Tree Services Llandovery Reviewed by South Wales Knotweed Removal & Tree Services

Tree Services Llandovery is a professional service offered to domestic and business customers. Whether it’s an overgrown or dying tree in your garden, you are a commercial company with grounds that need to be kept in check or you are a building and construction contractor that needs grounds cleared and trees removed before any property development can commence whether it’s large or small South Wales Knotweed & Tree Services can help.

Our professional services are carried out by qualified and experienced tree surgeons who have extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. They all hold CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) cards and are accredited to either Lantra or City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 in chainsaw use as well as being compliant with all industry standards.

Our work complies with the up to date best practices for Arboricultural works and in accordance with BS3998 (2010). We provide assurance to all our clients that we stringently adhere to all Health & Safety legislation at all times and we have full public liability & professional indemnity insurance, in the extremely unlikely event that it is required.

South Wales Knotweed Removal & Tree Services Llandovery

Tree Felling Services Llandovery

Tree Felling is the process of making a tree fall down and it is done in a specialist and safe way when using someone who is qualified.

Why might you fell a tree?

The tree is decayed and branches are falling creating a danger to people and any property near it
The tree is decayed and is producing fungi, for example, mushrooms which grow at the base of the tree trunk
The trees branches are decaying and they are at risk of breaking and falling which can result in injury or damage to property or the wildlife around it
The tree has died or is dying and is now unsafe for the habitat, property and people around it
The tree needs to be taken out for building and development work to start
The tree is overshadowing and blocking out the light from a property or garden
The tree is overgrown and is impeding the growth of the trees and plants around it

Trees need air, space, sunshine, water and food to grow properly. Felling an older tree will allow smaller, younger trees to grow and flourish. Younger and healthier trees absorb more nitrogen than more mature trees and this aids to clean an ecosystem’s air and water and this is a justification that an older tree is typically felled. Felling older trees also creates room for planting new saplings and foliage.

Older trees often reach a point of overcrowding each other and in these circumstances, some really need to be selectively removed. Sometimes older trees grow so big that they hang onto neighbouring properties, over roads or public footpaths and in these situations they are often removed for safety purposes.

When is the most effective time to fell a tree?

If a tree is not unsafe then the very best time to fell is in the dormant season (in between late winter and early spring). Dormant trees are leafless and lighter, which, therefore, makes things easier for a tree surgeon to cut and handle the branches throughout the felling process, making it quicker and safer.

South Wales Knotweed Removal & Tree Services offer a free full site survey visit to your property or land to assess the tree you have concerns with and will guide you if the best strategy is for it to be felled or cut back. Our Tree surgeons have extensive knowledge and will only fell a tree when there is a reason for felling.

At South Wales Knotweed Removal & tree Services we understand that one of the principal reasons for felling a tree is for safety as well as cases when trees need to be cut down for aesthetic reasons or because they are blocking light in a property or garden.

You may think that the only option is to fell a tree, however, our expert tree surgeons can inform you if crown trimming or pruning would be the much better option for you.

There are some trees that are legally protected and you are not allowed to fell them and our expert tree surgeons will advise you on this. If you need permission from your local authority to fell a tree on your property then we will advise you on the best way to set about this and come back to execute the services when the permission has been given.

When we have felled a tree we can cut the wood to the size you require so it could be used or sold for firewood, or we can use our chipper to reduce the wood leftover and remove it off-site.

Crown Trimming Services Llandovery

Tree crown trimming or crown reduction is when the branch tips are removed to a new growth point further down the branch. This procedure is used to get rid of dead, diseased and damaged branches along with decreasing the overall size and width or height of a tree.

You should think about removing the lower branches of a tree when it is 2-3 years old which will free up enough space under the crown for other shrubs and plants to grow as well as ensuring there is enough headroom for people to walk under the tree. This process is called crown lifting and when carrying this out on older trees it should be restricted to secondary branches or just shortening primary branches to make sure that the process does not damage the growth of the tree.

More mature trees should be trimmed every 3-5 years compared to a younger tree which will need it every 2-3 years.

Fruit trees should be pruned annually to stop the tree from overgrowing and encouraging the growth of fresh fruit in season.

Crown Pruning Services Llandovery

Crown pruning or reduction is when selected live and dead branches are removed to control the growth of a tree and decrease its height or its width. The purpose of pruning a tree is to remove any unwanted, overgrown or dead branches, strengthen its structure, and promote new and healthy growth.

A tree surgeon will skillfully and expertly prune a tree to promote a certain growth pattern and configuration of branches that are better suited to the structure of the tree and its environment. If you prune a tree without knowledge the tree can grow in strange shapes and over or under grow in certain areas, so it’s always more effective to get a professional to carry this out for you as they will also do it safely.

What is the difference between Crown Trimming and Pruning?

In summary, crown trimming is used on young trees to reduce its overall growth and size as well as give enough space underneath for people to walk under it or for other trees plants and foliage to grow. Crown pruning is undertaken to protect the tree or shrub to ensure ideal growth as well as removing any dead, loose or infected branches so it can flourish successfully.

Stump Grinding & Stump Removal Tree Services Llandovery

Stump Grinding is normally the last part of the process for permanently removing a tree. When trees are felled you are left with a tree stump in the ground. In some cases, this isn’t a problem but in others, the stump may need to be removed for building and construction to commence or it may be a safety or trip hazard.

If a stump is left in the ground it can cause issues further down the line and these include; root diseases and fungi, for example, honey fungus.

You should also know that new shoots can grow from the stump if it is still alive after being felled.

Smaller stumps can sometimes be ground and taken out by hand if you have the experience but many stumps will often need specialist equipment, often a stump grinder machine to assist removal.

