Business Details
49 Years
experience
Emergency
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Expert Tree Surgery and Arboricultural Services in Hampshire & Devon
Established in 1977, Wessex Tree Surgeons is a family-run business dedicated to providing professional arboricultural services. As Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors since 1990, we combine over four decades of experience with continuous professional development to deliver services aligned with BS3998:2010 standards. Our qualified team offers tree surgery, consultancy, and wildlife preservation services across Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and surrounding areas. We maintain rigorous safety protocols, including annual CHAS audits and LOLER equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through biosecurity compliance and sustainable use of wood by-products. With 24-hour emergency response capabilities, we serve residential and commercial clients, supported by a full-time office team that ensures seamless project coordination. Our accreditations include TrustMark, Federation of Small Businesses membership, and Checkatrade verification, reflecting our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
Services
Tree Surgery
Arboricultural Consultancy
Veteran Tree Care
Tree Planting
Hedge Trimming
Wood Products
LOLER Inspections
Stump Removal
Wildlife Preservation
Tree Surveys
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in arboricultural services
- Our team holds Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status
- We operate 24-hour emergency response services
- Our equipment undergoes regular LOLER inspections
- We maintain annual CHAS health & safety accreditation
Associations and certifications
- Arboricultural Association
- TrustMark
- The Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Checkatrade
- BS 3998:2010
- BS 5837:2012
Services
Tree Surgery
Our tree surgery services include crown reduction, thinning, and lifting performed to BS3998:2010 standards. We handle sectional dismantling and straight felling with specialist equipment. All operations prioritise tree health while maintaining safety for surrounding properties.
Arboricultural Consultancy
We provide comprehensive consultancy including Visual Tree Assessments, decay detection, and development appraisals. Our services cover Tree Preservation Orders, conservation area advice, and expert witness testimony for planning applications.
Veteran Tree Care
Specialist care for ancient trees includes condition assessments and tailored management plans. We balance ecological value with safety considerations, offering both intervention and monitored 'no action' approaches.
Tree Planting
We offer tree planting services for domestic and commercial properties, including species selection, semi-mature tree planting, and woodland schemes. Our service includes site assessment and long-term maintenance planning.
LOLER Inspections
Our certified inspectors conduct thorough examinations of climbing and rigging equipment. We provide 6-monthly climbing equipment checks and annual rigging equipment inspections to meet legal requirements.
Questions
What areas do Wessex Tree Surgeons cover?
We serve Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, and surrounding areas including Southampton, Bournemouth, Exeter, and New Forest.
Are your services available in emergencies?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency tree care services for urgent situations across our service areas.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors, CHAS-accredited, TrustMark-registered, and maintain BS3998:2010 compliance standards.
Do you offer tree planting services?
Yes, we provide complete tree planting services including species selection, planting, and aftercare maintenance programs.
How often should tree equipment be inspected?
Under LOLER regulations, climbing equipment requires 6-monthly inspections and rigging equipment 12-monthly inspections.
Can you help with veteran tree preservation?
Our specialists create custom management plans for ancient and veteran trees, balancing conservation with safety requirements.
