Tonypandy's terraces run steeply up the Rhondda Fawr, and the back gardens fall away behind them with woodland on the slopes above. Trees on those banks send low branches over fences, outhouses and steps, and crown lifting is the way to get them out of the path without taking the whole tree away.
We remove the lowest limbs, leave the rest of the canopy as it is and cut cleanly back to the branch collar. Before we start we will be straight with you about how much needs to go, and where a lift would not be enough on its own.
Many Tonypandy gardens are narrow and sloped, so a single tree can dominate the whole space. Its lowest branches might hang over the back door, touch the roof of a lean-to or block the only level spot for a seat. Lifting the crown opens the garden up without losing the screening the tree provides, which in a long, narrow plot can feel like gaining an extra room.
Because plots are small, even a modest lift changes how a garden feels. More light reaches the ground, you can walk upright beneath the canopy, and a view across the valley may open up again. Fences and walls close in many Tonypandy gardens, so we agree the finished height with you before we cut. That way you can picture the result, and tell us if you want a little more or less taken off.
Terraces in Tonypandy rarely have rear access, so tools and branches often have to go through the house or along a shared path. We plan that route before we start, lay protection where it is needed and keep noise and mess down. Larger limbs are lowered in short sections and carried out, not dragged. If neighbours' properties are close, we let them know what is happening.
Carrying everything out by hand limits how fast we can work, but it keeps your home and your neighbours' property safe. Smaller branches are cut down to manageable lengths so the loads stay light. If a tree has grown too big for a simple lift, we will talk through the alternatives with you rather than push for a bigger job, and leave the site swept when we go.
Some trees are protected, and some streets fall inside conservation areas, so before work in Tonypandy we check with the council for preservation orders and tell you what permission, if any, is needed. We also cover Trealaw, Penygraig, Llwynypia, Porth and Clydach Vale for crown lifting. If the woodland above your plot belongs to someone else, we will talk to you about who to ask before any cutting takes place.
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Read the guide →Usually, yes. We bring tools through the house or along a shared path and protect floors and walls as we go. We will look at the route with you first and tell you what to expect. Access is something we plan from the start.
It can, because removing low branches opens the sightline beneath the canopy. How much depends on where the tree sits. If you want the view in mind, tell us and we will keep it in view when marking cuts.
Many trees can be lifted at most times of year, though we may advise against nesting season, when birds use the canopy, or a spell of heavy growth. Once we have seen the tree and the species we will suggest a sensible time, and tell you if waiting a few months would give a cleaner result.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.