Tree surgeons in Bromsgrove

Tree work in Bromsgrove: local notes

• Larger plots on the edges of town often have trees that pre-date the houses, and some of these are protected. Check before felling.
• Lickey Hills Country Park is run by Birmingham City Council's rangers. Report problem trees on its boundary to them, not to a private firm.
• High hedges that block light can be raised with the council under the high hedges rules if talking to your neighbour fails.

Protected trees in Bromsgrove

Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area notices in Bromsgrove are handled by Bromsgrove District Council. Check before any felling or major pruning. A good tree surgeon will check for you, but the legal responsibility sits with the owner. Trees beside public roads are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council as highway authority. Our guide to TPOs and conservation areas explains how applications work.

Postcodes covered on this page: B60, B61.

How to choose a tree surgeon

• Insurance: ask to see a public liability certificate (many firms carry £5m or more), and employers' liability if they have staff.
• Qualifications: chainsaw and climbing work should be done by people holding NPTC (City & Guilds) or Lantra certificates. Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status is a stronger check.
• A written quote: it should say exactly what will be cut, whether the stump is ground out, and whether waste and logs are taken away.
• Standards: ask whether the work will follow BS3998, the British Standard for tree work.
• Protected trees: a good firm will check for a TPO or conservation area and can make the application. See our TPO guide.

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