Tree surgeons in Malvern

Tree work in Malvern: local notes

• Steep, narrow access is normal here. Ask whether the quote includes getting the timber and brash out of the garden.
• Large conifers like cedars and Wellingtonias are common in the older villa gardens and usually need specialist crown work.
• The open hills and commons are managed by the Malvern Hills Trust. Trees on its land aren't the homeowner's to cut, so contact the Trust about problems.

Protected trees in Malvern

Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area notices in Malvern are handled by Malvern Hills 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: WR13, WR14.

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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