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Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd Your tree-related questions answered Deciding whom to instruct to carry out your
safe. If the tree is protected, an application
tree works can be daunting, after all, what
to the Council is required.
do we know about the fundamentals of shrubbery? But beyond these technicalities,
How would I know/find out if a tree is
it is important to select a company who
protected?
you have the upmost confidence in—
Some councils show protected trees and
someone who ultimately will work with
conservation areas online, where others
you and provide a professional, stress free
require you to contact them. As part of our
service. So, in the hopes of giving you a
service, we will investigate if your trees are
head start for finding your perfect local
protected and complete any necessary
specialist, we asked the experts at Apex
applications on your behalf.
Tree Surgeons some of your most common tree-related questions.
Would you apply to the council on behalf of the client?
If a tree is overshadowing a garden how
If we are employed to carry out the work,
anywhere
can the natural light be increased?
as part of our service, we do offer to submit
February, whilst plum trees are best pruned
Crown raising, tree thinning or reducing the
the application on behalf of our client at no
between spring and summer.
tree’s canopy, are all effective methods to
extra fee. Often having a professional, such
allow more light into the garden.
as us, write the application will increase the
What should be done if a tree is suspected
chances of the works being accepted.
of being diseased or dying?
What rights do homeowners have when a
between
November
and
Seek a professional such a ourselves to
neighbour’s tree overhangs their garden?
When is the best time to prune a fruit
inspect the tree and provide a solution.
A homeowner is responsible for maintaining
tree?
We will be able to advise on the disease
any tree or hedge that falls within their
It varies depending on the type of fruit
and how best to resolve the situation so
boundary, however, the owners of the tree
tree it is. Apple and pear trees for example
as to avoid further damage to other trees
have a duty of care to ensure that the tree is
are best pruned when they are dormant,
and plants. How should someone go about having a tree removed? If it is felt that tree removal is necessary then as mentioned previously the first step is finding out if the tree is protected, which we can help with. Following that, we will survey the tree and provide a free quote with our proposed resolution. If a tree is uprooting a drive can anything be done? Yes, root pruning can be carried out which in most cases will overcome this problem. In more extreme circumstances, tree removal can be an option. Do you charge for quoting? No, we carry out all of our quotations for free as part of our service. We will schedule an appointment to visit and advise on the trees in question and send a free of charge, no obligation quotation.
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