Newark Tree Surgery — Trent Valley and Southwell Specialists, Fully Insured

Tree felling and removal, pruning and crown work (reduction, thinning, lifting, deadwood removal), stump grinding, hedge trimming, emergency storm damage response, and TPO applications. We cover Newark town, Balderton, Southwell, Bilsthorpe, Farnsfield, Fernwood, Ollerton, Walesby, Wellow, Collingham, and surrounding Sherwood district villages.

Yes. Every climber is NPTC-certified in chainsaw operation, aerial rescue, and rope access. We carry £5 million public liability insurance and full employer’s liability cover. All work is carried out to BS3998 standards. Insurance certificates and qualification proof available on request.

Often yes. Trees with individual or group Tree Preservation Orders require formal written consent from Newark & Sherwood District Council before any work. Conservation area trees — including all trees within the Southwell Minster conservation area and surrounding villages — require a Section 211 notification with six weeks’ notice before any work including routine pruning. We check all TPO and conservation area status before quoting and submit applications on your behalf. Unauthorised work on a protected tree can result in fines of up to £20,000.

Yes — ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is widespread across Nottinghamshire including the Newark and Sherwood district. Infected ash trees progressively lose structural integrity and become hazardous. We assess ash trees for infection level, advise on whether management or full removal is appropriate, and carry out safe removal where the tree is beyond recovery. Early action is strongly recommended — advanced dieback makes trees unpredictable and difficult to fell safely.

Yes — riparian tree work along the Trent and its tributaries is a regular part of our Newark workload. Riverside willow, alder, and poplar removals and maintenance require additional consideration for bank stability and Environment Agency guidance. We carry out this work in compliance with relevant riparian obligations and can advise on what consent or notification may be required for works in or near the flood plain.

Most emergency call-outs across the Newark district are responded to within hours. Call 07949 268926 directly for fastest response — do not use the contact form for emergency work. Out-of-hours emergency response available for genuine hazards. Written incident reports provided where property damage insurance claims are involved.

Cost depends on the tree’s size, species, condition, access, and what the job involves. A hedge cut on a small Balderton garden is very different from dismantling a mature riverside willow on a Trent-side property near Collingham. We provide every customer with a clear written quote — free of charge, no hidden costs, and you only pay once the work is complete to your satisfaction.

Yes. Annual contracts work well for larger residential gardens, rural estates, schools, care homes, and commercial sites across the Newark district. Typically includes scheduled hedge cuts, seasonal tree inspections, deadwood removal, and priority emergency response at fixed annual pricing. Particularly popular with the larger rural properties around Southwell, Farnsfield, and Wellow.

All common species — leylandii, beech, hornbeam, privet, laurel, hawthorn, and mixed native hedgerows. Rural boundary hedge maintenance around Wellow, Walesby, Collingham, and Farnsfield is a regular part of our Newark workload. Pre-trim nesting bird checks carried out as required by law between March and August.

NPTC-qualified, fully insured to £5 million, BS3998-compliant, and experienced with Newark & Sherwood District Council’s TPO process and the specific requirements of the Southwell Minster conservation area. We also have practical experience with riverside and riparian tree work along the Trent Valley corridor. Free written quotes, full waste removal, site left clean on every job.