Tree surgery for Bishop's Cleeve's modern estates, helping owners with fast-growing garden trees, tight boundaries and neighbour concerns in the shadow of Cleeve Hill.
Bishop's Cleeve has grown into a large village, mostly made up of modern estates laid out beneath Cleeve Hill. Gardens tend to be compact and rectangular, with fences on all sides and trees that were small saplings when the houses were built.
We provide tree surgery for Bishop's Cleeve residents and housing landlords. We visit before quoting, work out the cleanest way to deal with each tree, and give you a free written quotation. Most jobs are straightforward once access and neighbours have been considered.
On a modern estate, the trees often chosen for quick effect, such as birch, cherry and willow, soon outgrow a small lawn. Reducing the crown, lifting the lower branches and thinning the canopy keeps them in scale and lets light back in. Because neighbours are close, we pay attention to debris and noise, finishing jobs promptly and clearing everything as we go. Regular light pruning is usually cheaper and kinder to the tree than waiting for a drastic cut.
When a tree stands a few metres from a fence, garage and the next house, there is very little margin for error. Sectional felling is the usual method, with each piece lowered under control. Sometimes reduction is enough, but trees planted too close to structures may be better replaced with something smaller. New developments sometimes carry planning conditions that protect planted trees, so check with your local planning authority. If your tree is protected, we can advise on the next step.
Leylandii and similar conifers are all too common in Bishop's Cleeve back gardens, usually planted as a quick screen. Left uncut, they soon block light and dominate the garden. We remove them in stages and grind the stumps, giving you a clean slate for fencing, a new border or lawn. Estate gardens often have only a gate or side path for access, so we check the width on the visit and select a suitable grinder.
Bishop's Cleeve is a large village north of Cheltenham, with plenty of newer estates and a few older lanes near the centre. The ground rises towards Cleeve Hill, and some gardens have a gentle slope that affects how we work. We also cover Cheltenham, Winchcombe and Tewkesbury. If you live on a recent development, tell us if you know of any tree conditions attached to the plot, and we will arrange a visit to look at the trees in question.
We also take on tree surgery work in nearby Cheltenham, Winchcombe, Tewkesbury.
“Jim and Dan did a brilliant job on my 90ft conifer. Its a lot safer now and I have more light in the garden...”
“The boys did an excellent job... pruned my trees back and remove one tree that had split...”
“The guys were prompt & proffesional removed an old ash for me thanks guys”
Sometimes. Planning conditions or preservation orders can cover trees on newer developments. Check with your local planning authority before cutting anything, and let us know what they say.
There is no single rule, because it depends on species and size. As a general guide, large forest-type trees need a lot more room than a small ornamental. We can assess your particular situation.
Yes, with their agreement ideally. We can reduce the spread and remove overhanging growth cleanly, taking care not to harm the tree's overall shape or health.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
Tell us what you need in Bishop's Cleeve and we will get back to you, usually the same day.
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