Professional Tree Removal in Hazel Grove & Stockport

Professional Tree Removal in Hazel Grove & Stockport

Safe. Reliable. Established 1976.

When you need a tree removing, you don’t need complications. You need a team that turns up when they say they will, does the job safely, and leaves your garden tidier than they found it.

That is exactly what we do at North Cheshire Forestry.

Based right here in Hazel Grove, we have been working in the local trees since 1976. That is nearly 50 years of climbing, cutting, and caring for the landscape across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. You don’t stick around in this trade for five decades unless you treat your customers right and do the job properly.

We are fully insured, highly qualified, and we take pride in our work. Whether it’s a massive Oak that has outgrown its space or a dangerous Ash tree threatening your conservatory, we have the experience and the kit to handle it.

Call us today on 0161 427 5813 for a free quote.

Areas We Cover

While our roots are firmly in Hazel Grove, our teams operate across the wider Stockport and Cheshire area, including:

  • Bramhall
  • Poynton
  • Marple & Marple Bridge
  • Disley
  • High Lane
  • Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme
  • Wilmslow
  • Prestbury
  • And surrounding areas in Greater Manchester.

What We Do: Complete Tree Removal Services

Tree removal is the complete dismantling of a tree, right down to the ground. While we always try to save a healthy tree if we can, sometimes removal is the only sensible option.

You might need a tree removed because:

  • Disease or Decay: The tree has become structurally unsound (like Ash Dieback or fungal bracket infections) and poses a risk to people or property.
  • Space and Light: It has simply grown too big for its location, blocking all light to your house or garden.
  • Development: You need to clear space for a driveway, extension, or new build.
  • Damage: Storm damage has left the tree in a dangerous state.

We don’t just chop from the bottom and hope for the best. Tree removal in residential areas like Hazel Grove usually requires Sectional Felling. This is where our NPTC-trained climbers ascend the tree using ropes and harness systems. We take the tree apart piece by piece, starting from the crown and working our way down.

By using rigging techniques (ropes and pulleys), we can lower heavy timber to the ground safely and under control, ensuring we don’t damage your lawn, your fences, or your greenhouse.

How We Work: The North Cheshire Forestry Process

If you haven’t hired a tree surgeon before, you might be wondering how it all works. We like to keep things transparent. Here is what happens when you hire North Cheshire Forestry.

1. The Assessment and Quote

Give us a call. We’ll come out to take a look at the job. We don’t guess prices over the phone; every tree is different. We look at the access, the size of the tree, and what targets (like phone lines or buildings) are nearby. We will give you a fair, honest price for the work.

2. The Checks (Legal and Environmental)

Before we start a chainsaw, we do our homework.

  • TPO Checks: We check if your tree has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or is in a Conservation Area. If it is, we can help handle the application to the council for you.
  • Nesting Birds: We have a strict policy regarding wildlife. It is illegal and unethical to disturb nesting birds. If we find active nests during the nesting season, we will reschedule the work. We respect the wildlife we work amongst.

3. The Removal

On the day, our team arrives in branded vehicles with the proper safety gear.

  • We set up a safety zone to keep pedestrians and property safe.
  • Our climbers ascend the tree. We adhere strictly to BS3998 standards for tree work. This represents the British Standard for best practices in arboriculture.
  • Branches are removed, rigged, and lowered to the ground crew.
  • The trunk is chogged down in manageable sections.

4. The Clean Up

This is the part our customers appreciate the most. We treat your garden with respect.
We process the branches through our woodchipper and load the timber onto our trucks. Once the tree is gone, we rake up and blow down the sawdust. We aim to leave the area looking spotless.

Our Environmental Policy: Nothing Goes to Waste

In our line of work, we generate a lot of material. We believe it is our responsibility to make sure none of that ends up in a landfill. North Cheshire Forestry operates a full recycling policy for all removed timber and brash.

Woodchip
All the smaller branches are put through our chipper. This nutrient-rich biomass doesn’t go to waste. We deliver it to local allotments, garden centers, and farms to be used for mulch, weed suppression, or soil improvement.

Timber and Logs
The larger sections of wood are taken back to our yard. We process this timber into logs for firewood. By turning a removed tree into fuel for heating local homes, we are closing the loop and ensuring the carbon is used usefully rather than just rotting away.

Why Choose North Cheshire Forestry?

There are plenty of people with chainsaws out there, but tree surgery is dangerous work that requires genuine expertise. Here is why Hazel Grove residents have trusted us since 1976.

1. Experience You Can Trust
We were established in 1976. That means we have decades of experience dealing with difficult trees in tight spaces. There is no situation we haven’t seen before.

2. Fully Trained and Insured
We don’t cut corners on safety. All our staff are NPTC trained (City & Guilds). We hold full Public Liability Insurance. This protects you, your property, and our staff. You can have total peace of mind while we work.

3. Accredited Standards
We are proud members of several trade bodies, including the FCA (Forestry Contracting Association). We also hold Trustmark status. Trustmark is the only Government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in or around your home. It means we have been vetted and meet high standards of trading practices and customer service.

4. Friendly, Local Service
We are a local business. We aren’t a big national franchise with a call center. When you ring us, you’re talking to people who know the area and know the trade. We are practical, polite, and we get the job done without any fuss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need permission to cut down a tree in my own garden?
Not always, but you must check for Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) or Conservation Area status. If you cut down a protected tree without permission, the fines can be huge.

What happens to the stump?
Standard tree removal takes the tree down to as close to ground level as possible. If you want the stump completely gone so you can turf or pave over the area, we offer a stump grinding service. We use a machine to grind the main root ball into chippings, sitting well below the surface. Let us know if you need this included in your quote.

Get in Touch

Do you have a tree blocking your light, worrying you in the wind, or just in the way of your new project?

Don’t risk it with amateurs. Call the team that Hazel Grove has trusted since 1976.

Call North Cheshire Forestry today on:

0161 427 5813

Or use the contact form on our contact page to send us a message.

North Cheshire Forestry – Professional. Practical. Local.