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0141 280 3059Trees are an important part of our environment, but they require special care and attention to stay safe & healthy.
Trying to take care of your trees on your own can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know what kind of pruning or removal is best for the health of the tree, and it can be dangerous if you don’t have the right tools or expertise.
Arborist Direct Glasgow is here to help! We are professional tree surgeons in Glasgow and beyond with experienced arborists who understand how to keep your trees healthy while also providing safe pruning and removal services. With us, you can rest assured that your trees will get the expert care they need without any risk or hassle on your end.
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At Arborist Direct Glasgow, our experienced team of tree surgeons and arborists have a passion for trees and the environment. We understand the dangerous nature of our work, which is why we only work with highly trained professionals who possess the relevant industry-standard NPTC certification and insurances. With over seven years of experience under our belts, you can rest assured that your trees are in capable hands. To ensure that we meet our high standard of quality, we also request reviews from all clients after the completion of our services. So, trust us to take care of your trees with the utmost expertise and safety—choose Arborist Direct Glasgow!
When it comes to tree surgery and arborist services, you have to make sure that your provider is properly insured so that any potential injuries, accidents or damage to property won’t leave you liable. That’s why our local team at Arborist Direct Glasgow guarantee complete peace of mind for all our clients—all our tree surgeons and arborists possess both public liability insurance and professional insurance which ensures the highest safety standards for any work carried out on your property.
At Arborist Direct Glasgow, we understand that a quality tree surgery job can vary greatly from one project to another. That’s why we offer free individualized quotes for each job—accounting for the complexity of work, number of workers needed and other factors—ensuring that our clients get the best value for their money.
We take safety and security seriously—which is why our tree surgery charges for high-climbing tree pruning or tree trimming always include the presence of two or three personnel as is required for health and safety legal and insurance reasons. This way, we can guarantee full compliance with all ground site safety, first aid and rescue requirements so that your job is completed efficiently and in complete safety.
Our professional arborists will aim to advise clients of their responsibilities such as checking for tree preservation orders (TPOs) and wildlife protection implications like bats and bird nesting. This will help to make sure that the client doesn’t run into any problems by commissioning inappropriate tree work or tree maintenance.
At Arborist Direct Glasgow, we believe in transparency and open communication. That’s why we offer free initial inquiries and no-obligation quotations for all our services—so you can get a better understanding of the work needed before making any commitments. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help keep your trees healthy and safe!
We specialize in tree surgeon services such as high-climbing pruning and trimming, deadwood removal, crown lifting and thinning and more. Our crew will take care of your trees while providing full-service safety measures and adhering to industry standards.
Our arborists understand how to properly prune your trees for safety and health, and can provide advice on which services are best for your specific situation. We have the right tools and techniques to ensure that your trees are well looked after.
Tree felling services involve cutting or dismantling an entire tree, usually from top to bottom, and then lowering each section with ropes. Our complete service includes site clearance once the job is done.
Tree pruning can be done from the ground, or with specialized climbers and MEWPs. Our expert tree surgeons provide a range of services like crown reduction, thinning and raising – tailored to suit your desired outcome, budget and light needs.
Our team can provide a range of hedge maintenance services from trimming to pollarding and removal of hedges. This is especially helpful when hedges become very tall and require working at height with dangerous cutting tools.
Arborist Direct Glasgow provides emergency tree surgery services in the West of Scotland, to remove fallen trees and dangerous branches caused by storms or strong winds. We ensure safety by providing short-notice removal services.
Tree surgeons at Arborist Direct Glasgow provide removal services for tree stumps, using methods such as digging, winching and grinding based on size and location. Left in place, stumps can become infected, endangering nearby plants and trees.
Our professional team offers site clearance after a job is done, including the proper disposal of branches and woodchips. We use specialized machinery to ensure the job is done quickly and efficiently, and we always adhere to safety standards.
Our arborists, as part of our tree planting service, will be able to advise you on the best trees to use for the effect you are looking for as well as the suitability of the soil and situation for different species and the correct time of year and methods for planting.
We also offer full tree surveys and inspections in Glasgow to assess the condition of your trees and detect any potential problems. Our arborists will provide you with a detailed report of their findings and come up with the best solution to tackle any issues.
Arborist Direct Glasgow offers tree surgery and ecological surveys for commercial clients in the West of Scotland. We provide health and safety risk assessments and maintenance plans, to meet BS 3998:2010 standards, with ongoing maintenance plans also available.
When it comes to tree surgery, Arborist Direct Glasgow is the name you can trust. We are dedicated to providing professional services with fully trained and educated personnel who care for both the trees and their environment.
Our team of experts have extensive experience in all aspects of tree work from pruning, felling and removal to wildlife surveys required before any tree work is carried out. With fair pricing, free no-obligation quotes, employee & public liability insurance as well as free assessments we offer a complete service that will ensure your project runs safely and smoothly every time.
