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Cost for tree surgeon to cut back beech hedging
We have a relative with tall, overgrown beech hedging which needs significant work to cut it back and maintain it. It's too high for us to tackle. We've been told to ask a tree surgeon to do it. How much should we expect to pay for initial work and for ongoing maintenance as we'll need to work it into our budget? I'd say the hedge runs for at least 30 metres.
Is it legal to have hedges trimmed in the UK?
Is it legal to have hedges trimmed in the UK? Does it depend on the location amid other factors?
How can I tell if I have a protected tree?
How can I tell whether a tree on my property is protected or not?
Tree surgeon work load on a job
Do tree surgeon companies deal with all work themselves or are the homeowners needed for anything?
Positioning an apple tree away from house
How far away from my house is sensible to plant an apple tree? How far do their roots usually grow?
Who deals with planning permission and building regs?
If I were to hire a tree surgery company, would they deal with my local planning authority for me when it comes to planning permission? What about the building regs?
Rescuing a poorly maintained hedge
We have a hedge that's grown wider rather than taller with most of the growth on the outer edges. I'm worried that cutting it back will make it look a bit sparse. Can it be remodelled or encouraged to grow more densely after cutting back?
LANTRA award
What is the LANTRA award and do many tree surgery companies have this award?
Protected tree in trouble
Hypothetically, what would I do if a tree is protected but appears in trouble? I have a protected tree and it looks fine now but just thinking ahead as it's not a young tree.
When to hire a tree surgeon?
When would I need to hire a tree surgeon and when I could do things DIY? Is there a rule of thumb or does it really depend heavily on the nature of the work?
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