Practical tree surgery in Northleach, where old stone houses, long burgage-style gardens and high Cotswold winds mean trees are better looked after before they become a worry.
Northleach is a small wool town built in Cotswold stone, and many of its houses have long, narrow back gardens. Trees in those plots can end up a long way from the road, which makes access, and the removal of cut material, a bigger part of the job than people expect.
We provide tree surgery in Northleach and the countryside around it. After a site visit, you get a free written quotation that spells out the work and how we plan to reach the tree. If a smaller job will do, we will suggest it first.
The Cotswold plateau is exposed, and trees here take plenty of wind. Pruning to remove weak, crossing or dead branches reduces the chance of failure in a gale, while crown thinning lets gusts pass through rather than push against a dense canopy. We also lift low branches over paths and lawns. Older trees that have never been pruned need a gentle approach, with cuts spread across more than one visit rather than a dramatic one-off reduction.
Long town gardens often hold a mixture of old fruit trees, self-seeded sycamores and the odd large ornamental. Self-sown trees in particular have a habit of growing right up against walls and boundaries, where they cause damage and are hard to reach. We remove them in sections and treat or grind stumps as needed. A tree in a conservation area generally needs notice to the local planning authority first, and a protected tree needs formal consent, so check before you commit.
Large conifers and old shelter trees on the edge of Northleach can be big jobs, and the exposed position means we pay close attention to wind on the day. After felling, stumps can be ground out and the area levelled, ready for lawn or planting. Where the route to the back garden is a narrow alley, we may need to bring in smaller machines or carry material by hand, and we explain this clearly before we start work.
Northleach is a small Cotswold wool town in stone, with a compact centre and farmland on every side. Many of our jobs here involve exposed trees, long gardens and older properties where care matters. We also cover Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cirencester, so there is no need to worry about distance. Send us a brief description and, if you can, a note about how the tree is reached. We will then arrange a visit and follow it with a clear quotation.
We also take on tree surgery work in nearby Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cirencester.
“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”
By hand or with small barrows, lowering from the tree on ropes and cutting into manageable pieces. It takes longer than with direct vehicle access, so we allow for it in the quote.
They can be, particularly if they are tall, lopsided or have decay. A visit lets us check the structure and recommend thinning, a reduction or removal depending on what we find.
Of course. Tell us if you want logs, and we will cut them to a convenient length and stack them. Otherwise we take them away along with the brash.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
Tell us what you need in Northleach and we will get back to you, usually the same day.
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