Maesteg lies at the head of the Llynfi valley, with terraced streets running along the slopes and wooded hillsides above. Gardens here tend to be on a slant, and trees often grow on banks, behind retaining walls or right against the back of a house. We carry out tree surgery in Maesteg, taking each site's slope and access into account.
Jobs range from taking a single branch off a garden tree to felling a large one in sections. We also work in Caerau, Nantyffyllon, Pontycymmer and Llangynwyd, so the surrounding parts of the valley are part of our usual area as well as the town.
A tree on a bank behaves differently from one on level ground. Roots can push against retaining walls, a trunk may lean downhill, and anything that falls can slide a long way. We plan for that by climbing the tree and removing it a piece at a time, using ropes to lower each section so nothing can run away down the garden or onto the property below.
In many Maesteg terraces, the only way out is through the house or along a narrow back path. We look at that on the first visit and tell you how timber and brash will be moved. If we have to carry everything by hand to a vehicle, the plan has to reflect that, and we would rather it was agreed at the outset.
The woods on the slopes above Maesteg are home to birds, and some trees on the edge of gardens have cavities or loose bark that bats might use. We look for signs before climbing, particularly through spring and summer. If we find an active nest, we leave it alone and explain what that means for timing, which sometimes means pausing the work.
Trees can also be protected. Tree Preservation Orders and conservation area rules may apply, and some woodland on the hillside may not be on your land at all. We check with the local council, and we want to know who owns the tree before we cut, so the work goes ahead lawfully and without disputes later. Trees on the hillside behind Maesteg homes are often not as simple as they look.
Wet ground and strong winds in the Llynfi valley can bring down limbs or even whole trees in Maesteg, sometimes onto roofs, paths or parked cars. If a tree is endangering a building or blocking access, we treat it as an emergency call-out and make it safe first. When the work is done, we remove the timber and green waste and leave your garden tidy.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Maesteg.
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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 →Often yes, though we take care not to disturb the wall. The tree is taken down in sections, and we think about what the roots may be doing. We may suggest cutting the stump low rather than pulling it out, to avoid undermining the wall.
First find out who owns it, as it may be on land that is not yours. If it is yours, we can inspect it and advise. If it belongs to someone else, you may need to let the owner or the council know about your concern.
Yes, where we have to. Some Maesteg gardens can only be reached on foot, so branches and logs are carried out by hand. We will tell you at the first visit how the job will work, so you know what to expect.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.