All Things Arboriculture from Veteran Tree Surgeons in East Grinstead | DR Newland Tree Care & Fencing

It’s a wonderful thing to have trees growing on your property. They create a more harmonious, natural feel to your outdoor spaces, attract wildlife and offer other benefits like privacy, shielding you from prying eyes. But they also come with responsibility; you’re tasked with keeping them healthy and thriving year round. That’s where our Lingfield based, NPTC trained tree surgeons come in. Covering areas including East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Forest Row and Oxted, we handle all aspects of tree surgery detailed on this page.

Expect a conscientious, timely, tidy and ultimately professional service, from tree surgeons who’ve headed from strength to strength over their three decades in the industry. Simply call us on 01342 821 196 or 07917 734 408. If you need permission from the local authority in Lingfield, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Forest Row or Oxted for work to commence, due to the presence of a Tree Preservation Order, for example, we will be happy to advise on securing this.

Tree Surgery

Crown Thinning - This procedure involves removing branches, typically from the outer crown, to reduce wind resistance and improve light access. It prevents trees from becoming so overgrown and dense that they become safety hazards, develop health issues or cause issues for surrounding vegetation.

Crown Lifting - Just as you’d imagine, this sees us remove smaller branches toward the bottom of the tree to lift its height. This improves light access to surrounding areas, and many Lingfield, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Forest Row and Oxted clients make use of it to allow physical access to parts of a garden, path or similar that might otherwise be blocked by the tree.

Crown Reduction - Sometimes trees grow too large and unwieldy, with their crown becoming dense and difficult to manage. Crown reduction sees tree surgeons carefully reduce the crown’s size by cutting off tertiary branches, which also reduces the stress being placed upon the tree. It can also help improve light access and integration with surrounding environs.

Tree Removal - There are two types of removal that tree surgeons employ: directional feeling and sectional dismantling. The former relies on there being enough space for the tree to be carefully cut to fall down in a predetermined space. It’s ideal for jobs around Lingfield, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Forest Row and Oxted where property and other trees aren’t standing in the way due to its speed and efficacy. Sectional dismantling is the other form of tree surgery we can opt for, which as the name implies, sees us cut the tree down branch by branch to reduce the risk to nearby property and horticulture.

Stump Grinding - After a tree is felled or dismantled, you may be left with a stump. Some of our clients moved into properties where there already was a stump, which eventually grows out and becomes a blight on the environment - as well as a potential tripping hazard. Stump grinding sees us use powerful machinery to level it out. It’s a vital form of tree surgery as it helps avoid having to totally remove a stump, which might mean digging up a massive area of land due to the depths that roots have reached.

Pruning & Hedge Cutting - While many green-thumbed residents of Lingfield, East Grinstead, Edenbridge, Forest Row and Oxted prefer to handle pruning and hedge cutting themselves, others like to leave it to our tree surgeons. After all, each type of tree depending on the season, its age and environmental factors requires a specific approach to ensure a healthy, long life. Poor quality pruning can easily cause serious health issues down the line. And likewise with hedge cutting, the equipment required and the potential danger of reaching particular areas can really make it not worth the hassle.