Does this sound like your garden?
A tree that was small when it was planted is now taller than the house. It hangs over the roof and gutters, blocks the light, fills the drains with leaves and you worry about the next storm. There is no side gate, so you cannot see how anyone could get it out.
The job
A tall tree had grown up against the back extension of a terraced house. Its branches hung over the roof and gutters and shaded the whole garden. With no side access and houses on every side, we took it down in small sections and cleared everything away.
What we did
- Checked the tree was not protected before any cutting
- Took the crown down in small sections, away from the roof and gutters
- Cut the trunk down to a low stump by the fence
- Cleared all branches, wood and leaves from the garden
Photos of this job
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Questions people ask
Can a big tree be removed from a garden with no side access?
Yes. It is cut into small sections that can be carried through the house on covered floors, or passed over a back wall or fence where there is access.
Do I need permission to remove a tree from my garden?
Only if it has a Tree Preservation Order, or you live in a conservation area, where the council needs six weeks' notice. We check before we cut.
Will you remove the stump?
We can cut it low by the ground or grind it out below ground level so you can lay turf or paving over it. Grinding is usually priced separately.
Karol Antolak
Owner of A.K. Gardening Specialist in Northolt. Looking after gardens across West London since 2006. Fully insured, DBS checked.
