Large & Dangerous Tree Removal in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire
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When it comes to removing large, dangerous or difficult trees, experience, planning and the right equipment make all the difference.
We specialise in large tree removal and crane-assisted tree removal across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire - including High Wycombe, Thame, Aylesbury and Gerrards Cross - carrying out challenging, high-risk work safely, efficiently and with as little disruption to the surrounding area as possible.
We're fully qualified and comprehensively insured, giving our customers confidence that their trees are being dealt with by experienced professionals who understand the risks involved in dangerous tree removal.
The Right Equipment for Crane-Assisted and MEWP Tree Removal
Large tree removals often require more than traditional climbing techniques. That's why we invest heavily in some of the best specialist equipment available, allowing us to tackle trees in locations and situations where access, height or surrounding structures can make a job particularly challenging.
Our fleet includes Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) capable of reaching up to 26 metres, giving our teams safe and efficient access to large trees while reducing the amount of time spent working from a rope.
For properties with restricted or awkward access, we also have narrow-access spider MEWPs. Their compact design allows us to reach areas that would be inaccessible to conventional machinery, making them particularly useful for gardens, backyards and confined sites.
We also have access to heavy lifting equipment and extensive experience in the use of cranes for large tree removals. Where a tree is too large, dangerous or difficult to dismantle conventionally, crane-assisted removal can provide a controlled and highly efficient solution.
Experience You Can Rely On
Equipment is only as good as the people operating it. Between them, our two directors have more than 50 years of hands-on experience working on the tools. That depth of practical experience is invaluable when dealing with large and potentially hazardous trees.
Every removal is carefully assessed and planned before work begins. We consider the condition and structure of the tree, its surroundings, access, potential targets and the safest method of dismantling it.
Our experience means we can anticipate problems before they become problems - something that is particularly important when dealing with trees close to houses, roads, buildings, vehicles, power lines or other valuable structures.
Safe, Efficient and Professional Large Tree Removal
Our aim isn't simply to remove a tree. It's to find the safest, most efficient and appropriate method for the individual site.
Whether that means climbing and dismantling a tree in sections, using a 26-metre MEWP, bringing in a narrow-access spider MEWP, or using a crane to lift large sections directly from the site, we have the skills and equipment to take on challenging removals.
Large dangerous trees require specialist knowledge. They shouldn't be left to chance or tackled with inadequate equipment.
With decades of experience, specialist access equipment, heavy lifting capability and a team committed to doing the job properly, we are equipped to handle even the most complex tree removals.
If you have a large, dangerous or difficult-to-access tree, we can assess the site and recommend the safest and most practical way to remove it.
Protected Trees, TPOs and Felling Licences: What You Need to Consider
SBTS understand felling large trees is not always in the comfort zone of day-to-day life.
We understand it can be difficult to make the decision to fell big or veteran trees. SBTS can help in collecting all the factual information and tree health testing/surveys to support making the right decision.
During this process, liaising with local tree officers, engaging with neighbours or community stake holders - insurers may also be essential before deciding what the correct works and actions are to take.
SBTS can assist and support with all of these activities, providing you with clear facts and guidance regarding the justification for the works or considering the options available to you.
SBTS can also arrange detailed testing and resistograph analysis to bring clarity and certainty to difficult tree care decisions.
There is a lot more to tree care than just cutting them - behind the scenes, our administrative team navigates local regulations and legal paperwork. Site safety requires thorough preparation and consideration before a single saw starts up.
We complete thorough due diligence before sending your quote. We check if your trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), handle planning applications, verify felling licence requirements, and secure all necessary traffic management and road space permits.
Finally, felling a large tree also has budget considerations.
SBTS offers a turnkey solution to ensure your project runs seamlessly from start to finish. We regularly handle and can provide other vital components like traffic management (including traffic lights/road closures) through our in-house traffic management team, ground protection boarding, wood extraction/timber haulage plans and the use of specialist cranes to ensure the whole job is managed smoothly.
You don't have to manage multiple suppliers – we can project manage the whole process, leading to vital savings and less pressure on our clients.
Please don't hesitate to enquire about our payment plan too!
Site Clean-Up After Large Tree Removal: Stump, Wood and Site Options
Once a large tree is safely down, the job isn't over. As considerate contractors, we help you decide the best next step for the wood and stump. Whether that means grinding the stump to below ground level for a safe and clean slate, leaving it standing as a monolith stump to support local wildlife and biodiversity, or transforming it into a custom wood carving - for example a seat. Whatever option you choose, we leave your site pristine, safe, and ready for its next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is crane-assisted tree removal?
Crane-assisted tree removal uses a crane to lift and lower large sections of a tree directly from the site, rather than dismantling it piece by piece from ropes. It's used when a tree is too large, dangerous or awkwardly positioned to remove conventionally, and gives a controlled, efficient result with minimal risk to nearby structures.
How do you safely remove a large tree near a house?
Every removal is assessed and planned before work begins, considering the tree's condition, its surroundings, access and any potential targets such as houses, roads or power lines. Depending on the site, we may use MEWPs, narrow-access spider platforms or crane-assisted removal to keep the work controlled and minimise risk to nearby structures.
Do I need permission to remove a large or veteran tree?
Possibly - many large and veteran trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or sit within a conservation area. We check whether your tree is protected, handle any planning applications, verify felling licence requirements, and liaise with local tree officers on your behalf as part of our quote process.
How much does large tree removal cost?
Cost depends on the tree's size, access, and the equipment required (climbing, MEWP or crane-assisted). We carry out a site assessment and provide a clear, fixed quote before work begins, and we also offer a payment plan for larger projects.
What happens to the tree after removal?
You choose what happens next: we can grind the stump below ground level, leave it as a monolith stump to support local wildlife, or turn suitable timber into a custom wood carving. We leave every site clean, safe and ready for its next use.
Have a large, dangerous or hard-to-access tree? Get in touch for a free site assessment and a clear, fixed quote for your project.
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