Tonypandy lies in the Rhondda Fawr, with steep terraced streets, sloping back gardens and woodland on the valley sides. A tree that stands in one of those gardens is often just metres from the next house. We do tree felling in Tonypandy with that in mind, always taking trees down in a controlled, planned way.
Dead, diseased, leaning or storm-damaged trees are the usual jobs, along with shrubs and conifers that have simply got too big. Tell us about yours and we will arrange a visit. A few details and a photograph are enough to start the conversation.
With houses in a continuous row, there is almost never enough space to drop a tree in Tonypandy. We climb, tie off each limb and lower it to a cleared patch of ground, taking the tree apart from the top. That keeps roofs, glass and the neighbouring gardens safe, and it keeps the cutting predictable. It is slower than felling in one piece, but it is the only sensible way here.
Before we start, we check the trunk for splits, rot and hollows, and the roots for signs of lifting, because a weak tree does not always behave as expected once cutting begins. If we find a problem that changes the plan, we tell you straight away, rather than carrying on regardless. Honest advice matters more to us than a quick job. Neighbours are told first.
Many Tonypandy back gardens are reached only through the house or by a narrow back lane, and sloping ground makes carrying timber hard work. We plan the route on the visit, and we protect floors and walls if we have to go through the house. Tell us about steps and gates when you get in touch. Heavy logs on a slope need handling with a clear plan.
Woodland above the gardens can blur boundaries, so we check who owns the tree and whether a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area applies. We also cover Trealaw, Penygraig, Llwynypia, Porth and Clydach Vale, and the same checks apply. It takes little time and avoids problems later. Ask us if you are unsure. We are happy to talk it through. Ask us anything first.
After the tree is down, we cut the timber into logs and remove the green waste, so your Tonypandy garden is not left with a pile to deal with. The stump can be cut low or ground out by arrangement, depending on what you plan for the space. If you would like logs kept for burning, let us know beforehand.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Tonypandy.
Tree FellingThis tall conifer stood in a Bridgend back garden beside dark fencing and a patio, before we took it down.
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Tree FellingWe felled and cut up trees in a Caerphilly back garden, chipping the branches and leaving the plot cleared.
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Tree FellingWe took out trees and shrubs from a walled Cardiff back garden, leaving an open lawn next to the conservatory.
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Often you can fell a garden tree freely, but protected trees and larger amounts of timber need checks first, and this guide explains who to ask.
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Tree surgery is priced job by job rather than from a fixed list, so this guide explains what moves the cost up or down and how to get a firm figure.
Read the guide →Rarely enough to drop it whole, so we dismantle it in sections from the top, lowering each piece on a rope. That keeps neighbouring houses and gardens safe. We explain the method to you on the visit. Tell us about the access too.
It is common in the Rhondda and we can plan for it. We carry cut timber through carefully and protect floors and walls on the way. Tell us about the route, and any narrow turns, when you first contact us.
Signs include a growing lean, cracks or splits, dead branches, fungus at the base and lifted soil around the roots. If you notice any of these, tell us and we will look at the tree and give you our honest opinion.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.