Tree surgeon removing deadwood from a mature tree in Surrey

Deadwood Removal: A Tree Surgeon Who Makes Your Trees Safe Again

Q: How do I know if my tree has deadwood?

Look for bare branches with no leaves in summer, brittle twigs that snap easily, missing or flaking bark, fungal growth on limbs or at the base, and small branches dropping in the garden after wind. If you are not sure, we will take a look and tell you honestly what the tree needs.

Dead branches are a hazard to people, property and the tree itself. As your deadwood removal tree surgeon covering Surrey and South West London, we clear them safely. Based in Woking, we work right across the region.

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What is deadwood removal?

Deadwood is the dead, dying or diseased branches that build up in a tree's canopy over time. Deadwooding is the careful removal of that material without harming the healthy growth around it.

It is one of the most common jobs a tree surgeon carries out on mature garden trees, and dead branch removal keeps the tree safe and sound for years to come.

Why should I have deadwood removed from my trees?

Deadwood removal is about safety, tree health and the look of your garden.

Safety first

Dead branches can fall without warning onto driveways, cars, sheds, pavements and people.

Healthier trees

Removing dead and diseased wood limits the spread of decay and helps the tree put its energy into healthy growth.

Better looking gardens

A tidy canopy lifts the look of the whole garden.

Protecting your property and your neighbours

Overhanging deadwood above a boundary, road or footpath is a risk you are responsible for.

More light

Clearing dead material can open up the canopy and let more light into the garden.

How do I know if my tree has deadwood?

A few signs to look out for through the year.

Bare branches with no leaves in summer
Brittle twigs that snap easily
Missing or flaking bark
Fungal growth on limbs or at the base
Small branches dropping in the garden after wind

If you are not sure, we will take a look and tell you honestly what the tree needs.

How does a tree surgeon remove deadwood safely?

We assess the tree first

We look at the whole tree and work out what needs to come out and what should stay.

We work through the canopy branch by branch

We climb or use access equipment, working carefully through the crown without harming healthy growth.

We cut back to healthy growth

We prune to the right point, protecting the tree's natural defences as we go.

We clear up completely

All brash and timber is cleared, and we leave your garden as we found it.

All of this is carried out by a qualified, fully insured team using specialist equipment, so the work is done safely and your property is protected throughout.

Do I need permission to remove deadwood in a conservation area or under a TPO?

Trees in conservation areas and trees with a Tree Preservation Order are protected, and work may need notice or consent from the local council. Rules for dead and dangerous wood can differ, so it is always worth checking before any cutting starts.

We are used to dealing with councils and will talk you through what is needed for your tree.

[CONFIRM: does JBF handle TPO applications and conservation area notifications on the customer's behalf, or advise only?]