Tree surgery and felling in Lincolnshire

Tree surgery and felling: the basics

What the job involves

A tree surgeon (arborist) prunes, reduces, fells and removes trees and can grind out stumps. Larger jobs involve climbing or a platform and a team, and the branches are chipped and removed. They should also tell you if a tree is healthy or is best left alone.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Describe the tree, its size and what you want (reduce, thin, remove). Ask for proof of public liability insurance and whether the team hold the relevant qualifications, and get the quote in writing including waste removal and stump treatment.

Safety and good to know

Before any work, check with the council whether the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or is in a conservation area, because work on protected trees needs consent. Nesting birds must not be disturbed. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Good to know

topping a tree (cutting the top straight off) is bad practice and can leave it unsafe; a good arborist will suggest a crown reduction or thinning instead. Hedgerow and garden trees near overhead cables need the electricity company involved. Ask what happens to the logs and chippings; some firms leave them if you want them.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.