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16 Dec

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Yinghui Z

Start Date: Immediate

hi i would like to have my trees trimmed. think you did this maybe 2 years ago. cheers yinghui are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: crown reduction/lifting how ...

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25 Sep

Tree Surgery

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Rosalind D

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Large Laurel tree cut back

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12 Aug

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Ron S

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trees in the public path trimmed from overhanging property/building are you the property owner: owner property type: detached do you have a: unsure garden type: side garden work required: tree work c...

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16 Jul

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Sharon E

Start Date: Immediate

cutting the grass trimming the trees and making the garden neat are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you have a: small garden garden type: side garden work requ...

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20 Jun

Tree Surgery

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

want hedge and about 3 trees removed are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what work do you require: tree removal, other how many trees require work: 3+ trees is the work for domestic ...

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12 Jun

Tree Surgery

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: John A

Start Date: Immediate

either top of tree or whole tree cuts of the sun for 2-3 hours of sun in the afternoon, only problem bt line cuts through the trees at the back. are you the property owner: relative of owner property...

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18 May

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Michael F

Start Date: Immediate

cutting down conifer tree and removal about 25-30 feet high are you the property owner: owner property type: other do you have a: large garden garden type: back garden work required: tree work current...

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06 Sep

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: JM A

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customer made an enquiry for tree surgery and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a tree surgeon.customer lives in the edinburgh area and would like a call to discuss options.se...

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11 Jul

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Akash A

Start Date: Immediate

branches from a tree, up to 2cbm are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden work required: tree work current state of garden: the gar...

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28 Jun

Tree Surgery

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Christine M

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looking to get the garden tidied up. weeding, perimeter maintenance a/r, and planting. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached do you have a: large garden garden type: ...

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28 Apr

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Margaret C

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conifer trees trimmed approx hight 15ft plus trimmed back from pavement are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden...

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14 Apr

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Ian F

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customer has a tree surgeons project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for tree surgery. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a tree surgeon.confirmed inter...

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11 Jan

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Christina M

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1. replacement of a mature privet hedge with beech hedging (as mature as possible) 2. pruning of apple trees and other shrubs 3. pruning of wisteria are you the property owner: owner property type: te...

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03 Sep

Tree Surgery

Balerno, Currie, Edinburgh, Juniper Green - EH14

Enquiry from: Maureen U

Start Date: Immediate

Customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Detached, Work description: Leylandii hedge pruning

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07 Aug

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Thomas F

Start Date: Immediate

Hedge removed. It is about 4 metres in length, 1.5 metres in hight

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02 Aug

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH4

Enquiry from: Linds C

Start Date: Immediate

2 cherry trees about 15 ft need removed please and prevented from regrowth - they are too close th the building are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree remova...

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26 Jul

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Rebecca M

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there, I am emailing on behalf of NHS Highland, who are looking for a greenhouse/ shed for a new hospital. Can someone please get in contact? Thanks!

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16 Jul

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Harriet D

Start Date: Immediate

quote for removal of two med sized trees in a small garden close to the property are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal how many trees require work: ...

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09 Jul

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Diane B

Start Date: Immediate

removal of old greenhouse, and installation of new base and greenhouse.

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15 Jun

Tree Surgery

Edinburgh - EH8

Enquiry from: Janice M

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Some old fencing replaced in back garden.

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How much do Tree Surgeon services cost?

How much do Tree Surgeons in Edinburgh cost?
Prices for Tree Surgeons around Edinburgh can be very different depending upon the kind of work that you need to have carried out in your residence. It's the inquiry we are asked a great deal "how much do Tree Surgeons in Edinburgh charge?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Tree Surgeon will likely charge for their work. Rates will most likely change based on the products and also the tradesperson picked. The list reveals the sorts of job that Tree Surgeons typically do as well as the regular price range of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by task.

Tasks that Tree Surgeons in Edinburgh can do:

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The average price
of a Tree Surgeon in Edinburgh is:

£390

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Tree surgery in Edinburgh £375-£575
Stump grinding in Edinburgh £224-£336

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Tree Surgeon FAQs

Do tree surgeons need a waste carriers licence?

