Our Services
Here at Sandy Trees we specialise in all manner of tree work and care. We complete all work to high professional standards and clear all waste from the site leaving your garden tidy.
Crown Reduction
This is giving the tree an all round reduction in branch length. We cut the tree to appropriate growthpoints to mitigate the damage done to the tree, while creating an aesthetically pleasing and balanced shape.
Crown Lifting
This can be a cheap and simple fix. It involves removing the lowest few branches on the tree to allow more space underneath. It does a surprising amount to make the tree look neater.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning involves taking away branches and shoots to allow more light through, without making a drastic impact to the tree, or shocking it into growing faster, as can often happen with incorrect techniques.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Many gardens in the Greater London area have fruit trees, and this has become a speciality of ours. We prune them with hand saws and seceteurs to ensure surgical prescision, and can encourage them to fruit more abundantly and blossom more vibrantly
Tree Planting
We love tree and shrub planting, and can suggest suitable species to give your garden all year round beauty. Some species give good Autumn colour, some blossom in spring, some give fruit or nuts, and more! We will help you to decide on the best species to plant.
Hedge and Shrub Trimming
With specialist tripod ladders and long reach trimmers we can reach even the most awkward high hedge. Likewise at ground level we can trim any hedge or shrub to whatever shape is required (within reason!), using petrol trimmers and hand shears for a professional finish
Applications for Tree Work
Some gardens are located in Conservation Areas where you must apply to the local authority before any work is done. Other specific trees may have Tree Preservation Orders on them. We are happy to check out if your intended work requires permission, and if so can do the necessary paperwork.
Overhanging Branches over Boundaries
These are often a difficult issue and can cause neighbour disputes. We have a working knowledge of arboricultural law and can give good advice on what you can or cannot do, and can present the options to your neighbours in a diplomatic manner if needed..
Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Using modern scientific techniques and natural remedies we can give your ailing trees and shrubs effective and environmentally friendly treatment. We have an extensive knowledge of pests , diseases and treatments.
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding is the removal of an unwanted tree stump with our specialised equipment. We have specialist stump grinders which are lightweight and can easily be carried through a house or narrow garden gate, and can tackle both the biggest and smallest stumps.
Garden Clearance and Maintenance
We can clear gardens right down to the roots, and flatten off areas allowing them to be used again. We make easy work of overgrown and neglected gardens, and afterwards can transform them into more suitable and pleasant areas.
Split and Seasoned logs
We split logs and season them until they are dry. Our logs are excellent quality and we can customise them to your specific needs, be it kindling, big logs or anything in between. We also offer fruit wood such as apple or cherry wood for your barbeque smoking needs.