specialist equipment or additional safety measures are required.
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Why would trees need crown thinning?
Crown thinning is performed for several reasons, including:
- Improved Air Circulation: Reducing dense foliage minimizes the risk of fungal infections and improves tree health.
- Increased Light Penetration: Thinning the crown allows sunlight to reach the ground and lower branches, benefiting surrounding plants and enhancing the overall landscape.
- Reduced Risk of Damage: Removing heavy or weak branches reduces the risk of breakage during storms or high winds, improving safety.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Thinning can enhance the natural beauty of a tree, improving its appearance and maintaining its shape.
Other crown thinning FAQs
Is crown thinning the same as crown reduction?
No, crown thinning involves selectively removing branches to improve light and air penetration while maintaining the tree’s natural size. Crown reduction reduces the overall height and spread of a tree.
When is the best time for crown thinning?
Crown thinning is typically performed during the tree’s dormant season, usually in late autumn or winter, to minimize stress on the tree.
Can all trees be thinned?
Not all trees are suitable for thinning. Consult a professional to assess your tree’s species, age, and condition before proceeding.
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RBS Gardening
Crown Thinning
I'm a small family run business, offering great customer service as we always go one step beyond expectation to achieve your dream garden. Our services range from: .Garden maintence .Hedge cutting .Weeding .Grass cutting .Fencing /fence repairs .Decking/patios .Driveways .Plus more
Very friendly, tidy and efficient. Thank you. Very pleased with your work.
Hi my name is Joshua and this is my company profinish landscapes. I have been doing all aspects of landscaping/gardening/fencing for over 10 years. I pride my self on customer satisfaction ensuring all of my work is completed to the highest standard.
Josh was excellent. The standard of work was fantastic and he consulted on every aspect of the job. His communication was good and he arrived when he said he would. Highly recommended for price, standard of work and professionalism.
Elite Roofing Services, we do new roof roof repairs soffits and guttering all roofing work undertaken contact us for a free quotation and free roof inspection we give warranty with all our work
Jac Tunley Tree Surgery
Crown Thinning
All aspects of tree work undertaken
E SAINT GEORGE Ltd is a London & Essex based construction company. We specialise in all aspects of Home Improvements and strive to provide excellent work in order to achieve each individual clients vision. Our Customer Focused Service, ensures that we Communicate-Resolve-Produce superb tailor made projects. E SAINT GEORGE Ltd has an outstanding track record for delivering projects on Time and on Budget. All of our surveys are thoroughly analysed and concisely priced. Our pledge is to deliver all clients with Flat-Rate Costs for all of our contracted services. At E SAINT GEORGE Ltd, we value our highly-skilled team members as the core ingredient to completing every project successfully. HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES: - Kitchen Installations - Bathroom Renovations - Flooring (Laminate/Wood) - Tiling - Painting & Decorating - Structural Engineering & Design Services BUILDING WORK SERVICES: - Loft & Basement Conversions - Extensions (Single/Double) - Rendering / Plastering - Patio & Driveway Installations - Gardening & Landscaping - Gas Safe Services - Electrical Services (NICEIC) - Handy Man Services
Endrit and his team were wonderful to work with - friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them, despite me changing aspects of the kitchen renovation and install during the process. They went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect and that I was happy with all aspects. My new kitchen looks amazing and I can't recommend Endrit and his team highly enough - I have already recommended E Saint George to friends and will be getting them back to install my bathroom.
Family run business for over 20 years
Responded very quickly and they were professional and efficient at all times. Great service and communication throughout. Would definitely use these guys again. Highly recommend!
Adanced Tree Specialists LTD are an experienced and passionate tree service that offer a variety of expertise and undertake all aspects of tree work and hedge work. We are quick and efficient and go above and beyond to get the customer satisfaction we strive for everyday. We work closely with all our customers to ensure a job satisfation is carried out to a high standard and work alongside BS3998 (British Standard Recommendations for Tree Work). We offer a 24hr call out serivce for all emergency work.
We are a family run landscape business, we under taking all types of landscape and gardening work. Tree felling,fencing,patios,drive way,power washing, gravling ,turfing , garden walls, concrete pattern imprint, resin Bond driveways. we lift and relay
excellent job done clean and tidy when finished pleasant set of lads and would certainly have them back if needed
A tree surgeon you can trust,all types of tree and hedge work undertaken.Tree felling,crown thinning and reduction,general hedge maintenance,stump grinding specialist,3 stump grinders to suit all sizes of stumps and access.30 years experience.
Stephen removed stumps from my garden last month. Friendly service and an excellent job. Highly recommend.
