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Landscaping beni

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BOOKING 2024 NOW. Another very busy year for team at l b LANDSCAPE & HOME IMPROVEMENTS they have done an amazing job all y...
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Woodlands

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Here at woodlands our main priorities are customer satisfaction and high standards of work. We aim to provide proficient w...
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Treemendous

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Treemendous Tree Surgery, we are a Reliable and friendly company covering Essex. All work is carried out to a high stan...
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Summerhill Landscapes

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Whether a standard shipment or complex project, Gateway Cargo offers you the right solution for your transport needs at al...
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Arbor Elite

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At Arbor Elite, we offer a complete range of expert arboricultural services throughout North Essex, Suffolk and it’s surro...

Recent Tree Surgeon Enquiries

16 Jun

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Alec B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi just wondering if you need a climber or groundsman anytime? Feel free to give me a call or text sometime if you like. Iv got nptc 30 31 38 39 and 41 and 15 years experience. All the best, regards...

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13 Jan

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Shaun B

Start Date: Immediate

approx 25m of hedging, predominantly beech with some holly, 3m high. reduce to app***, trim back and remove are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garde...

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11 Aug

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Carol M

Start Date: Immediate

Stump grinding Lead

i need tree removed stump and roots are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden work required: tree work current state o...

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15 Jul

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Amy B

Start Date: Immediate

just purchased the property which has been empty for over a year, the garden is fully over grown spilling on to other gardens. can't enter in back gate at all. seems to be a couple of small trees also...

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16 May

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Carol C

Start Date: Immediate

general tidy up, weeding and pruning both the front and back gardens. please advise of your hourly rate and garden waste removal charge. thank you. are you the property owner: owner property type: det...

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11 Jan

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Barbara P

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. work description: take overhanging branches that are over hanging boarder ofmygarden are you the property owner: owner of the p...

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02 Jan

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Barbara S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Work description: Large willow tree needs cutting back

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06 Dec

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Barbara P

Start Date: Immediate

Stump grinding Lead

customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. work description: cut back over hanging trees are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: other...

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22 Nov

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Ann R

Start Date: Immediate

Tree and shrub maimtenence

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27 Sep

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Christine G

Start Date: Less than one month

just moved in & need several stumps removed from front and back garden. total removal of a yew tree in back (8 ft high) and a small hedge in front garden. also removal of several shrubs in front/bac...

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23 Jun

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Jackie T

Start Date: Immediate

the removal of large tree stump near to a garage that seems unsuitable for grinding ? are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: domestic what service are you looking for: stump...

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19 Jun

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Anne B

Start Date: Immediate

ms requested quotes for tree surgery from a tree surgeon around colchester. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information belo...

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27 Mar

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Roger D

Start Date: Immediate

remove one 25ft sycamore tree and two 8 ft fir trees.remove roots as possible are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal how many trees require work: 2 ...

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08 Mar

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Gary M

Start Date: Immediate

crown reduction of 5 trees are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: crown reduction/lifting how many trees require work: 3+ trees is the work for domestic or commerc...

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07 Mar

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Colchester - CO1

Enquiry from: Dan B

Start Date: Immediate

Need a tree stump removed

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14 Dec

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: James S

Start Date: Immediate

customer visited the mytreesurgeon.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. work description: 10 trees upto 6m in height which are cherry trees and birch. to cut back overhanging trees from my garden are...

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20 Sep

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Tom B

Start Date: Immediate

we have a palm tree in the garden we would like to have removed. are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal how many trees require work: 1 tree is the wo...

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19 Jul

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Emma P

Start Date: Immediate

one tree removal and one tree cut back are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal how many trees require work: 2 trees what work do you require: tree remo...

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14 May

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Allan H

Start Date: Immediate

we need 3 conifers removed aprox 3.5m high,stumps taken below ground (not removed) are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: medium size garden garden type: back garden...

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09 May

Tree Surgery

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Gabriella B

Start Date: Immediate

hedges to be removed along with roots. a couple of trees to cut down roots removed. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace property type: semi detached property ty...

