Emergency Tree Surgeon – West London
Our emergency tree surgeons stand ready to address fallen trees and arboreal crises in West London, covering areas like Ealing, Acton, Hillingdon, Fulham, Kensington, and Westminster.
Our urgent tree services encompass emergency tree removal, hazardous branch elimination and insurance-related work.
Regarding insurance, our specialised £10m public and employer liability policy safeguards all emergency tree work operations.
We’re fully equipped and qualified to deliver swift, safe emergency tree surgery whilst preventing further harm.
If you require an emergency tree surgeon in West London, contact West London Tree Surgeons immediately.
We’ll respond swiftly to secure the situation and propose the best action.
Reasons For Tree Emergencies And Prevention Strategies
Harsh weather, particularly storms and gales, is the primary cause of emergency tree work. However, inadequate upkeep, pests, and diseases can also lead to these hazardous situations.
The most effective way to avert tree-related emergencies is to regularly monitor your trees’ health and state. Watch for irregularities or indications of disease and decay. If unsure, seek advice from a professional tree surgeon.
Our certified arborists can conduct tree inspections, surveys, and reports to spot structural weaknesses or issues that require attention. We can also carry out any recommended work to help prevent problems whilst ensuring your trees remain healthy and in good condition.
When trees are deemed excessively dangerous, we advise felling and removal. Due to their unpredictability, felling hazardous trees demands specialist skills, knowledge and experience.
West London Tree Surgeons’ expert arborists possess all that’s necessary to fell and remove risky trees in the most challenging locations.
Contact us today if you’re worried about a tree on your property.
Who Bears Responsibility For Dangerous Trees?
Typically, the landowner is responsible for tree safety. However, exceptions exist, such as when a tenancy agreement assigns tree management duties to the tenants.
According to common law, tree owners or managers must “take reasonable steps to avoid acts or omissions that could reasonably be foreseen as likely to harm one’s neighbour”.
They’re also obligated under the Occupiers Liability Acts to ensure the safety of visitors and trespassers on their land.
If a tree fails and causes harm or damage, the owner may be liable if they were negligent in maintaining the tree’s safety.
To minimise risks, we recommend regular tree inspections by a qualified professional. When hiring a tree inspector, verifying their credentials and adequate professional indemnity insurance is crucial.
Suppose you’re concerned about a dangerous tree on a neighbouring property. In that case, it’s best to write a polite letter to the owner, expressing your worries and requesting an inspection by a qualified professional.
If you can’t reach a satisfactory resolution, using a mutually known third party as a mediator can be helpful.
If mediation via a third party fails, the next step would be legal action. Legal action can involve obtaining a court injunction or seeking assistance from the local council under the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976.
We strongly advise consulting with a solicitor for legal matters.
