A healthy tree will continue to grow year on year, and eventually might become too large. Perhaps the tree is blocking valuable light or views, or is becoming too close to overhead power lines or neighbouring properties.

The overall size and shape of the top of the tree is referred to as the crown. A crown reduction focuses on work in this area. Our tree experts can reduce the overall crown area by a given amount measured in meters, from the tips of the branches to produce a smaller crown area but retaining the natural species shape.

South East Forestry and Tree Services, South East Tree Surgeons would be very happy to offer any advice of our crown reduction and tree surgery services, please get in touch for free advice and a free no-obligation written quotation.

Removed 2 Conifers, Crown Beech Hedge, Holly, Lilac and Crab Apple

“This is the third time we have used these guys, they are great. They turn up, do their shift, clear up and go. Always on time, always tidy and offer great advice. We have recommended them twice and had the same feedback.” 

Customer in Horsham.

Do you have a tree that you love but are worried that it’s looking a bit dense? Perhaps the tree in question is blocking too much light or you are worried about the weight of the branches.

Crown thinning reduces the density of the tree crown without actually altering the overall shape or appearance. Our qualified team will expertly remove just a small portion of secondary and small live branches to produce a reduced but uniform density of foliage around an evenly spaced branch structure. Crown Thinning is usually confined to broad-leaved species and is often required on an on-going basis.

​We have been offering expert tree surgery and arboriculture work in Dorking and across Surrey and Sussex area for more than 25 years. We are based just outside Dorking, giving us easy access to Reigate, Horsham, Crawley and across Surrey. So if you are looking for great tree work call us for a free estimate. So what are you waiting for!

Thinning and Re-shaping Large Western Red Cedars

“This company was recommended to me by a friend and they more than fulfilled my expectations as it was a large job finished a day early. I would recommend them.”

Customer in Weybridge

Crown lifting usually involves the cutting back of branches to the main stem in order to increase the clearance between the ground and the lower branches. Crown lifting is often seen in trees by roadsides to keep the area below the tree clear for vehicles. It may also be carried out to:

• Allow for access below the tree
• To improve light
• Balanced lower crown to improve the tree aesthetically

South East Forestry and Tree Services, South East Tree Surgeons may try to avoid crown lifting in mature trees, as this can increase the probability of decay and future stem failure, but if it cannot be avoided, our team would preferably involve the removal of secondary branches rather than total branch removal. Please ask us and we will be very happy to advise.

Tree Height Reduction – Crown Lift

“Excellent service, very friendly and a good trader. I would like to recommend South East Forestry and Tree Services”

Customer in Dorking.