Articles

Many neighbour disputes start with something as simple as an overhanging branch, blocked light or tree roots—but what begins as a minor irritation can quickly become expensive, stressful and even involve legal issues. Our latest article explains your rights, your responsibilities, and the practical steps you can take to resolve problems before they escalate. It’s a short read that could save you a great deal of time, money and unnecessary conflict.

This article explores how tree-related insurance claims are assessed when damage occurs, and why outcomes are not always as straightforward as many property owners expect. It explains how insurers and loss adjusters investigate factors such as tree condition, maintenance history, and any visible warning signs to determine whether reasonable care was taken. Using real court cases and practical examples, the article highlights where liability can arise, what “reasonable care” actually means in practice, and how simple inspection and record-keeping can play an important role in protecting both homeowners and organisations.

This guide outlines some of the most common tree hazards that can be identified through routine visual inspection, including signs of decline, structural weaknesses, decay, and root instability. By understanding what to look for and recognising early warning signs, property owners and land managers can reduce the risk of unexpected tree failure and make informed decisions about when professional assessment or maintenance may be required.

Of course, quality tree work comes at a cost, but there’s a way to get extra value, and sometimes even free work when our team is already onsite.

A useful checklist to identify issues and prevent damage to people, property and the trees themselves as well as showing you where a tree surgeon can help to get the safest and best possible results.

A Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) is a professional ground-level inspection designed to identify early signs of structural weakness, decay and instability before they develop into more significant hazards.

Beauty or beast? A tree lover’s guide to spotting this fascinating but harmful fungus!

It’s a common sight on a woodland walk, and although the fruiting body of the Honey Fungus has aesthetic appeal, there’s nothing sweet about having this deadly fungus in your garden.

Many regard tree surgeons simply as those who cut down trees, but for lots of professional arborists, the conservation of our natural environment and the maintenance of all types and condition of trees is of paramount importance.