If you’re looking to become a tree surgeon or perhaps you just need to hire a reliable tree surgeon for your home or business establishment, one of the things you’d first need to consider is whether or not a waste carriers license is required. If you’re also having the same concern, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider whether or not a waste carriers license is a required license for tree surgeons. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, let’s consider the meaning of a waste carriers license. If you happen to carry waste on the public highway, a valid waste carriers license is a must. This is also applicable to any business which transports, buys, sells or disposes wastes or arranges for another person to buy, sell or disposes of waste. What’s more? This does not necessarily have to be your primary area of business, but so far it’s a part of the activities you engage in. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility as a producer of waste to make sure that it’s being handled legally and correctly even after the waste has left your premises. In the event whereby your waste has been disposed of illegally or wrongly, you should be able to stand your ground that you’ve done everything in your power to make sure your waste was handled and disposed of the proper way. One way you can ensure that is by ensuring your waste carriers can legally carry your waste.

According to the Environment Agency, all tree surgeons and arboriculture-contracting companies transports and carries waste regularly are required to obtain a Waste Carrier’s license to do so. 

how much to remove a tree?

Do you have a tree you want to remove in your yard or property? Then you’d most likely be curious to know how much it would cost to have it removed. However, when it comes to tree removal services, there’s no precise answer to how much a professional tree surgeon will charge as each tree is unique and so the price would be charged based on the unique features of the tree in question.

There are a lot of factors that determines the price a professional tree surgeon will charge to remove a tree but it generally starts at £80 to £100 including VAT and this price increases with the size as well as the job’s complexity. Here are some influencing factors:

• The Tree’s Height. A taller tree will generally be more difficult to remove than a shorter one. A good equipment and extra care will also be needed to complete the task. As a result, you’d expect a taller tree to be more expensive.

• Tree Overhang. Due to trees overhanging some buildings, extra care most be taken to ensure the protection of nearby buildings and properties.

• Tree Accessibility. When the tree is easily accessible, no much work is required. If not, there’ll be a need to carry out some extra work to ensure easy access without any damages.

• Public Consideration. In the event whereby the tree is near a path or road, there’ll be a need to obtain a permission to close off some sections of the path or road.

• Tree Disposal. If you need the trees disposed from the site, then the service will also be include in the total price.

Generally on the average, local tree surgeons will charge about £500 to £650 for a day’s work. But this can also be higher or lower depending on your location.

do i need council approval to remove a tree?

Although we advocate non-removal of trees, but we also know for a fact that this isn’t always possible especially when it involves safety challenges or damage to property. If you’re looking to remove a tree on your property, then you should probably confirm whether or not you’d require a council approval.

In the UK, if the tree you want removed has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) placed on it, then before you’ll be able to perform any sort of work to the tree ( be it cutting a branch or felling/ removing the tree), you must obtain a permission from the council.

The Tree Preservation Order is created by local planning authorities such as a district, borough or national park with the aim of providing adequate protection to trees which provide amenity values to the public. Any act to the TPO protected tree such as cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or wilful damage considered a criminal offence. In other words, if the tree on your property is visible and is enjoyed by the public then there’s a possibility that there’s a TPO placed on it. To confirm whether or not this is the case, you can reach out to your local council’s tree officer for more information.

You will need to fill out an application form and submit to your local authority in order to request permission of remove a tree. In the event whereby you happen to reside in a Conservation Area, the same rules applies as TPO-placed trees but you don’t necessarily need to have TPO placed on them.

If the tree is in your garden without a TPO placed on it and you do not live in a Conservation Area, then you would not need to apply for permission to have it removed.

What happens to the felled trees?

Tree surgeons will be able to remove any logs or wood chippings produced by the work carried out from your garden. They will then dispose of these in an environmentally friendly manner. Generally the companies will cut and dry the wood and then sell it on to the local community.

how to remove a conifer tree?

