Overgrown hedges
Hedges that have grown out over paths, drives or the lawn.
Hedge trimming and leylandii reduction in Altrincham and Hale
Regular trims and one-off cut-backs for overgrown hedges, including tall leylandii, cut to the height and shape you want, with all the clippings taken away. We trim hedges in Altrincham, Hale, Bowdon, Knutsford and Sale.
When you need hedge trimming
Too tall
Leylandii and other tall hedges brought down for light or for the neighbours.
Regular upkeep
Trims to keep a hedge tidy.
How hedge trimming works
Check for nests
We check for nesting birds before cutting. It is an offence to damage or destroy an active nest.
Agree height and shape
We agree how far to take it back before we start.
Cut
Sides and top are cut to an even line.
Clear away
All clippings are taken away.
Is your tree protected?
If a tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or stands in a Conservation Area, the council has to agree to the work, or has to be told about it, before it starts. Adam will tell you if he thinks one applies. You then contact the council yourself.
How TPOs and Conservation Areas workHedge trimming near you
We do this work across the North West, most often in:
Hedge trimming jobs
Questions about hedge trimming
When can hedges be cut?
Any time, but take extra care from March to August, the main bird nesting season. It is an offence to damage an active nest, so we check before cutting.
Is there a limit on hedge height?
There is no fixed legal height. If a line of two or more evergreen or semi-evergreen trees or shrubs over 2 metres tall blocks your light, the council can look at a complaint, but only after you have tried to settle it with the owner first, and the council may charge a fee.
Do you take the clippings away?
Yes, all clippings are taken away.
Other services: Crown reduction · Sectional felling · Storm damage · Stump grinding · Site clearance
Tell us about your trees
Send a photo and your postcode on WhatsApp and we will arrange a site visit.