Tree Surgeons In Falkirk
O’Neill Trees & Timber are Tree Surgeons in Falkirk. We are fully insured, trained and environmentally concious. We love trees, we love talking about trees and we want the best for your trees. As Tree Surgeons, you can trust us to do the best for your trees and garden.
Emergency Tree Surgeon
If you require an emergency Tree Surgeon please contact us on 01324 309 789. This diverts through to our mobile phone and we will call you straight back.
What is a Tree Surgeon?
A tree surgeon, also known as an arborist, is a professional who specialises in the care and maintenance of trees. Our work involves assessing the health of trees, diagnosing and treating diseases and infestations, pruning branches for safety or aesthetics, and sometimes removing trees that are dead, dangerous, or unwanted.
We will provide expert assessment of your trees to ensure the correct management strategy is applied to suit both your needs and your trees to keep your trees looking great but also help keep them safe and healthy.
Management and maintenance activities we offer include:
- Tree Survey and Tree Inspection
- Tree Surgery
- Emergency Tree Surgery
- Tree Pruning
- Crown Reduction, Crown Lifting and Crown Thinning
- Tree Felling & Removal
We also offer Hedge Trimming, Hedge Reduction and Hedge Removal to help keep your green spaces in the Falkirk area, including: Bo’Ness, Stirling and Linlithgow in great condition. Please contact us for more information and to arrange a site visit.
Why choose Trees & Timber Ltd for your Tree Surgery needs?
- Fully Insured: Our tree surgeons are all insured so you know you are in good hands
- 24/7 Emergency Availability: We know that trees don’t work 9-5 so we are available 24/7 for emergency tree work
- Fully Trained: We have many years experience in tree surgery
- Affordable Pricing: We provide transparent and competitive pricing with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Comprehensive Services: From removing a branch to tree felling, we offer a full range of tree surgery services.
Frequently Asked Questions
When it comes to the health and maintenance of your trees, hiring a qualified and experienced tree surgeon is essential. However, finding the right professionals can be daunting.
To help you navigate this process, we’ve compiled a list of ten frequently asked questions that you should consider before hiring a tree surgeon in Central Scotland.
1) What qualifications do you have?
Asking about qualifications is crucial. In the UK, tree surgeons should have relevant certifications, such as City & Guilds NPTC (National Proficiency Tests Council) in relevant disciplines. Additionally, memberships of professional bodies like the Arboricultural Association demonstrate commitment to maintaining high standards in practice. O’Neill Trees & Timber have a broad range of relevant and up to date NPTC and First Aid qualifications and are members of the Arboricultural Association. We are happy to show our credentials upon request, this is a common practice in the commercial sector.
2) Can you provide References?
A reputable tree surgeon will be happy to provide you with references or testimonials from previous customers.
This can give you peace of mind and insight into their workmanship and customer service. An easy way to check our standard of work at O’Neill Trees & Timber is to check out our Google Reviews click here.
3) Are you insured?
Insurance is a must for any tree surgeon. A qualified, professional should carry both public liability insurance and employers’ liability insurance.
This protects you, your property, and the workers in case of an accident or damage during the job. O’Neill Trees & Timber carries extensive insurance cover including Employers liability insurance, Public liability insurance and Professional indemnity insurance, all of which we are happy to evidence upon request.
4) What methods do you use for tree surgery?
Different tree surgery jobs require different methods. Whether it’s pruning, felling, or crown reduction, ask how the tree surgeon plans to approach the task. A reliable tree surgeon will explain their methods clearly and discuss the rationale behind them.
At O’Neill Trees & Timber, we use the most up to date methods in line with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and industry best practice. This can include tree climbing requiring ropes and harnesses through to the use of cranes and other cutting edge machinery where required.
5) Will you provide a detailed written quote?
Always ask for a written quote detailing the work to be done, equipment to be used, and expected timelines. This helps prevent any misunderstandings and allows for better budget management while ensuring that all the contractors who are quoting are going to provide the same or similar outcomes.
