Tree Surgery Advice
Practical guidance on tree care, planning rules and what to expect from professional tree surgery, from our team in Winchester.
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DIY Tree Work: Which Jobs You Can Do Yourself, and Which You Can’t
No chainsaw licence exists in the UK. Which jobs are genuinely safe to DIY, which kill people every year, and the check that costs £2,500 if you skip it.
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Planning a Building Project Near Trees: BS 5837 Explained
A 400mm tree stem projects a 4.8m no-build zone. What BS 5837 requires, and why the order you get the documents in decides the cost.
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Does a Tree Preservation Order Affect a House Sale or Insurance?
A TPO won’t stop your sale. What you must disclose, which search reveals it, and what happens if an insurer blames the tree for subsidence.
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Bird Nesting Season and Hedge Cutting: What the Law Says
No law bans hedge cutting between March and August. The offence attaches to the nest, not the calendar, and bat roosts are protected all year.
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Can My Neighbour Make Me Cut Down My Tree? Boundary Tree Disputes Explained
What a neighbour can legally cut, why cuttings stay yours, and the TPO trap that turns a lawful right into a £20,000 offence.
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Best Trees for Chalk Soil Gardens in Hampshire
Soil depth decides more than species choice. A ten-minute test, and the trees that actually thrive on Winchester’s chalk.
Read article →Trees in a Conservation Area: How the Section 211 Notice Works in Winchester
A Section 211 notice isn’t an application, and the council can’t refuse it. Here’s how the six-week process actually works.
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What Happens During a Tree Surgery Job: From Quote to Clean-Up
Site visit, quote, protection check, the work, waste, clean-up. Here’s where the time goes and what to expect on the day.
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NPTC, BS 3998 and ARB Approved: What Tree Surgery Qualifications Actually Mean
Four credentials appear on almost every tree surgery website. They’re not four versions of the same thing, here’s what each one actually certifies.
Read article →How to Choose a Tree Surgeon: Questions to Ask Before You Hire
Nine questions that separate a competent arborist from a risk, and why the cheapest quote is usually the wrong place to start.
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Storm Damage to Trees, What to Do First
Trees and storms are a difficult combination. Here’s how to assess damage safely, what qualifies as an emergency, and who to call.
Read article →Is Ivy on Trees Harmful? What Hampshire Homeowners Should Know
The honest answer is: it depends. Ivy isn’t always bad for trees, but in some situations it causes real problems. Here’s the full picture.
Read article →Ash Dieback in Hampshire, What Landowners Need to Know
How to identify ash dieback, how quickly it progresses, and what your options are if you have affected trees on your land.
Read article →What Is a TPO? Tree Preservation Orders Explained
What a TPO means for you, what work is permitted, how to apply for consent, and what happens if you don’t.
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7 Signs a Tree Needs Removing
Not every problem tree needs to come down, but some do. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do about it.
Read article →When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in the UK?
Timing matters. The right pruning window depends on the species, here’s what you need to know for the most common garden trees.
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How Much Does Tree Surgery Cost in Hampshire?
What affects the price, what to watch out for, and how to get a fair quote for tree work in Winchester and Hampshire.
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