Tree Surgeons in Reading Established in 2006, Roots Shoots Leaves Ltd work hard to deliver the best tree surgery and maintenance services in the Reading area. Our tree surgeons are fully qualified and always work to the highest standards. Helping our customers to maintain their gardens and trees is important to us and we work extremely hard to deliver the services that you need. Some of the services that we provide include deadwood removal, maintenance of woodlands, hedge cutting, and pruning. We offer inspections of any trees that you have on site, providing a detailed report and a priority list of what work needs conducting with cost estimates.
We are dedicated members of the Arboricultural Association and our staff members have been trained by the NPTC , reassuring you that we have the full backing required to carry out surgery and other gardening work.
Services We offer a wide range of services to all our customers, no matter where they are or what they need. Our team are always on hand to help with your tree and garden requirements, from pruning to removal. Some of these services include:
Crown reductions Branch removal Crown shaping Tree limb removal Crown lifts Deadwood removal Pruning Tree felling Stump removals Roots removal Tree dismantling Damaged branch removal Pollarding Tree removal Japanese knotweed removal
If you cannot see a service listed above that you need, do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team are highly skilled and may be able to help you. Call us today on 01344 985885
What is a Tree Surgeon? Sometimes known as an arborist, a tree surgeon is a professionally trained and highly skilled individual in the management, cultivation, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other wood related plants. Once fully trained, a tree surgeon carries out a wide variety of work including planting, care, felling, maintenance, and hazard assessments. Experience and understanding of a variety of equipment is needed in order to remain safe whilst on the job. Some of the main pieces of equipment used by a surgeon include ropes, harnesses, chainsaws, and ladders.
One of the major responsibilities of a surgeon is the care and maintenance of trees. It is their responsibility to assess any hazards posed, tree health and treatment required, remove branches, plant new trees, or felling old trees.
Tree Stump Removal When it comes to the removal of a tree, you do not want stumps left behind. Removing these can help to give you more space as well as make your garden safer. Depending on the size of the stump, they can get lost amongst other greenery and become a trip hazard for some. If you have an old stump in your garden or exterior space, it can be worth removing this. Over time the wood may start to rot, attracting mold and fungi to grow and contaminate the surrounding greenery.
Stumps can be removed at any time, no matter what their age is. There are several methods which can be undertaken to help remove tree stumps. If the tree stump is small, then it should be easy to remove by pulling it out with a winch. To ensure that all the root system is removed alongside the stump, grubbing them out by hand or using a mechanical mini-excavator may be the best option. Stump grinders are also a popular choice for the removal of stumps. These work by removing the stump using a rotating cutting disc to chip away the wood. Once ground down, the stump becomes a fine sawdust which can be used for a variety of uses including mulch.
If you are wanting to remove a stump within your garden, it is important that this is carried out by a fully qualified professional. Our team are always on hand to help with any requirements and always abide by health and safety regulations to ensure the safety of both you and the team on site.
Hedge Cutting Keeping your garden in top condition all year round can be a tough task to undertake, especially if you have a busy lifestyle. Outsourcing your hedge cutting to a company you can trust not only saves you valuable time but also ensures that a thorough and professional finish will be achieved. No shape or size of hedge is difficult for us to deal with, giving you reassurance that our team will always find a way to help you. Some of the most common hedge types include:
Leylandii (Green) Portugal Laurel Laurel Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) Leylandii Castlewellan Gold Thuja Emerald Griselinia Littoralis Photinia (�Red Robin�) Thuja Plicata Pyracantha Viburnum Tinus Thuja Occidentalis Boxus Sempervirens (Box Hedging) Taxus Baccata (Yew) Hornbeam Holly
There are several laws surrounding hedge cutting and being aware of these can help you to be clearer with where your responsibilities rest. Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 determines that it is an offense to intentionally take, damage, or destroy the nest of any wild bird which is in use or is being built. Cutting a hedge between the months of March and August should be avoided if possible as this is the main breeding season for birds, increasing the chances of a nest being present within your hedge. If a hedge is on a boundary of a property, it is also worth considering who has responsibility for the plant. Often it falls to both parties, meaning that you are required to seek permission before carrying out any maintenance work. If a hedge is invading onto your land, then you have the right to prune back branches or foliage which is clearly across your border.
Reading and the Surrounding Area Tree Surgeons The large, historical town of Reading is based in the Thames Valley and has an estimated population of around 318,000 people. While in the area there are plenty of things to do, including a trip to Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins , Reading Museum , or the South Street Arts Centre . If you are based in the Reading area and are in need of tree surgeons or other garden maintenance, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Call Us If you require our services, get in contact with us today. We can provide a variety of tree, woodland, and plant services for all customers in the area of Reading. Call today on 01344 985885 contact form .
