Tredegar sits in the Sirhowy valley, with Bedwellty Park in the town and hillside terraces and sloping gardens around it. The houses are close together and the ground falls away, which makes felling a job to plan. We carry out tree felling in Tredegar with care, taking trees down in sections or whole, whichever the plot allows.
Tell us whether the tree is dead, diseased, leaning, storm-damaged or just unwanted, and we will arrange a visit to look at the job in person. A photograph sent beforehand helps us come prepared for the access and the size of the tree.
On a hillside, a tree that grew straight in its first years can gradually bend downhill as the soil creeps and the wind pushes. In a Tredegar garden that lean can become a worry, especially if the tree stands above a neighbour's house. We examine the base, the roots and the crown to judge how much it has moved, and whether the soil around the roots has opened up.
Where it is safe to do so, we climb and take the tree down in sections, lowering each piece rather than letting it fall downhill. Where the tree is already in a poor state, we adjust the order of cuts and the way weight is released. We explain the plan to you before starting, and we suggest letting neighbours below know, so the area under the tree is kept clear.
Before any tree in Tredegar is felled, we check who owns it and whether the council needs to be involved. A Tree Preservation Order, or a conservation area, can mean permission is required first. We check the status with the council and tell you what we find, so you are not left wondering whether the work is allowed, and we will not cut until it is clear.
Terraced gardens often share boundaries, and a tree on the line may belong to two households. It helps to speak to the neighbour before we arrive. We cover Ebbw Vale, Rhymney, Sirhowy and Georgetown too, so let us know which part of the area you are in and any access problems. Steps, narrow lanes and gates all affect how we plan the work and where the logs go.
We cut the timber into logs and remove the green waste, so your Tredegar garden is left clear. The stump can be cut low or ground out by arrangement. On sloping ground a low stump can help hold the soil, so it is worth discussing with us. If you want logs for your fire, say so before we start.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Tredegar.
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.
See the project →We work across South Wales. Pick your town to see how tree felling works locally.
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.
Read the guide →Taking a tree down should rarely be the first choice, but sometimes it is the only responsible one, and knowing which situation you are in saves worry.
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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 →Wind, creeping soil on a slope and weakened roots can all increase a lean over time. A tree that is moving is worth checking promptly. We examine the base and roots, and tell you honestly whether felling is advisable.
Yes, but with great care. We dismantle it in sections and lower each piece on ropes so nothing falls downhill. We recommend telling the neighbour beforehand, and we are happy to explain the method to them if they ask.
Only if you want us to. The stump can be cut low or ground out by arrangement. Grinding suits a spot you want to plant or build on, while a low stump is fine elsewhere and can help on a slope.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.