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 80 reviews Ed Stuart2025-02-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly, professional and efficient from the start. A major problem for me was dealt with quickly and is now over. Lauriel Simpson2025-02-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a tall tree root lifted during the storm but not enough to topple it. Precarious and too awkward for us to deal with so called in Epic Tree Care. They responded quickly, were professional and communicative throughout and took great care of our property whilst safely felling the tree. Left it all neat and tidy. Cannot fault the service and friendliness. Would and will be recommending. Mizan Rahman2025-01-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want your trees managed professionally then Epic Tree Care are definitely the people to contact. Would highly recommend without hesitation. Dana Anne2024-12-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with the removal of trees from our garden and would highly recommend epic tree care James Thomson2024-11-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service , prompt response to query , great professional advice . Would be happy to use their service again . Victoria Carter2024-08-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks for the fantastic work done on a sad, neglected garden including the safe and efficient removal of two feral and very dangerous trees! Fantastic work by a great team! Highly recommend Epic tree care. Jo Baker2024-08-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Now used this company multiple times and great experience every time. Orchard maintenance and large tree management by a road. Tree shaping. Excellent from start to finish. Everyone turns up when they say they will, does an excellent job for great value and leaves a tidy site. Fully recommend! Bruce Ferguson2024-08-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. first class knowledge and service - highly recommended !!!!! Alex Wilson2024-07-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the second time we have used Elaine and her workers for tree work in our garden. As before we found them to be throughly professional and friendly. Elaine herself came round to praise the job beforehand and offered some constructive advice on how to best proceed with the work. We are very pleased with the work done and would totally recommend the company for their skill and commitment.
We operate with £10 million Public Liability Insurance and £10 million Employers Liability Insurance
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