Manchester Tree Surgeon

Crown Reduction

Find out about our crown reduction tree services

Preparation

We prepare our team to handle the job, environment and the weather conditions they will be facing. Our workspace, gear and equipment are then prepared for action.

Operation

We then execute our plan using our skilled climbers and well thought out strategy. After the job is done, we remove all traces of mess.

Quality Control

Our tools and equipment are checked for defects. A final site sweep is conducted to make sure everything is in place and nothing is damaged.

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What is Crown Reduction?

Altrincham Tree Surgeons

Crown reduction is the reduction in height and/or spread of the crown (the foliage bearing portions) of a tree. Crown reduction may be used to reduce mechanical stress on individual branches or the whole tree; make the tree more suited to its immediate environment; or to reduce the effects of shading and light loss.
Combined with some crown lifting and crown thinning the final result of a whole tree reduction can really open up the area around a tree and increase the light and feeling of space in your garden.

There is a limit to how much you can take off a tree however. A large mature tree cannot simply be hacked down to a much smaller size without causing serious long term damage and decline in the tree. 30% of the tree’s “volume” is generally regarded as the limit to how much a tree can be reduced and every cut needs to be done in the right place to avoid “die-back” and future decay.

Aesthetically, if a skilled tree surgeon reduces a tree, it should still have a natural looking appearance that respects the form and structure of that particular species. If a tree looks like it has obviously been cut back, then it’s most likely been done incorrectly. “Stubby” branches are a sure sign that whoever has cut the tree lacks the necessary knowledge and skill. When choosing a tree surgeon or arborist in Manchester and Cheshire to reduce your trees, take a look at the Before and After pictures on their website. This will give you a good indication of what you can expect yours to look like.

The Before and After images below are of crown reductions carried out by our tree surgeon teams for various clients in Manchester and Cheshire.

London Plane tree in Altrincham

We were asked to reduce this magnificent London Plane tree in Altrincham (below) towards the end of last year. It was starting to block out light for the owner and three of the adjoining houses. All the residents love the tree but they wanted to reduce its size because it was becoming a little overbearing!

They definitely did not want it just hacking back so we suggested a crown reduction, and they were thrilled with the result. It still is a “big” tree but it’s now much lighter and brighter in the clients’ gardens and homes.

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Two Horse Chestnut trees in Stockport

Manchester Tree Surgeons

A client in Bramhall, Stockport had recently installed a brand new thatched roof and now wanted the trees next to the house reducing and pruning back away from the property. She wanted more light in the house and garden, and wanted to remove the risk of any branches falling onto the new roof in high winds. This was the result following a crown reduction from one of our professional tree surgeon teams

Training

Lack of experience and training can lead to serious damage to your tree and can also leave you with an unsightly, out of place tree.

Tree Collar

Pruning too close to the tree collar can lead to potential decay which can spread to the tree trunk causing further damage.

Tree appearance

Branches should be carefully selected to ensure your tree is left looking natural and healthy – as opposed to over pruned and unnatural.

Crown Lifting Advice

Crown lifting is quick and relatively easy to do, however, lack of training and knowledge can result in damage to the tree. When performed correctly, crown lift tree surgery can be good for a number of different things and can be easily maintained.

We’ve picked out a few points of advice for you to take into consideration. However, if you have any more questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Richard Wright
Goalkeeping Coach at Manchester City FC
“Excellent work, great price, really pleasant guys. Reduced a large sycamore tree and left everything spotless in about 2 hours. Highly recommended.”
J & N Johnson
Owners of Altrincham Market
“We have been customers for several years. We love the sensitivity of the whole team to the welfare of the trees as well as the aesthetics of the garden and surrounding landscape. Work in our grounds over the years has ranged from gentle pruning to the efficient felling of really large trees, each time the teamwork and the speed of work has been astonishing, from dealing with preservation orders to carting away debris. Pricing is keen: having all the equipment and professionals in-house certainly keeps the cost down.”
Danny Drinkwater
Premier League winner 2015/2016
“Many thanks Nick for a great job!”
SImon Moran
Founder of SJM Promotions and owner of Warrington Wolves Rugby League Football Club
“Great team… worked really well together. Left the garden very tidy. Will have them back any time. Good job done!”
Keith Edwards
Bafta award-winning cameraman for ITN News
“Nick’s team were prompt, efficient, experts, friendly and tidy. A fantastic crew who are clearly dedicated to their profession.”
Corinne Drewery
Lead singer of 80’s pop sensation Swing Out Sisters – Breakout!
“Dear Nick, hope you had a great holiday. Than you so much for your prompt and efficient work. The team were excellent – our garden is now light and clear without looking stripped and bare. The guys were great – and a credit to you. thank you so much for all the hard work – It’s much appreciated.”
Lars Van De Goor
Award-winning tree photographer
“I took a quick look at your website, you are the trees barber. Nice to see you take care of the trees with so much respect”
SIR Kostya Novoselov
Nobel Prize winner for Physics 2010
“Nick and his friendly team took down a selection of trees that were growing right up against our house. The whole process, from the initial site visit to the removal was very professional and we are delighted with the result. The team was respectful of our garden and they took great care to leave our garden very tidy.”