O’Neill Trees & Timber believes that ambiguity surrounding a job does not serve our clients or us, so we endeavour to make sure we have taken the time to understand what our client’s needs are and how we can best serve them as cost effectively as possible which is then extensively detailed in our Project Proposal with our full terms and conditions attached to ensure there are no surprises.
6) What precautions do you take to protect my property?
Tree surgery by its very nature can be risky work that may pose a hazard to nearby property and infrastructure. Inquire how the tree surgeon plans to safeguard your greenspace, structures, and other surrounding trees during the process. O’Neill Trees & Timber are committed to preventing damage from occurring and in the unlikely event that damage were to occur, you can be assured that we will endeavour to make good any issues which arise, in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here.
7) How do you handle waste disposal?
Responsible tree surgeons should outline how they will handle any woodchip or wood generated from the job. Proper disposal not only ensures compliance with environmental regulations but also shows professionalism.
O’Neill Trees & Timber are a responsible company who are committed to protecting and enhancing the environment. Our wood chip is recycled and becomes either biomass or compost and branch wood often becomes firewood. Finally, we are passionate about ensuring large stems can be kept for sawmilling to create timber with local provenance, which sets us apart from many others in our industry who don’t see past biomass or firewood.
8) What factors influence the cost of a job?
Understanding how costs are calculated can help you understand whether you are receiving good value or not. Factors can include tree size, the complexity of the work, proximity to utilities, access difficulties, and the potential need for additional equipment. O’Neill Trees & Timber have vast experience of working in many different environments from rural forests to town centres. We have our own fleet of specialist low impact equipment and a wide network of equally specialist subcontractors which can make difficult jobs easy.
9) Do tree surgeons respond to emergencies following stormy weather or high winds?
Trees can often be badly affected by high winds from limb failure through to complete tree failure, this is particularly problematic when trees are near buildings and infrastructure. Untrained and inexperienced chainsaw owners often misunderstand the risks from windblown trees and try to tackle them, themselves. Unfortunately, storm damaged and windblown trees are in fact some of the most dangerous trees to work on due to hidden forces and instability, ready to be unleashed on an unsuspecting chainsaw user.
O’Neill Trees & Timber are both qualified and experienced in making these dangerous trees safe and allowing our customers to get on with their busy lives with minimal disruption by offering a 24/7 emergency tree work response during named storm events.
10) How do I tell the difference between a tree surgeon and other tradespeople that may use chainsaws?
Lastly, choosing the right tree surgeon involves thorough research and asking the right questions. By addressing the above questions, you can ensure that you’re hiring a skilled, reliable, and professional tree surgeon who will care for your trees while prioritising safety and quality.
A professional tree surgeon will be able to answer all of your questions confidently and be able to show examples of previous work which should reassure you, that you are engaging a professional. O’Neill Trees & Timber have a reputation for delivering high quality tree work to a range of customers, many of whom become repeat customers, from homeowners, estate owners, commercial clients to local authorities and organisations in the third sector.
Final Thoughts
Hiring a professional tree surgeon can be a difficult task. Tree work is highly skilled and dangerous work which should be budgeted for accordingly to have your tree care delivered to a high standard. Remember that your trees contribute significantly to your property’s beauty and value, making it vital to invest wisely in their care.
If you have any questions or would like for us to deliver a thorough written quotation, please do not hesitate to get in touch either by phone, email or via our website.
Andy O’Neill
Director of O’Neill Trees & Timber Ltd based in Falkirk, Central Scotland.
Andy, a self-confessed chainsaw environmentalist has a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience in environmentally conscious tree surgery & arboriculture, low impact forestry and tree felling. Andy is also a Board member of the Association of Scottish Hard Wood Sawmillers (ASHS) and is a member of the Arboricultural Association.
All tree surgery work is carried out to the British Standard for Tree Work (BS 3998). Arisings such as woodchip, logs and other tree debris can be removed from site or alternatively we can leave them for you to use at home or within your business.
