Tree Surgeon FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Our arborists and tree surgeons carry out all tree work following BS3998:2010 British Standard Guidelines for Tree Work.
We hold £10 Public and Employers Liability Insurance to cover all aspects of tree surgery and landscaping.
We also have Professional Indemnity Insurance for tree surveys, inspections and consultancy.
We’re CHAS and Alcumus SafeContractor Approved
Accredited by QMS ISO9001 & ISO14001
We have experience getting permission for and working on protected trees with TPOs and trees in conservation areas.
From initial enquiry to project completion, we provide a professional, customer service-focused experience.
Finally, we offer free consultations, site visits and no-obligation quotations.
Yes!! Our tree surgeons, arborists and staff are qualified and insured for the services we provide our clients.
We have £10 million Public and employer liability cover and a professional indemnity policy, so you can rest assured we have protection for any eventuality.
Proof of both our insurances and further details are available on our insurance page.
Regarding tree surgery qualifications, each service/tree-related task may require an individual to have a specific or combination of specialist qualifications to complete the work safely.
Every South London Tree Surgery staff member is qualified to carry out their tasks and responsibilities.
Proof of qualifications are available upon request.
Contact us for more information.
Getting a quote is free and easy.
Contact us for a free consultation, site visit and no-obligation quote, valid for 30 Days.
All quotes come formally written, itemised and emailed electronically.
The most straightforward way to accept a quotation is by replying via email. We can then discuss the next steps, including scheduling the work and arranging logistics such as parking and access.
Whilst we strive to schedule work as soon as possible, there may be delays due to exceptionally busy periods and various factors outside our control.
During the winter months, from October to February, our business experiences a high demand, and inclement weather conditions can result in delays.
Work on protected trees and those within conservation areas will require permission, which may take up to 8 weeks. See our TPO and Conservation page for further details.
At South London Tree Surgery, we strive to schedule all work to accommodate your individual requirements and availability.
Please ask about our availability if you’re working to specific time constraints.
Contact us today. 020 8243 8527
Provided there is suitable access to remove logs, branches and other arising from your property, i.e. side access, then we won’t need access to your home.
Furthermore, our equipment is powered by diesel, petrol, or cordless batteries, eliminating the need for electricity.
We will ensure to leave your garden tidy, minimising any signs of our presence.
Unless agreed otherwise, we will remove all waste and tidy the area by hand, blowing the last of the debris with a handheld leaf blower.
Depending on the size of the tree/project, there may be some lawn damage, but we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
We’ll use preventative measures, for example, ground protection mats when using heavy machinery on saturated ground.
South London Tree Surgery has an excellent reputation for leaving properties in great condition, often better than before we arrive.
We have a green waste carries license and dispose of all waste responsibly.
Most arisings from our tree surgery operations are re-purposed, and we send any remaining green waste to power stations for biomass.
You are also welcome to keep the material, i.e. woodchip or logs, but you must request this beforehand so we can detail it in the quotation.
Contact us today if you have any questions.
