Prevent expensive damage to your property Experienced arborists can help you with tree pruning or tree felling to keep your garden tidy and perhaps more importantly, to prevent potential damage to your property such as damage to the roof, the drains or the power lines into your home. Overhanging branches can be a particular hazard with power lines and it’s your responsibility in law to make sure that your trees don’t affect your electricity supply lines.
Prolong the life of your trees A good arborist (sometimes called a tree doctor or tree surgeon), will advise you how to preserve the trees in your garden. Trees take many years to mature but can be ruined very quickly by someone who does not understand the correct principles and techniques of tree maintenance or other aspects of tree care. Poor pruning can take a tree many years to recover from, and in some cases can require that the tree has to be felled.
Helping you avoid fines Some people think they can hire a chainsaw and easily fell a tree. Be aware that there are many local by-laws that protect trees. If you chop down a tree with out the right consent, you can be liable for expensive fines. A good tree specialist will help you eliminate the risk, and can show you how to apply for consent before you begin tree surgery. Oakwood Treecare can also apply for consent for you on your behalf.