Dangerous or Damaged Tree Services Llandovery

Trees often become dangerous after we have had severe weather; a storm or flood, or after extreme force form a vehicle driving into it as the tree’s roots will have been moved or branches will be broken which could fall at any moment. A tree can also become dangerous if it has ongoing decay or disease, or some grow in such a way that it makes the entire tree structurally unsound.

South Wales Knotweed Removal & Tree Service Tree Surgeons will come out to examine a tree and will quickly establish the method that needs to be followed to make certain it is safe for passers-by, vehicles and any property around it. They may determine that the tree needs to be felled entirely or they may advise that the tree is pruned to get rid of any dead, dangerous or broken branches that could fall at any time.

Emergency Call Out Tree Services Llandovery

We offer an Emergency Professional service where we will come out to your property or land and quickly to evaluate what needs to be done, and we will conduct the work needed to ensure that you, passers-by, vehicles or property are not in any danger of being harmed or damaged by a dangerous or damaged tree.

Hedge Trimming Services Llandovery

Hedge trimming or a hedge cutting professional service is when tall hedges or overgrown shrubs are trimmed back. New hedges need formative pruning to keep them healthy and stimulate their growth for their first couple of years after they are planted and this is usually completed in winter or early spring. After a couple of years, maintenance trimming is carried out annually. These processes stimulate the growth of new branches which makes them fuller and healthier and also and reduces the possibility of pest problems.

Hedge Shaping Services Llandovery

Hedge shaping professional services can be incorporated into both of the above but is normally accomplished when the hedge is in full season. It gives a shape to your hedge making it look aesthetically pleasing and tidy.

What are the benefits of Hedge Trimming & Shaping?

There are many benefits to hedge trimming and shaping and these include:

Encourages thicker and fuller growth
Enhances the overall look of your garden
Greatly improves the health of your hedge
Prevents the spread of disease and insects
Encourages longer stems & flowering
Reduces the chances of the hedge from overgrowing and preventing other plants, flowers and foliage from growing around it

Tree Services LlandoveryGarden, Ground, Site Clearance & Weeds Control Professional Service Llandovery

If your garden or commercial property is looking neglected and overgrown we provide a garden and site cleaning professional service which takes away the need for you to do it yourself. Sometimes these tasks are daunting and at South Wales Knotweed we have the experience and equipment to very quickly and efficiently clear any garden or landscape space so you can start to landscape the area or building or development work can start.

Regardless if you have a business premise with a garden or land then keeping it tidy and up together ensures your business looks professional and inviting to all of your customers and suppliers and we can help with this.

We carry out private work for householders and also offer our expert services for large scale building contracts for property developers.
We will quickly come in and clear the area, garden or site and remove all waste before we leave giving you a blank canvass to start with.

Invasive Plant Services Llandovery

As well as Japanese Knotweed, Marestail, Hogweed, Nettles, Brambles, Buddleia, Ragwort, Himalayan Balsam, Dock, Bracken, Hedge Parsley, Cow Parsley and Gorse, amongst others have colonised many gardens, public footpaths, recreational areas and brownfield sites. They are all plants which will swiftly spread and take over an area and we have the experience to ensure we remove and control them for you.

We are fully equipped to treat invasive plant species or plants and are often recommended by estate agents and mortgage brokers for our site clearance professional services.

Our Tree Services Llandovery Include:

Tree felling
Crown Trimming
Crown Pruning
Stump Grinding & Removal
Dangerous or Damaged Tree Services
Emergency Call Out Services
General Garden Maintenance
Reducing Branches and Foliage
Thinning Branches and Foliage
Hedge Trimming
Hedge Shaping
Sectional Dismantling
Garden, Ground, Site Clearance
Weed Control
Invasive Plant Services

Since 2015 we have been providing a full tree and garden service. If you have a large or overgrown tree or plant in your garden or your business property, or an area of land that needs to be cleared then we can help.

We offer a free, no-obligation site assessment and one of our professional and certified tree surgeons will advise you if a tree or plant can be cut back safely, or if it should be completely removed adhering to all of the UK Tree Felling legislation.

The health, wellbeing & safety of our clients and staff is at the heart of our business and we have a strong commitment to safe working practices which are constantly evolving using our expertise as well as the industries.

We are a fully qualified Japanese Knotweed Certificated Surveyor (JKCS) and we specialise in controlling Japanese Knotweed, other invasive plants and ‘general nuisance weeds’ which are found in the UK for residential and property development sites and have all the required qualifications and accreditations as well as offering an extensive tree and garden professional service.

We comply with all Health & Safety legislation at all times and have full public liability & professional indemnity insurance, in the unlikely event that the unforeseen happens.

Our experienced NPTC or LANTRA qualified chainsaw operators & tree surgeons who have in excess of 40 years combined within the forestry industry.

Our Qualifications Include:

City & Guilds NPTC Level 2
Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides (PA1/PA6).
Principles of Safe Handling & Application of Pesticides near water (PA6AW).
Herbicide Stem Injection.
Property Care Association.
The Control & Eradication of Japanese Knotweed Surveyor’s Training Course.
Qualified Technician (PCAQT) in Japanese Knotweed.
Accredited Surveyor in Japanese Knotweed.
NPTC or LANTRA qualified chainsaw operators & tree surgeons.

For our services related to Japanese Knotweed, other invasive weeds & Garden Services, we cover South Wales (including Llandovery, Swansea, Cardiff and Newport), West Wales up to North Ceredigion & Powys and throughout South Glamorgan, Gwent & Tenby, Bristol, the West Country, and as far north as Shropshire and into the Midlands & Birmingham areas.

If you are looking for a Professional Tree Service or Garden Service Llandovery contact us today on 01269 591651 and we can answer any questions you may have or arrange your free site survey.

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