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Tree Pruning & Crown Work in Farnham

Crown reductions, thinning, lifting and pollarding for all species. Keeping your trees healthy, safe and looking their best across Surrey and Hampshire.

Expert Tree Pruning & Crown Work in Farnham & Beyond

Regular tree pruning is one of the best things you can do for the long-term health and appearance of your trees.

Carried out correctly and at the right time of year, it improves structure, promotes healthy growth and reduces the risk of branches failing. Our NPTC-qualified arborists carry out all crown work to British Standard BS 3998 across Farnham, Surrey and Hampshire.

Tree pruning in Farnham Surrey and Hampshire

We work with all species - from native oaks and beeches to ornamental cherries, fruit trees and evergreen conifers. Every tree is different, and we tailor our approach to what each individual tree needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Types of Crown Work We Carry Out

Crown Reduction reduces the overall size of a tree's canopy while maintaining its natural shape. It's typically used when a tree has outgrown its space or is causing issues with light, views or proximity to structures. Cuts are made to suitable growth points to encourage a natural, healthy response.

Crown Thinning removes selected branches from within the canopy to improve light penetration and airflow without altering the overall size or shape of the tree. It's particularly useful for dense-canopied trees and helps reduce wind resistance.

Crown Lifting raises the lower canopy by removing or shortening the lowest branches. This is commonly used to improve clearance over roads, paths, driveways and buildings, or simply to let more light reach the ground beneath the tree.

Pollarding is a more significant reduction technique that involves removing all growth back to a set framework of branches. It's appropriate for certain species - including willows, limes and planes - and produces vigorous new growth from the cut points. Once started, pollarding needs to be repeated on a regular cycle to remain effective and aesthetically pleasing.

Deadwood Removal involves removing dead, dying or diseased branches from the crown. Deadwood can fall without warning and poses a risk to people and property below, so it's an important part of keeping any tree safe.

Tree pollarding in Farnham Surrey and Hampshire

What's Included

  • Free site visit and no-obligation written quotation
  • Crown reduction to maintain natural shape and proportion
  • Crown thinning for improved light and airflow
  • Crown lifting for clearance over paths, roads and structures
  • Pollarding carried out to appropriate species and cycle
  • Deadwood and hazardous branch removal
  • Formative pruning for young and newly planted trees
  • Full green waste removal and site tidy on completion

Areas We Cover

We carry out tree pruning and crown work across Farnham, Fleet, Farnborough, Aldershot, Alton, Yateley, Hook, Hartley Wintney, Church Crookham and Basingstoke, as well as the wider Surrey and Hampshire areas.

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Our Promise on Every Job

  • No VAT to pay - the price we quote is the price you pay, with no hidden extras
  • Fully insured - comprehensive public liability cover on all work
  • NPTC-qualified arborists - professionally trained and certified
  • Free, no-obligation quotations - we visit your property and quote at no charge
  • Green waste responsibly removed and recycled - we leave your property clean and tidy
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Tree Pruning & Crown Work FAQs

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Crown reduction shortens the overall height and spread while keeping the natural shape of the tree. Crown thinning removes a proportion of inner branches to let more light and wind through without changing the outline. Crown lifting removes the lowest branches to raise clearance over a path, drive or lawn.

Most deciduous trees are best pruned in late autumn or winter while dormant. Plums, cherries and other stone fruit should be pruned in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease. Evergreens are usually best in spring.

As a rule we would not remove more than about a quarter to a third of the live crown in a single season. Taking more stresses the tree and often triggers dense, weak regrowth. Where a bigger change is needed we stage it over two or three visits.

Yes, if the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or is in a Conservation Area. Pruning counts as works to the tree, so consent from Waverley Borough Council is needed just as it would be for felling. We check before quoting.

Most established garden trees benefit from attention every three to five years. Fast-growing species such as willow or ornamental fruit may need it more often, while a mature oak may go a decade between visits.

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Call us today for a free, no-obligation quote. We're happy to visit and give you honest advice on the best approach for your trees and hedges.