FAQ

What accreditations does Brookmans Park Tree Surgery have?

We are members of the Arboricultural Association, NFU Mutual and CHAS (The Health and Safety Assessment Scheme). Qualifying as a member of CHAS ensures that we are compliant in all the Health & Safety standards.

We are re-assessed regularly by both the Arboricultural Association and CHAS that ensures we remain up-to-date with all aspects of Health & Safety.

Does Brookmans Park Tree Surgery provide free quotations?

All quotations are free and there is no obligation to proceed with any of the work that has been quoted for.

For any works that are to be quoted, it will always require one of our qualified arborist to visit your site for a full inspection.

In addition we are happy to discuss any requirements and provide some advice over the phone.

What's the situation concerning Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas?

We always ask that you to check to make sure your tree(s) are not under a TPO (Tree Preservation Order) or fall in a Conservation Area.

For a small administration fee, we can make an application to the Council on your behalf to check against a TPO or Conservation Order. We will be deduct this charge if the work is carried out with us. Alternatively, you can make the application yourself and we will carry out the work once permission has been granted.

Will my lawn and plants be damaged?

As with any maintenance work there is a slight risk. Where needed or if requested, we can place clean boarding on lawns and plastic sheeting over shrub beds to protect them. There might be some additional costs involved.

If there is extreme weather and we feel that this would compromise our ability to undertake the work to our usual high standards we would discuss postponing the work.

Will there be any mess left once the project has been completed?

We take all the waste away and sites are left to an extremely high standard of tidiness.

Can I use any of the wood waste?

We can leave any wood chips which are suitable for garden use at your request. We can also ring and stack wood which is suitable as firewood.

When is the best time of year for tree surgery to be carried out?

If a tree is healthy and only requires either pruning, crown reduction or lifting, we suggest that this is undertaken either after leaf fall in the autumn or before bud burst in spring. If the tree is to be removed to ground level or if it is hedge cutting then this can be done at any time of the year.

Is regular tree maintenance beneficial?

Regular maintenance, designed to promote plant health and vigour, ensures that they continue to thrive. Maintenance also most importantly, prevents any hazardous environments and safety risks from loose/fractured boughs which would be picked up on inspection.

Regular tree inspections can prevent or reduce the severity of any future disease(s), insect or environmental problems. Our qualified arborist will examine buds, leaf size, appearance, twig growth, and note the condition of the truck and crown.

Crown die-back (gradual death of the upper part of the tree) and trunk decay are often symptoms of other problems that began earlier. Early diagnosis can be vital in preventing intensive tree work and save on potential expensive and avoidable costs to remedy the situation. We like to say, 'prevention is better than a cure!'

What about Health & Safety on the project?

All works are carried out in compliance of Health & Safety Laws and all equipment used is of the highest standard (passing all safety inspections).

Every job also has an individual Risk Assessment report.

Method Statements can also be completed if you require which outlines how the work will be undertaken.

Is Brookmans Park Tree Surgery insured and what does it cover?

We hold public liability insurance (£10 million). This also provides cover for any member of staff working for Brookmans Park Tree Surgery.

A copy of our policy can be made available to you upon request.

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