Get in touch today to find out how our experienced arborists can help you with your next job!
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Not all tree care professionals are the same. A groundsman who works only on the ground will usually as a minimum hold a chainsaw qualification but they will usually only be there to help the tree surgeons or arborists while they are working at height and to keep the work area clear.
A tree surgeon will have some training in trees and tree health and the best ways in which to carry out tree pruning or tree felling safely and by minimizing any damage to the tree.
A climbing tree surgeon, as the name suggests will also have qualifications for working at height often climbing into the canopy of the tree.
An arborist, as well as having any or all of the qualifications of a tree surgeon will have studied arboriculture and will have an in-depth knowledge of how-to best care for the health of a tree throughout its long lifespan.
The cost of tree surgery in Glasgow can depend on the size and health of the tree, as well as any extra work that may be required to ensure a safe and successful job. On average, a single tree surgeon charges £50 per hour and a team of two to three surgeons will cost you around £90-£120 per hour.
Usually, for larger jobs or for climbing tree surgery jobs you need 1 climber and at least one other team member on the ground for safety regulations.
Additional costs can be incurred depending on the machinery required such as stump grinding or wood chipping.
Unlike professions like medicine or engineering tree surgery and arboriculture do not have one over-riding body controlling qualification. There is a range of training, education and certification bodies all of which go towards the credentials of a professional tree surgeon or arborist.
As a minimum, the workers should carry the required NPTC certification and although it is not a requirement it is often a good sign if they are members of the Arboriculture Society. There is a wide range of membership types with the arboriculture society and just because a large company is an ARB Approved Contractor does not mean that a smaller company or individual is any less capable or qualified but it can be a helpful indicator.
This is your responsibility as the land owner but a good tree care professional will be able to advise you fully on what to do. Some trees are marked by local councils, usually the planning departments, as “protected.” Sometimes this means that a tree can not be touched and sometimes work can be carried out if the required permission is obtained from the council beforehand. If you do not do this and go ahead with tree trimming or felling works without permission you can be liable to some very significant fines and prosecution.
When the estimate and work description are given to you the length of the time the tree work will take will also be made clear. Felling a small tree can take a few hours of the day. Meanwhile, a large tree can take anywhere between 1 to 5 days.
However, it will sometimes be necessary to delay the beginning of the work until there is no threat to wildlife and there is any required permission in place for trees with preservation orders. On top of this, a professional arborist or tree surgeon will be able to advise the best time of year to carry out work such as trimming or tree pruning to cause the least harm to the health of the tree.
To make sure you keep yourself protected and get the best service from any tree surgery professional you hire there are some basic important questions you should have covered from the beginning.
These days references can be easily found online through sources like the company’s Google Business Page, Facebook Page or some directories such as Yell.com. Look for 4- and 5-star reviews as a good guide of happy customers.
For small one day jobs a verbal quote is often sufficient and in Scotland verbal contracts are still legally binding. However, for larger works requiring several days or extra men or machinery it is often advisable to get a detailed work summary and written quote so that you and the contractor both know where you stand. Before the tree surgery job starts you should be aware of how the work will be carried out and what men and equipment will be used. You will want to know if any heavy machinery will need to come on site and you will probably want any damage to lawns or flower beds being kept to a minimum and repaired afterwards if some damage is unavoidable. Skilled climbing tree surgeons will be able to minimise any damage using special rope techniques to lower heavy tree sections slowly and safely to the ground for removal.
Heavy handed topping and tree climbing with spikes are two big nos! Topping is a practice where the height of a tree is significantly reduced by cutting a large portion of the living main stem of the tree. This can endanger the life or longevity of a tree significantly and should not be carried out unless absolutely necessary due to safety reasons. If a trees height need reducing significantly this may require work to be carried out over several seasons. Tree surgeons who climb into the canopy of a tree to carry out trimming or thinning of the canopy should also know that they should not wear boots with spikes which dig into the tree. These cause open wounds on the tree which can allow disease in and reduce the life expectancy of a tree.
Finally, you should be re-assured by the tree care company that all required safety precautions will be carried out, from roping off areas to avoid damage to people or vehicles through to safe lowering of tree sections and sectional tree dismantling and the basics such as personal protective equipment being work by all crew. Hard hats, face visors, chainsaw safety trousers and safety boots. Also, inquire your tree surgeons if they are fully insured for public and employee liability.
This is the single most important question. In the UK, you as the land owner are legally responsible for any work carried out on your property. To safeguard yourself and any neighbours or passers-by you need to make sure that your tree surgeon or arborist has an to date insurance and that you will not be liable for any potential injuries, accidents or damage to property. Normally tree surgeons will carry both public liability insurance and a professional insurance as their work is potentially hazardous and they understand the need to protect themselves against the worst happening.
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