Tree Reduction

Fully qualified tree reduction specialists in Essex

Tree reduction Essex wide involves the removal of the outer crown of a tree to allow more light into a given area. Normally between 20 and 30 % of the crown’s height and width are recommended for reducing. If more of the crown needs to be reduced, it may be worth considering pollarding or tree removal.

In Essex, tree reduction allows greater retention of trees situated in urban areas that otherwise would outgrow their space. T.H Tree Services offers a competitive tree reduction Essex wide. All enquiries are welcome and friendly, professional advice is always on hand if you have concerns over the future of your tree.

How much does Essex Tree Reduction cost?

We offer highly competitive rates for all tree reduction. In Essex, we advise homeowners that there are a few things that could possibly increase the cost of reducing trees. For example, greenhouses feature at the top of the list due to the glass panels which can be difficult to protect and therefore increase the time needed. If you are able to move your greenhouse temporarily, this could provide great savings.

The fewer obstacles there are around your tree, the faster we are able to reduce it and our price will reflect this. We are however very skilled in safe tree reduction Essex wide with all manor of obstacles in the way, from power lines to fence panels. So you can rest assured the job will be in the safest of hands. We’re fully insured, qualified, British Standards and health and safety compliant and Trading Standards and local authority approved.

Specialists in all Species of Tree Reduction

Our tree reduction experts have specialist knowledge of all the common species of trees in the UK including the following:

Oak Tree Reduction

Our expertise in oak tree reduction Essex wide is well respected. The English oak is probably the best known tree in Britain and definitely the most common. Officially known by its Latin name as Quercus Robur, oak trees regularly grow in excess of 20 metres and sometimes up to 40 metres. The fact they grow so tall and have expansive canopies supported by strong branches is not an issue, as our in-depth experience in oak tree reduction Essex wide and our specialist equipment allow us to tackle any task with ease.

Willow Tree Reduction 

There are around 400 species of willow tree, known in Latin as Salix meaning ‘sallow’. When mature, willow trees grow to around 10 metres tall and have long lifespans up to 300 years. We have particular expertise in dealing with willow tree reduction Essex wide. Due to the breadth of the hanging canopies, dealing with a willow tree that needs reducing down to a manageable size does require specific knowhow, which thanks to our long term and wide ranging experience as qualified tree surgeons, we can certainly offer.

Conifer Tree Reduction

Conifer trees are well known for growing to soaring heights, sometimes up to 100 metres. Of the Latin Pinophyta, there are many different types of conifer including yew, pine, cypress and Douglas fir. If you have any type of conifer on your land, perhaps as a hedge or even just a single tree and it needs reducing down in size, you can rely on our expertise to safely handle it. Even if you have a full row of exceptionally tall conifers, our Essex conifer tree reduction experts will be able to find a solution to prune them or remove them.

Eucalyptus Tree Reduction

The eucalyptus tree is an evergreen variety which benefits from expert attention including coppicing and pollarding. Providing they are regularly pruned, eucalyptus trees can be suitable for small gardens, but left unkempt they will grow to quite a height and even in normal conditions they will easily shed bark and branches. If you have a eucalyptus tree that needs reducing in size, we can help. Our eucalyptus tree reduction service is available Essex wide and we are able to handle any job safely and cost effectively, regardless of the size of the tree or its location.

Cherry Tree Reduction

Cherry belongs to the Prunus group of trees and there are various fruit bearing species across Europe. Cherry trees can grow wide and tall, often up to 10 metres, and despite the fact they produce delicious fruit and beautiful cherry blossom, they can easily become unmanageable. If a cherry tree on your land needs reducing in size, we can offer the knowhow required and offer a safe and cost effective service as specialist cherry tree reduction experts Essex wide.

Silver Birch Reduction

The silver birch tree, known officially as Betula Pendula, is native to the UK. It can reach 30 metres in height and has a light canopy. The silver birch is a good tree to have as a neighbour if you are a plant, as its deep roots act as a channel for otherwise inaccessible nutrients. Of course these deep roots may cause an issue in other respects, sometimes making it a challenge to deal with a silver birch tree. However this is not a problem for T.H. Tree Services, as we have developed specialist expertise in taking care of all the UK’s native tree species. If you have a silver birch tree that needs reducing down to a manageable size, you can rely on the capabilities of our silver birch tree reduction specialists in Essex to do so quickly and efficiently.

Ash Tree Reduction

Ash trees, scientifically known as Fraxinus Excelsior, are native to the UK. They can live to a ripe old age of 400 years, although this can be even longer if they are professionally coppiced. Often reaching heights of around 35 metres, the ash tree is known for being tall and elegant, and it is common for them to grow together so that a domed canopy forms. If you have an ash tree in Essex that needs reducing down to a size that is easier to manage, you can rely on the expertise of the tree surgeons at T.H. Tree Services to undertake the task professionally, safely and efficiently. Even if you have a row of ash trees that need reducing, we can assist with a specialist ash tree reduction service Essex wide.

Plum Tree Reduction

The plum tree comes from the family known as Prunus Domestica, which also produces damson and greengages. Plum trees are not native to the UK but are still fairly common. They do not grow very tall and are characterised by straight branches and spiny twigs. If you have a plum tree that needs reducing in size, we can help. Our qualified Essex plum tree reduction specialists are experts in dealing with the majority of the UK’s common tree species.

Cedar Tree Reduction

Cedar trees are imposing evergreen conifers. They are native to the Lebanon, eastern parts of the Mediterranean and areas of Asia, but fairly common now in the UK. The Latin name is Cedrus Libani and the wood is a natural insect repellent. Cedar trees generally grow to around 35 metres and they are distinctive by the fact that they have several trunks. Despite the unusual shape, our Essex cedar tree reduction experts are able to deal with reducing a cedar tree of any size without issue, and it is no problem at all to reduce the canopy of a cedar tree that is blocking light or causing other issues such as interfering with neighbouring property or overhead power lines.

Pine Tree Reduction

There are a number of different species of pine trees. The Scots pine is one of the most common and is one of just three native to the UK. The Pinus Sylvestris as it is known will grow up to 35 metres in height and can live for up to 700 years. Despite the looming height, the specialist Essex pine tree reduction specialists at T.H. Tree Services can offer to deal with reducing the size of pine trees with reassuring expertise and efficiency. Even if your pine tree has grown to an unruly state, and is of particular height, we have the knowledge, manpower and experience to reduce it down cost effectively and swiftly.

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For a free quote on tree reduction Essex wide, call T.H Tree Services on 01268 642814.