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How much do Tree Surgeon services cost?

How much do Tree Surgeons in Colchester cost?
Prices for Tree Surgeons around Colchester can differ depending upon the type of work that you need to have done in your house. It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Tree Surgeons in Colchester cost?". It's definitely great to have an idea of how much a Tree Surgeon will likely charge for their work. Prices will most likely change based upon the products and also the tradesman picked. The table reveals the types of service that Tree Surgeons commonly do and the average price variety of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by task.

Tasks that Tree Surgeons in Colchester can do:

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The average price
of a Tree Surgeon in Colchester is:

£390

Tree Surgeon job Tree Surgeon cost in 2024
Tree surgery in Colchester £375-£575
Stump grinding in Colchester £224-£336

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Tree Surgeon FAQs

Do tree surgeons need a waste carriers licence?

If you’re looking to become a tree surgeon or perhaps you just need to hire a reliable tree surgeon for your home or business establishment, one of the things you’d first need to consider is whether or not a waste carriers license is required. If you’re also having the same concern, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider whether or not a waste carriers license is a required license for tree surgeons. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, let’s consider the meaning of a waste carriers license. If you happen to carry waste on the public highway, a valid waste carriers license is a must. This is also applicable to any business which transports, buys, sells or disposes wastes or arranges for another person to buy, sell or disposes of waste. What’s more? This does not necessarily have to be your primary area of business, but so far it’s a part of the activities you engage in. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility as a producer of waste to make sure that it’s being handled legally and correctly even after the waste has left your premises. In the event whereby your waste has been disposed of illegally or wrongly, you should be able to stand your ground that you’ve done everything in your power to make sure your waste was handled and disposed of the proper way. One way you can ensure that is by ensuring your waste carriers can legally carry your waste.

According to the Environment Agency, all tree surgeons and arboriculture-contracting companies transports and carries waste regularly are required to obtain a Waste Carrier’s license to do so. 

can i remove a tree on my property?

The decision to purchase a property may not come with trees as an influencing factor. However, when the trees start to get overgrown or appears sick you will have to consider the regulatory status which may affect your ability to prune, fell or remove them.

First and foremost, the owner of the tree must be determined and this is the individual who owns the land on which the tree was originally planted. However, if you’re not the owner but the tree overhangs your land you’re allowed to cut the branches back up to the boundary, if the tree is unprotected. In such cases, you normally do not need to seek the consent of the original tree owner or neighbouring land owner to perform the works to the tree. But the branches and fruits on them ( if any) still remains that of the land owner and they’re to be returned to them if necessary.

In situations whereby you’re the owner of the tree, you’re required to determine whether or not your tree is protected by a Tree Protection Order ( TPO) before any action can be taken. The main goal of a Tree Protection Order is to provide protection to trees which are considered to deliver amenity values to the general public. In other words, if your tree can be viewed by the public and enjoyed from outside your garden’s confines then there’s a high possibility that it’s subjected to a TPO.

To confirm whether or not your tree is subjected to a TPO, you can check with your local planning authority (LPA). However, there are some local council websites that displays all TPOs registered within their jurisdiction.

Can tree surgeons carry out work on trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders?

In many instances tree surgery work can still be carried out on trees that are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). Tree surgeons will be able to file the needed forms with the local authority to arrange such work, and advise you throughout the entire process.

Can a tree close to a building be felled?

Many tree surgeons offer a specialist service for trees that cannot be easily felled via a simple cut. Sectional dismantling is used which involves making several cuts to slice the tree into small sections which can be brought back to the ground safely. Using this method will allow tree surgeons to fell trees that pose risks to nearby buildings in a safe manner.

do i need council approval to remove a tree?

Although we advocate non-removal of trees, but we also know for a fact that this isn’t always possible especially when it involves safety challenges or damage to property. If you’re looking to remove a tree on your property, then you should probably confirm whether or not you’d require a council approval.

