Tree Pruning
When your trees require professional care whether for safety, disease prevention, storm damage recovery or aesthetic maintenance you need an expert team trained in precision tree pruning, crown reduction, and structural maintenance.
OK TREES provides reliable, professional tree pruning and maintenance services across London, including Hampstead, Highgate, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, Barnet, Hadley Wood, Totteridge, Whetstone, and St Albans.
Our team of NPTC-qualified and CHAS accredited arborists specialises in:
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Crown thinning & shaping to improve tree health, light penetration, and landscape aesthetics.
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Crown reduction & height control for large or overgrown trees near buildings, roads, or power lines.
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Deadwood removal to reduce hazards and prevent disease spread.
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Storm-damaged tree pruning to restore structure, stability, and safety.
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Sectional pruning in restricted spaces where precise coordination and specialist equipment are required.
We combine technical expertise, modern equipment, and industry standard safety practices to ensure every pruning or maintenance task is completed efficiently, safely and with minimal disruption to your property.
CROWN REDUDCTION / THINNING
Professional crown reduction and thinning to control height and spread, increase light levels, reduce canopy weight and improve airflow while maintaining a natural tree shape. Ideal for large trees close to buildings.
CROWN LIFTING / RAISING
Raising the lower canopy to improve access, visibility and clearance over driveways, gardens, pavements, highways and lawns. Essential for safe pedestrian and vehicle access.
POLLARDING /
RE-POLLARDING
Specialist pruning for species such as plane, lime, willow, ash, sycamore and poplar. We perform safe cyclical pollarding to manage size, reduce weight and maintain long term structural safety.
HEDGE TRIMMING & REDUCTIONS
Professional trimming, shaping and height reduction for Leylandii, conifers, beech, yew, laurel and mixed hedges. From annual maintenance to major height reductions on overgrown hedges.
Tree Pruning Process
Professional Assessment & Consultation
Our NPTC qualified arborists conduct a full tree health and safety assessment, identifying issues such as disease, deadwood, overgrowth, or storm damage. We provide a transparent, no obligation quote detailing recommended pruning works for large or delicate trees.
Expert Tree Pruning & Maintenance
Using specialist equipment, ropes, and sectional pruning techniques, we carry out pruning and maintenance safely and efficiently. Our services include deadwood removal, storm-damage pruning, and shaping for aesthetic and structural improvement.
Precision Planning & Risk Management
Every pruning task is carefully planned for safety and efficiency, including crown thinning, crown reduction, and structural pruning. We assess access restrictions, overhead hazards, and proximity to buildings or utilities to ensure controlled and safe operations
Site Clearance & Sustainable Disposal
After pruning, all branches, timber, and green waste are removed, recycled, or responsibly processed, leaving your property clean, safe, and visually appealing. Every step is completed in line with industry standards and environmental best practices.
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