Chepstow sits on the River Wye, with its castle above the water, the Wye Valley National Landscape upstream and the Forest of Dean across the river. Steep wooded ground and mature trees are part of daily life here, and many period houses have large trees close to their walls. We carry out tree surgery throughout the town and the land around it.
That includes sectional felling, crown reductions, removing dead or diseased limbs and clearing storm-fallen timber. We also work in Tutshill, Mathern, Caerwent and Shirenewton, so homes beyond the town centre, including those across the river from the castle, are within our usual area.
Many Chepstow gardens are built into the hillside, with steps, terraces and tall retaining walls. Trees on that kind of ground are harder to take down, because a dropped branch can slide or roll a long way. We work in sections, lowering each piece on a rope and keeping control of the load, so that nothing damages walls, paths or neighbouring land below.
Getting equipment and timber to and from the tree can be the hardest part. We look at the route on a first visit, whether that means a steep path, a narrow lane or stairs, and we say how everything will be moved, including how chippings and branches will be taken out. Sometimes logs have to be carried out by hand, and we would rather you knew that before we start.
Because Chepstow borders the Wye Valley National Landscape and has its own conservation areas, many trees carry some form of protection. A Tree Preservation Order or a conservation area can mean the council must be told, or give permission, before work begins. We ask the local council for you and make sure the right steps are taken, so the work is carried out lawfully.
Mature trees on the wooded slopes and in older gardens often support wildlife, including nesting birds and, in some cases, bats in cavities and split limbs. We check for signs before we climb. If we find a nest or a roost, we stop, explain what it means, and agree with you a sensible plan, which may involve waiting until the animals have finished with the tree and no longer need it.
Wind funnelling along the Wye and over the hills can strain trees on the edge of Chepstow, and heavy rain softens the soil around their roots. When a limb comes down or a tree starts to lean over a house, road or path, we treat it as an emergency call-out and make it safe as a priority. When we finish, the timber and green waste go with us and the garden is left tidy.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Chepstow.
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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 →Some may be, depending on where they stand. Conservation areas and Tree Preservation Orders are both found around the town. We check with the local council before cutting any tree, and tell you what permissions or notices are needed first.
In most cases, yes, with the right method. We climb and take it down in short sections, roped and lowered under control, rather than felling it whole. We look at the slope and what lies below first, and say if anything needs extra preparation.
Yes, Tutshill is one of the nearby places we cover, along with Mathern, Caerwent and Shirenewton. Tell us where you are and what the tree is like, and we will arrange a time to come and look at it.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.