Have you being considering the options available to you for removing the conifers around your home? Or perhaps you’re just planning to raise some structures in an area where you have lots of conifer trees. Regardless of your reason for wanting to remove a conifer tree, you’ve come to the right place!

There are multiple options to remove a conifer tree based on the one that best suits your needs. Some individuals are okay with felling the tree and leaving the stumps behind, while others don’t just want both the tree and the stumps so they poison the tree and subject the stumps to a quick rotting process.

lThe Physical Method

This basically involves felling the trees with the help of powerful machines and other tools. Let’s take a look!

• Early preparation. Get your chainsaw ready alongside your pruning tools as well as other equipments that can prove to be useful.

• Determine the direction you want the tree to fall. You must ensure there’s no passerby risk or risk of damage to any property whatsoever.

• Cut down the trunk. Put your chainsaw to use. First cut doen the branches and twigs before felling the tree.

• Choose your cutting technique depending on the tree’s size, slope and chainsaw available.

• Check for possible infestation before removing the conifer tree.

• Remove the conifer stumps by grinding the stumps out (use a grinder) and setting fire to consume the stumps.

lThe Chemical Method

To carry out this process, you need to first cut down the large tree branches using a chainsaw. Once done, cut off a portion around the circumference of the trunk below the lower branches, close to the root. Leave the bark’s strips connected to the conifer tree to expose the inner tissue.

Mix the chemicals and apply into the conifer tree directly until the whole surface is covered. This will make the conifer tree to die off gradually for a couple of weeks.

Can tree surgeons carry out work on trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders?

In many instances tree surgery work can still be carried out on trees that are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). Tree surgeons will be able to file the needed forms with the local authority to arrange such work, and advise you throughout the entire process.

how much does it cost to remove a large tree?

Do you have a large tree on your property and wondering how much it would cost to have it totally removed? If yes, then you’ve come to the right place. Generally, the average cost of a tree removal can widely range due to a number of reasons which includes the size, heigh, diameter, location in the garden as well as the type of the tree. And as you would have expected, the larger your tree is the more you’re definitely going to pay to have it completely removed. While being large, another important factor that influences the price is the ease of access. This means that the more difficult it is to get to the tree the more strenuous and longer it’ll take to be felled, hence the more the price that’s likely to be charged when compared to a similar-sized tree which is more accessible.

Generally for a day’s work, a tree surgeon will charge within the range of £150 to £200, and will usually work with one or two general labourer. As a result, you can expect to pay about £300 to £500 in a day as cost of labour if there happens to be up to three labourers.

In short, to cut down a large tree of about 50 feet to 75 feet, this will usually take about one to two days and cost within the range of £650 to £1,200. Meanwhile an extra large tree which is beyond 75 feet will take about 2 to 5 days to cut down and cost within the range of £1,000 to £2,500. However, you should have it in mind that the price that will be charged will be based on a number of factors like the overhang, tree type, access, disposal, closeness to public footpath or road and more.

can i remove a tree on my property?

The decision to purchase a property may not come with trees as an influencing factor. However, when the trees start to get overgrown or appears sick you will have to consider the regulatory status which may affect your ability to prune, fell or remove them.

First and foremost, the owner of the tree must be determined and this is the individual who owns the land on which the tree was originally planted. However, if you’re not the owner but the tree overhangs your land you’re allowed to cut the branches back up to the boundary, if the tree is unprotected. In such cases, you normally do not need to seek the consent of the original tree owner or neighbouring land owner to perform the works to the tree. But the branches and fruits on them ( if any) still remains that of the land owner and they’re to be returned to them if necessary.

In situations whereby you’re the owner of the tree, you’re required to determine whether or not your tree is protected by a Tree Protection Order ( TPO) before any action can be taken. The main goal of a Tree Protection Order is to provide protection to trees which are considered to deliver amenity values to the general public. In other words, if your tree can be viewed by the public and enjoyed from outside your garden’s confines then there’s a high possibility that it’s subjected to a TPO.

To confirm whether or not your tree is subjected to a TPO, you can check with your local planning authority (LPA). However, there are some local council websites that displays all TPOs registered within their jurisdiction.

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