Safe removal of dead, dangerous, or unwanted trees with full protection for your property. In most cases, trees are removed using one of two methods: sectional tree felling or straight tree felling.
Sectional tree felling is a technique where a tree is carefully dismantled and removed in smaller sections. This method is essential when space is limited, allowing trees to be removed safely while avoiding nearby buildings, roads, and utility services.
In professional tree surgery, work positioning is carried out by a fully certified climber using specialist ropes and a safety harness to access the tree safely. The climber ascends to the top of the tree to establish a secure anchor point before any cutting begins.
From there, the climber carefully descends to the lower canopy and works methodically back upwards, removing branches in controlled, manageable sections. This approach ensures safe, efficient tree work and is commonly used by experienced tree surgeons across Sheffield
If a tree is unsafe to climb, our team can use a MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) or cherry picker to carry out the work safely. MEWPs provide secure access to hazardous or structurally unsound trees, though they require adequate space and stable ground conditions to operate effectively.
Our experienced MEWP operators carry out thorough risk assessments before work begins, ensuring every job is completed safely and efficiently. This method is commonly used for complex tree surgery projects across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
Mechanised tree dismantling involves the use of specialist machinery to remove trees safely and efficiently in controlled sections. Equipment such as excavators, telehandlers, HIAB trucks and purpose-built machines fitted with grapple saw attachments can securely hold, cut and manoeuvre large sections of timber with precision.
This method removes the need for a climber, significantly improving safety while increasing productivity. Mechanised tree dismantling is particularly effective for large-scale or high-risk projects and is widely used for tree removal work across Sheffield.
Straight tree felling is a felling technique used to fell trees in one go in their entirety.
During straight tree felling, the tree feller creates an initial wedge-shaped cut, known as a gob cut, at the base of the tree to accurately control the direction of the fall.
A secondary felling cut is then made to allow the tree to fall smoothly and safely in one controlled movement. When carried out correctly and in suitable conditions, straight felling is often quicker and safer than sectional dismantling.
This method removes the need for climbing or working at height, reducing risk and making it an effective solution for tree felling projects across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
Following tree felling, most clients request the complete removal of all tree arisings from the site. Removing trees from difficult or restricted locations is one of our specialities and we use a wide range of professional tree surgery machinery and equipment to carry out the work efficiently.
Branches are typically processed on site using a high-powered wood chipper, with the resulting woodchip loaded directly into our bespoke tree surgery vehicles for safe transportation and disposal.
Larger timber sections are extracted using specialist equipment such as skid steers and arb trolleys, or manually where access is limited. This ensures a clean, safe finish on all tree removal projects across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
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