Hedge trimming and maintenance in Richmond upon Thames
Regular pruning of your hedges and shrubs will help them stay dense, healthy, and compact. There is a variety of hedge pruning and trimming techniques, but generally we distinguish between formative pruning of new hedges and shrubs, and maintenance pruning of established hedges
Formative pruning Formative pruning is required for newly established hedges in the first few years of their growth. It is usually carried out in the winter, or in early spring (unlike maintenance pruning which is generally done in the spring or summer). Maintenance pruning Once a hedge or shrub is established, it needs to be trimmed regularly. Depending on the plant type and size, maintenance pruning should be carried out at least once per year, but might be needed up to every six weeks if there is a desire to maintain strict geometric shape and size. Hedge removal If a shrub or hedge is overgrown and cannot be successfully renovated (as is the case for many conifer hedges for example) it needs to be cut down and removed or replaced with a new plant. Our specialists can assist you with fully removing the hedge and ensuring the area it’s ready for replanting or other use. Hedge trimming and UK law It is imperative that before any hedge work commences, the growth is thoroughly checked for any bird nesting activity. The UK Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 was implemented to help with bird conservation, and among other things under its Section 1 it is an offence to “intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built, or to intentionally kill, injure or take chicks or adults, or intentionally take or destroy any eggs.” Under this definition of intentional damage falls cutting a hedge where a bird is building a nest or a nest is already present. Therefore, if any nesting activity is detected, the trimming work must be delayed until after the nesting season, which could mean until summer, as late as August, which is the end of the nesting season for most bird species. 
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WHY CHOOSE US
We are a small, family-run business. So when you give us a call, you can be sure you will receive a friendly, and professional treatment. We work with you to understand exactly what you need, and provide you the perfect service to fit your requirements. In our business, we are driven by the following principles:
Transparency
With us you know before we start the job how much you'll be paying. No gimmicks and no tricks, no hidden taxes, outcall charges, one-off fees. If we find something unexpected during our work, for example a signs of a disease in the tree, we will explain to you the facts, and leave it up to you to decide if you want to finish the the job at the original quoted price, or if you'd like to hire us to provide any additional services.
Quality
All our specialists are fully qualified and insured to carry out the work, so you can have complete peace of mind. We continuously invest in modern tools and equipment, as well as the education of our specialists in the latest techniques and trends in tree and hedge care. This allows us to provide an efficient and quick service, with minimal disturbance to the surroundings. We also provide free waste removal, so when we leave your property it will look clean and neat.
Competitive pricing
We strive to provide you with very cost efficient service, while never compromising on quality or safety. We explain exactly what is included in the quote, and make sure the price is final, unless you specifically request additional services. That way you can be sure there will be no nasty surprises on your bill once the job is finished.
How does the process work?
When you give us a call, we will ask you for a bit more details about the tree services you need, to establish the overall potential scope of work, as well as what equipment our specialists might need to get the job done. Shortly thereafter, one of our qualified tree surgeons will call you directly to give you a price estimate, and discuss your availability for a no-obligation, free consultation. At the consultation, we will give you an upfront, final price quotation and explain in detail what is included in the price. At that time, if you are happy with the quote, you can choose to let us proceed with the job. The whole process is very simple and efficient, depending on our availability and size of job, we can provide tree removal and pruning services with 1-2 days lead time. We provide emergency callouts for tree removal all around Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Kingston Upon Thames, Surbiton, and Norbiton.
Transparency
With us you know before we start the job how much you'll be paying. No gimmicks and no tricks, no hidden taxes, outcall charges, one-off fees. If we find something unexpected during our work, for example a signs of a disease in the tree, we will explain to you the facts, and leave it up to you to decide if you want to finish the the job at the original quoted price, or if you'd like to hire us to provide any additional services.
Quality
All our specialists are fully qualified and insured to carry out the work, so you can have complete peace of mind. We continuously invest in modern tools and equipment, as well as the education of our specialists in the latest techniques and trends in tree and hedge care. This allows us to provide an efficient and quick service, with minimal disturbance to the surroundings. We also provide free waste removal, so when we leave your property it will look clean and neat.
Competitive pricing
We strive to provide you with very cost efficient service, while never compromising on quality or safety. We explain exactly what is included in the quote, and make sure the price is final, unless you specifically request additional services. That way you can be sure there will be no nasty surprises on your bill once the job is finished.
How does the process work?
When you give us a call, we will ask you for a bit more details about the tree services you need, to establish the overall potential scope of work, as well as what equipment our specialists might need to get the job done. Shortly thereafter, one of our qualified tree surgeons will call you directly to give you a price estimate, and discuss your availability for a no-obligation, free consultation. At the consultation, we will give you an upfront, final price quotation and explain in detail what is included in the price. At that time, if you are happy with the quote, you can choose to let us proceed with the job. The whole process is very simple and efficient, depending on our availability and size of job, we can provide tree removal and pruning services with 1-2 days lead time. We provide emergency callouts for tree removal all around Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham, Kingston Upon Thames, Surbiton, and Norbiton.
