Tree Bracing Services
Tree bracing services in Moray and Aberdeenshire
Tree Bracing
Are you concerned about the safety of a tree, but don’t want to see it felled? Tree bracing could be an option for you.
Bracing is a specialist service Epic Tree Care offers in Moray, Banffshire and Aberdeenshire. Most tree surgeons in northeast Scotland don’t advertise this service.
Using artificial materials to strengthen weak points in a tree, tree bracing reduces the risk or consequence of tree failure. This is important when trees are close to houses, greenhouses, gardens, roads, garages and driveways.
Tree bracing comes in various forms. Rigid bracing uses steel bolts to strengthen a tree at its weak point. For example, rigid bracing can be used to strengthen two stems that risk splitting apart. Rigid bracing is only suitable for specific trees and defects. Epic Tree Care can provide expert advice on whether it is suitable for your tree. We can also install rigid bracing to the correct standard.
Moray Tree Bracing Services
Flexible bracing is the other, more common form of bracing. Using specially designed ropes and attachments to support weak tree branches and stems. Flexible bracing must be installed at the correct point above a tree’s weak point. Epic Tree Care can advise on whether flexible bracing is appropriate, and install it in the correct way by a qualified tree surgeon.
Flexible bracing can be installed either as a tethering system or a limiting system. Tethering systems are designed to catch a branch in the event of failure. So it doesn’t cause damage to houses, greenhouses, gardens, driveways etc. Therefore limiting systems are designed to reduce the movement of a weak branch or stem, reducing the chance of it splitting.
Epic Tree Care install flexible bracing to the correct tension. Making sure some movement is still allowed, to help the tree’s natural processes. Trees naturally respond to movement by laying down stronger wood. Our tree experts consider this when installing any tree bracing.
When installing any bracing, Epic Tree Care will carefully assess your tree and the surrounding area. We will select the right type of bracing and install it to the correct standard.
Our Tree related services help with all aspects of your tree maintenance including tree pruning and tree stump removal.
For free tree advice in Aberdeenshire and Moray be sure to contact our team and arrange a site visit.
Tree Bracing Services in Aberdeenshire
Epic Tree Care are fully insured. Holding Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million. Not only this but we also have employee liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance. You can trust that all of our staff are fully qualified and experienced with copies of NPTC City and Guilds Certificates and Insurance Documentation.
We also openly share our Waste Carriers licence from the Qualifications and certifications section of the website. As we’re proud to hold these certifications that guarantee the standards that we uphold within the work that we do.
EXCELLENT Based on 93 reviews Posted on Google Elaine RushantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just purchased a property in Cullen and the trees in our garden needed to be pruned back as the garden was very overgrown. We were extremely happy with the job carried out by Epic Tree Care Limited. Elaine provided us with a clear and detailed quote. When the work was carried out the whole team were lovely and were really helpful in passing on their knowledge about the various species in our garden. Jason also fully explained what they'd done and what they hadn't (nesting birds!) so we knew exactly how the job was progressing. A great job done! I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again in future.Posted on Google Lorna AdamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a couple of trees removed by Epic Tree Care. They provided a quote very promptly and turned up to carry out the work at the agreed time. The team were all very helpful and friendly. The trees were cut up and left in a neat pile as we had requested. They removed all the unusable small branches and left the area tidy.Posted on Google Michael BarronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Epic several times to remove large windblown and damaged trees from our garden and they always do the work very efficiently and expertly at a reasonable cost. Epic also deals with getting consent from Moray Council under the tree preservation order which covers all of the trees in our garden, so we do not need to worry about the paperwork.Posted on Google Beatrix EtienneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve used Epic Tree Care twice now, and on both occasions they’ve delivered excellent service and great value for money. Their pricing is very competitive compared to others I looked at, and they always carry out a survey and provide a free quote before starting any work. The team arrived on time, got straight to work, and were professional and courteous throughout. They did a great job and left my garden clean and tidy afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely be using their services again in the future.Posted on Google Diane WilsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great advice, all paperwork done for us. Work was carried out in a timely manner and all debris removed. Highly recommend.Posted on Google Dan CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work, done safely, quickly and tidily. Will use again.Posted on Google Fraser FergusTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Epic Tree Care recently dealt with a 20m-plus poplar that had been blown to a precarious angle in the last storm. It was removed carefully and the surrounding area was tidier after the work than it had been before they arrived. I will certainly be using Epic Tree Care in future and am very happy to recommend them.Posted on Google John KingstonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Four trees taken down,stumps out,all garden cleaned up never known they were here,great team of men,First class company.Posted on Google caroline brewerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service, very smart efficient friendly workers. Made a professional job of my conifers and you wouldn’t have known they had been in. Thank you for a stress free service 👍
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Qualifications list
Inspection
Professional Tree Inspection: Lantra Professional Tree Inspection
Lifting Equipment: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment
Base
Woodchipper: Lantra Woodchippers
Stumpgrinder: Lantra Stumpgrinders
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Ground Based Chainsaw Operator
Chainsaw (200-380mm): City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm
Chainsaw (over 380): City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm
Windblow: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw
Assisted Fell: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Assisted Fell Operations
Working at Height
Rescue: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Pruning
Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
Rigging: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging
Utilities
Utility Arboriculture: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge
Machinery
Chokerman – Skyline: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Chokerman
Base Skidder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Skidder
Forwarder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Forwarder
Mulcher: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Flail/Mulcher
Felling: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Felling
First Aid
First Aid: Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry