Dead Tree Removal Near Totnes High Street

Two dead trees in a garden close to Totnes High Street had become a concern for our client. We managed the conservation area process, safely removed both trees, split the timber on site with an axe, for future firewood, and returned to grind out the stumps.

Two Dead Trees in Totnes Town Centre

Our client had two dead trees within their garden near Totnes High Street. With the property sitting within the historic Totnes town centre, access and the surrounding Conservation Area both needed consideration before work started.

As the trees continued to deteriorate, the client wanted to deal with them before brittle branches started falling or the trees became more difficult to remove safely.

Why the Dead Trees Needed Attention

Once a tree dies, branches and sections of the tree gradually become more brittle. Our client was concerned about larger branches dropping into the garden or either tree failing completely.

If you have similar concerns, read our guide to dead and dying tree warning signs to understand some of the signs worth looking out for.

Our Recommendation for the Totnes Property

We recommended dismantling both trees before their condition deteriorated further. Acting at this stage meant our climbing team could dismantle the trees carefully and keep control of the work within the garden.

As part of the tree surgery, we also suggested our on-site log splitting service. This allowed the client to keep the usable timber and season the logs for their own fire.

Tree Work Within the Totnes Conservation Area

The property sits within the Totnes Conservation Area, so we needed to deal with the relevant council process before starting the tree work.

We submitted the proposed works to South Hams District Council on the client’s behalf and dealt with this stage before arranging the removal.

This forms an important part of tree work around Totnes High Street and the historic town centre, where Conservation Area restrictions often apply.

If your property sits within a Conservation Area, or you have a protected tree, read our guide to Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area tree work.

Working With Restricted Access Near Totnes High Street

Town centre tree work often involves tighter access than work at more open properties. At this site, all branch material needed to travel through the rear garden gate into the car park where we had positioned our chipper.

Our team carefully dismantled the trees in sections, moved the branches through the property and processed them at the chipper. We then removed the resulting woodchip from site.

Keeping the Timber for Firewood

Rather than taking all the timber away, we split the usable logs in the client’s garden.

The client stacked the logs in their wood store ready for seasoning. Once properly seasoned, the timber will provide a useful supply of firewood for the following year and reduce the amount they need to buy.

Stump Grinding in Totnes

We later returned to the Totnes property to grind out the remaining stumps and surface roots.

Removing the stumps created more usable garden space and gave the client a suitable area for planting new trees close to where the original trees had stood.

If you have an unwanted tree stump in Totnes, use our stump grinding online estimator to get an indication of the price.

A Safer Garden Ready for New Trees

The client no longer had the concern of two deteriorating trees within the garden. They gained more space for replacement planting and a full log store ready for future use.

The work also dealt with the trees before further deterioration made their removal more complicated.

What Our Totnes Client Said

“Great service. Great value. Professional, efficient, communicative, friendly and very clean.

Both teams were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Cut down two trees, and ground out stumps and surface roots, minimum fuss, minimum mess. In fact, they left my garden in a cleaner state than when they started.

A very competent and reassuring service, from start to finish. Highly recommended. Great job. Thank you.”

ARB Approved Tree Surgeons Serving Totnes

Kneebone Trees is an ARB Approved Contractor through the Arboricultural Association.

ARB Approved Contractors undergo independent assessment covering areas such as tree work standards, health and safety, training, equipment, business practices and customer care.

For homeowners looking for professional tree surgeons in Totnes, this provides independent reassurance about the standards behind the company carrying out the work.

Do You Have a Dead Tree in Totnes?

If you live near Totnes High Street, within Totnes town centre or elsewhere around Totnes and have concerns about a dead or declining tree, early assessment helps establish the safest approach.

We undertake tree surgery, tree removal, stump grinding and hedge trimming throughout Totnes and the surrounding South Hams area.

Book a call with our team, contact us or request a free quote for tree work in Totnes.