Abergavenny sits in the Usk valley with Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge rising behind it, and the trees here reflect that: old garden specimens, hedgerow oaks and ash, and plenty of large trees beside period terraces and villas. We carry out tree surgery across the town, from careful reductions to full sectional removals, and we explain what needs doing and why before any cutting begins.
Whether a tree has become too big for its space, has dead limbs overhead, or has come down in a gale, we will look at it on site and talk through the options. We also cover Llanfoist, Govilon and Crickhowell, so a visit to the edge of the national park is not a problem.
Many Abergavenny gardens were laid out when the houses were built, and the trees planted then have had a long time to grow. A mature tree close to a villa wall, a drain run or a neighbour's fence needs a planned approach. Where there is room we reduce or take the tree down in sections, lowering each piece on ropes rather than dropping it, so lawns, glasshouses and walls are protected.
Access matters as much as the tree. Some Abergavenny properties have narrow side passages or steps up from the road, and we plan around that before we arrive, including where timber can be stacked and chipped. Overhead power lines and shared boundaries are checked at the start, and we will tell you plainly if a job needs something arranging first, such as a conversation with a neighbour.
Not every tree can simply be cut. Abergavenny has conservation areas, and the town lies beside a national park, so a tree may be covered by a Tree Preservation Order or need notice given to the council before work starts. We check this with the local council as a matter of routine and will not cut a protected tree without the right permission in place. If you already know of an order, tell us at the outset.
Wildlife is the other thing we look for. Hedgerow and garden trees around the Usk valley are used by nesting birds through spring and summer, and disturbing an active nest is against the law. If we find one, we will explain the options, which often means leaving the work until the birds have finished. Bats can also use older trees, so we look at cavities and loose bark before climbing.
High ground around Abergavenny catches weather coming off the hills, and after a strong wind a limb can split or a whole tree can come down across a garden or a drive. If a tree is threatening a house or blocking access, we treat it as an emergency call-out and make it safe first. Once the work is finished, we take the timber and green waste away and leave the site tidy, with paths swept.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Abergavenny.
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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 →Most trees are perfectly safe, but certain signs suggest a tree is weakened, and knowing what to look for helps you act before something falls.
Read the guide →Stay calm, keep clear of the tree and any cables, and call for help, because a fallen tree can still be unstable and dangerous long after the wind drops.
Read the guide →It depends on the tree and where it stands. Some are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, and trees in a conservation area usually need the council told before work begins. We check with the local council for you before cutting, so you are not caught out. If your tree is covered, we will explain what application is needed.
Usually yes. Climbing and sectional dismantling mean we do not always need a vehicle beside the tree, and we carry pieces out by hand where we have to. We would want to see the access first, then tell you how the work would be done and where timber and chippings would be handled.
Yes, timber and green waste are taken away as part of the job, and we leave the site tidy. If you would like logs kept for a woodburner, tell us before we start and we can leave them stacked in a spot that suits you. We talk through this when we look at the tree.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.