Gecko tree solutions is based in Byfleet, Surrey. Providing a service to Surrey, Hampshire and South London. Run by Leon Nutt who trained at Merrist Wood College in 2013. Leon worked for various local tree companies before starting up Gecko tree solutions. We Provide a comprehensive, professional and fully insured service and offer free advice to guide and ensure you that the best solutions are applied. Staff are fully qualified (Merrist wood trained) and NPTC certified. Examples of tree services include, tree felling, Formative pruning, crown reductions, crown thinning, crown lifting, coppicing and dead wood removal and woodland management. We also carry out site clearances and stump grinding. Examples of hedge services include, hedge topping, hedge trimming and hedge removal. We also carry out tree planting and hedge planting. TPO application services provided also. For a free, no obligation quote please contact us by phone or email.
Thank you! Good job on my two trees :-)
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We at M.B.Contracts Glenavy Ltd have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and have achieved preferred status with a number of industry contractors. M.B.Contracts has a 100% C.S.C.S policy and fully committed to the continual development and training of all employees. (OUR AIMS ) To focus on the safety of the work force , other workers and the general public . To work with clients and there architects to ensure a full understanding of there needs . To remain mindful of the need to communicate with clients throughout the course of the project . To use skills and expertise to provide a high quality finished product . Health & Safety M.B, Contracts most valuable asset is its staff and its top priority to ensure their safety and by striving to raise awareness off health and safety throughout our business . ( OUR SERVICES ) New Builds ie Commercial and Domestic Extensions and Refurbishments Demolition Works Earthworks and Site Clearance Retaining Walls and external Service yards Drainage ,pipe works and associated works External works including block paving , special concrete finishes and Edging Landscaping and Driveways
Did a very good job quickly and promptly and kept me informed of start times etc
Marius Chiaga
Crown Thinning
No job is to small or to big for us. Anything you have to do around your property, inside or outside we can do it for you or we can fix it.
We are a family run company with years of experience .we have advertised in your local papers for years .we have a friendly no pressure service with a professional work force all work is garunteed .we have a business in Chester Wrexham and Prestatyn
The job was well divided into separate teams, which allowed the job to move on in a defind way, so that we could follow and understand its progress. Each team were clearly experts in there field. This resulted in the job being completed in a timely manner, considering the weather, and to our complete satisfaction. The final resin driveway was beyond our expectaion, thanks MD Driveways Ltd, would definitely recommend them.
We offer professional Tree surgery services, throughout Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and beyond. We always put our customers first, and will give expert advice on the best way forward to achieve the customers desired result while still maintaining the health and aesthetics of their trees. For various reasons trees sometimes need removed, so you can rest assured that we are specialists in dismantling trees that are too large to fell in their given area. We place a strong emphasis on health and safety, all staff are fully trained, and qualified for their role within the team, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. All climbing and lowering equipment is regularly examined to check for defects and replaced when required. We are fully insured for tree work, with £3 million public liability, and £10 million employers liability cover. Our customers are our number 1 priority, all staff are courteous, professional, and approachable, so you don’t need to be shy if you want to discuss anything while a job is underway. We always remove all mess arising from whatever job we undertake, unless we have been specifically asked not too, and more often than not we leave gardens tidier than when we arrived. Although we are new to rated people, we have been trading for over 5 years, the last 3 as a limited company, with years of experience also gained before that time. So if you are looking for a professional, affordable and friendly Tree surgeon, please get in touch. Thanks Andy Marshall
I can highly recommend Andy and his team. They turned up on time and put up with me interrupting them to get my car out of the garage and off the drive. They guys also were very helpful in moving some of the logs into our neighbours garden for firewood. When the trees were down they did a great job of tidying up. Very professional team who took great care to protect our property and themselves. I would have no hesitation in hiring them for future work.
I am an experienced builder. i have built my business up through a good reputation. I have 21 years of experience within the building trade with qualifications within all aspects of plastering and rendering. I have a small team of skilled tradesmen, including roofers, carpenters, and plumbers, which enables us to take on a wide variety of jobs and complete them to a high standard.
We are a family run business located in the West end of Darlington covering all surrounding areas with in a 30 mile radius
Excellent service, I would definitely recommend this family business. Very reliable, trustworthy and friendly.
Superb hard working and polite team will definitely recommend them
Professional Tree Surgery & Garden Care, Fully Insured, NPTC & Lantra Qualified
Efficient , professional and well priced. The work carried out on this a personal job for me has resulted in my company offering further work to Ben.
MG Gardening & Landscaping
Crown Thinning
Hi My Name is Martin And I Am The Proud Owner Of MG Gardening And Landscaping A Business That Has Been In The Trade for 10+ Years Some Of the Things We Cover Include Gardening landscaping Fencing Astro Turfing Turfing Tree Surgery Block Paving Tarmac Services Me And My Team Look Forward To Working With You.
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