Emergency Tree Surgeon – East London

Our emergency tree surgeons are on standby to tackle fallen trees and tree-related crises in East London, including Walthamstow, Wanstead, Hackney, Stratford, Plaistow and East Ham.

We offer an array of emergency tree surgery services across East London, such as removing fallen trees and dangerous branches. We also deal with tree work on behalf of insurance companies.

For insurance purposes, we hold a specialised  £10m public and employer liability policy that covers all our emergency tree work.

Our team of emergency tree surgeons is fully equipped and qualified to provide quick, safe emergency tree surgery while preventing further damage.

If you need an emergency tree surgeon in East London, contact East London Tree Surgeons right now.

We’ll respond quickly to secure the area and suggest the best action.

Causes Of Tree Emergencies And Prevention Strategies

Severe weather, especially storms and gales, is the leading cause of emergency tree work.

However, poor maintenance, pests, and diseases can also create these dangerous situations.

To prevent tree-related emergencies, regularly check your trees’ health and condition.

Look for unusual signs or symptoms of disease and decay. If you need more clarification, ask a professional tree surgeon for advice.

Our certified arborists can perform tree inspections, surveys, and reports to identify structural weaknesses or issues that need attention.

We can also carry out any recommended work to help prevent problems and keep your trees healthy and in good shape.

When trees pose too much risk, we recommend felling and removal.

Due to their unpredictable nature, felling hazardous trees requires specialist skills, knowledge, and experience.

East London Tree Surgeons’ expert arborists have everything needed to fell and remove dangerous trees in the most difficult locations.

Visit our dedicated felling page for more information regarding tree felling in East London.

Contact us today if you’re concerned about a tree on your land.

Who Bears Responsibility For Dangerous Trees?

Usually, the landowner is responsible for tree safety. However, exceptions exist, such as when a tenancy agreement gives 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”.

Under the Occupiers Liability Acts, tree owners or managers must also ensure the safety of visitors (including trespassers) on their land.

If a tree fails and causes harm or damage, the owner may be liable if they neglect to maintain the tree’s safety.

To reduce risks, we suggest regular tree inspections by a qualified professional.

When hiring a tree surveyor, check their credentials and adequate professional indemnity insurance.

If you’re worried about a dangerous tree on a neighbouring property, it’s best to write a polite letter to the owner.

Express your concerns and ask them to have the tree inspected by a qualified professional.

If you can’t reach a satisfactory solution, try using a mutually known third party as a mediator.

If mediation through a third party doesn’t work, the next step would be legal action.

Legal action can involve getting a court injunction or asking the local council for help under the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976.

We strongly recommend talking to a solicitor for legal matters.