In the UK, if the tree you want removed has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) placed on it, then before you’ll be able to perform any sort of work to the tree ( be it cutting a branch or felling/ removing the tree), you must obtain a permission from the council.

The Tree Preservation Order is created by local planning authorities such as a district, borough or national park with the aim of providing adequate protection to trees which provide amenity values to the public. Any act to the TPO protected tree such as cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or wilful damage considered a criminal offence. In other words, if the tree on your property is visible and is enjoyed by the public then there’s a possibility that there’s a TPO placed on it. To confirm whether or not this is the case, you can reach out to your local council’s tree officer for more information.

You will need to fill out an application form and submit to your local authority in order to request permission of remove a tree. In the event whereby you happen to reside in a Conservation Area, the same rules applies as TPO-placed trees but you don’t necessarily need to have TPO placed on them.

If the tree is in your garden without a TPO placed on it and you do not live in a Conservation Area, then you would not need to apply for permission to have it removed.

how much does a tree surgeon cost?

How Much Does A Tree Surgeon Cost?

When there’s an unhealthy or over grown tree in your otherwise beautiful garden, not only does it affect the garden’s entire visual appeal, but also constitutes some health hazards to all those staying close by or visitors. To resolve this issue, it’s crucial to get in touch with a local tree surgeon as soon as possible. However for most people, before picking up the phone to dial the number, they’ll often want to know just much it would cost to hire the services of a tree surgeon. Good news is, be it a regular maintenance task of lopping and pruning the tree or perhaps you want it totally removed, it may not cost as much as you would think. So exactly how much does a tree surgeon charge?

There are several factors that affects the price a tree surgeon would charge for a job. These factors include the size of your tree, the tree’s accessibility (is the tree easy or hard to reach?), the location of the tree, the type of the job required, the type of the tree as well as the tree count, the job length (the time it’ll takes to complete the job), tree health and diseases as well as the removal and disposal of a tree’s remains. Considering all the above factors, it’s normal to think the cost of hiring a tree surgeon is a lot more expensive than you would have first imagined. However, they’re usually a lot less and competitive.

Generally, you can expect local tree surgeons to charge within a range of £500 to £650 on the average for a day’s work. But you should note there are smaller companies that only accept easier jobs. Overall, a team comprising one to two workers will cost between the range of £400 to £550 a day, based on your location.

how much to remove a tree?

Do you have a tree you want to remove in your yard or property? Then you’d most likely be curious to know how much it would cost to have it removed. However, when it comes to tree removal services, there’s no precise answer to how much a professional tree surgeon will charge as each tree is unique and so the price would be charged based on the unique features of the tree in question.

There are a lot of factors that determines the price a professional tree surgeon will charge to remove a tree but it generally starts at £80 to £100 including VAT and this price increases with the size as well as the job’s complexity. Here are some influencing factors:

• The Tree’s Height. A taller tree will generally be more difficult to remove than a shorter one. A good equipment and extra care will also be needed to complete the task. As a result, you’d expect a taller tree to be more expensive.

• Tree Overhang. Due to trees overhanging some buildings, extra care most be taken to ensure the protection of nearby buildings and properties.

• Tree Accessibility. When the tree is easily accessible, no much work is required. If not, there’ll be a need to carry out some extra work to ensure easy access without any damages.

• Public Consideration. In the event whereby the tree is near a path or road, there’ll be a need to obtain a permission to close off some sections of the path or road.

• Tree Disposal. If you need the trees disposed from the site, then the service will also be include in the total price.

Generally on the average, local tree surgeons will charge about £500 to £650 for a day’s work. But this can also be higher or lower depending on your location.

Should I be carrying out preventative tree surgery?

Even if your trees are not obviously damaged or diseased, tree surgeons can carry out surveys to determine if there is any work that needs to be carried out. This work could range from removing dead branches, pruning to promote growth, or even crown works which could open up more light into your property by altering the height and size of nearby trees.

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