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Tree surgeons in Kidderminster
8 tree surgeons cover Kidderminster. 2 advertise 24-hour emergency callouts: R A Cure Contractors and Reeves Tree Surgeons Ltd.
If a tree is on a road or power line, or anyone is at risk, phone 999, or 105 for power lines, first.
| Felling | Pruning | Stump grinding | Crown reduction | Hedges | Phone | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 emergency callouts | R A Cure Contractors24/7 emergency callouts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 | 07966 525128 |
| 24/7 emergency callouts | Reeves Tree Surgeons Ltd24/7 emergency callouts | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 6 | 01527 874143 |
| Not 24/7 | Jack Cotterill Tree Services LtdNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 | 01905 671600 |
| Not 24/7 | Severn Tree ManagementNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5 | 07854 188462 |
| Not 24/7 | Sinclair Tree CareNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 | 01562 700032 |
| Not 24/7 | TJ Tree Care ServicesNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 4 | 0800 191 0040 |
| Not 24/7 | Vanguard Tree SurgeryNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7 | 07884 312470 |
| Not 24/7 | Wyre Tree ServicesNot 24/7 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 6 | 07527 787125 |
No firm listed for Kidderminster says it offers that. or see the service guides for firms in other towns.
Services are as each firm describes them on its own website; ticks don't mean a firm doesn't do other work. Listing order is 24/7 first, then claimed listings, then A to Z. It isn't a ranking.
All services offered in Kidderminster
- Tree felling & dismantling 8
- Stump grinding 8
- Crown reduction 5
- Tree pruning & crown work 8
- Hedge trimming & reduction 8
- Tree surveys & reports 2
- Site & land clearance 5
- Logs & firewood 2
- Cable bracing & tree support 1
- Tree disease & health 1
- Difficult access & crane work 2
- Trees near power lines 1
- Tree protection on construction sites 1
- Woodland management 2
- Hedge laying 1
- Tree planting & relocation 3
- Commercial & contract tree work 8
- Green waste & woodchip 1
- Bird & bat checks 1
Tree work in Kidderminster
Kidderminster sits on the edge of the Wyre Forest, and plenty of gardens here back onto woodland, the Stour valley or old railway banks. Common jobs include oaks and sycamores that have outgrown the garden, overgrown leylandii hedges on the post-war estates, and storm-damaged trees on the sandstone slopes towards Habberley Valley. Wyre Forest District Council handles Tree Preservation Orders. The firms below cover DY10 and DY11, and several also work in Bewdley and Stourport.
- Gardens backing onto woodland often have trees on or near the boundary. Check who owns a tree before you get it cut.
- Leylandii hedges are one of the most frequent requests. Reducing them before they get too tall is much cheaper than taking them out later.
- On lighter, sandy ground, shallow-rooted trees can be more exposed in high winds, so get leaning or lifting trees checked after storms.
Protected trees in Kidderminster
Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area notices in Kidderminster are handled by Wyre Forest District Council. Check before any felling or major pruning. A good tree surgeon will check for you, but the legal responsibility sits with the owner. Trees beside public roads are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council as highway authority. Our guide to TPOs and conservation areas explains how applications work.
Postcodes covered on this page: DY10, DY11.
Questions about tree surgeons in Kidderminster
How many tree surgeons cover Kidderminster?
8 tree surgery firms cover Kidderminster in our directory. 2 of them advertise 24-hour emergency callouts. Each listing shows the services the firm offers and a direct phone number.
Which tree surgeons in Kidderminster offer 24/7 emergency callouts?
R A Cure Contractors and Reeves Tree Surgeons Ltd advertise 24-hour emergency callouts on their own website. Confirm they can come out when you call. If a tree is on a road or power line, call 999 or 105 first.
Do I need permission to cut down a tree in Kidderminster?
Usually only if the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order, stands in a conservation area, or is covered by a planning condition. In Kidderminster these are handled by Wyre Forest District Council. A TPO tree needs consent, and a conservation area tree needs six weeks' written notice. Nesting birds and bats are also protected by law.
Who owns the trees along the canal in Kidderminster?
Trees on land owned by the Canal & River Trust are the Trust's responsibility, but a tree on the towpath edge may stand on neighbouring land, so check ownership before arranging work. Report problem trees on the towpath to the Trust.
How to choose a tree surgeon
- Insurance: ask to see a public liability certificate (the Arboricultural Association recommends at least £5m), and employers' liability, which is a legal requirement if they have staff.
- Qualifications: chainsaw and climbing work should be done by people holding NPTC (City & Guilds) or Lantra certificates. Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status is a stronger check.
- A written quote: it should say exactly what will be cut, whether the stump is ground out, and whether waste and logs are taken away.
- Standards: ask whether the work will follow BS 3998, the British Standard for tree work.
- Protected trees: a good firm will check for a TPO or conservation area and can make the application. See our TPO guide.
Listings show what each firm says it offers. We don't check insurance or qualifications, so ask for proof before you hire. How we list firms.