Dead, dying or unsafe
A tree that is declining, split or leaning towards something it could hit.
Tree removal and sectional felling in Altrincham, Hale and Bowdon
When a tree has to come down but there is no room to fell it in one piece, we use sectional felling. The climber takes the tree down in sections and lowers each piece on ropes, which is the safe way to remove a tree next to houses, walls, fences and your neighbours’ gardens. For tree removal or tree felling in Altrincham, Hale, Bowdon, Knutsford and Sale, Adam will visit, look at the tree and give you a written quote.
When a tree needs to come down
Too big for the space
A tree that has outgrown the garden or is damaging walls, paths or drives.
Making room
Clearing space for an extension, a driveway or a new layout.
How sectional felling works
Plan and exclusion zone
We plan the order of the cuts and keep a safe area clear below.
Climb and rig
The climber sets ropes so each section can be lowered under control.
Lower in sections
Branches first, then the trunk, come down piece by piece.
Clear away and stump
All cut material is taken off site, as agreed in your quote. The stump can be ground out as well (see stump grinding).
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 workTree removal near you
We do this work across the North West, most often in:
Tree removal jobs
Questions about tree removal
Why not just cut the tree down in one go?
A tree can only be felled whole where there is clear space for it to fall. In most gardens near houses, fences and neighbours there is not, so it is taken down in sections.
Can you remove the stump as well?
Yes. Stump grinding can be added to the same quote, so the spot can be turfed or planted.
Will you take all the wood away?
All cut material is taken off site, as agreed in your quote.
Do I need permission to take a tree down?
If the tree has a TPO or stands in a Conservation Area, yes. Adam will tell you if he thinks one applies. You then contact the council yourself.
Other services: Crown reduction · Storm damage · Stump grinding · Hedge trimming · Site clearance
Tell us about your trees
Send a photo and your postcode on WhatsApp and we will arrange a site visit.