Tree Surgeon Elgin
There are times when you need a little extra help with your trees, and that’s where Epic Tree Care comes in. We are Elgin’s go-to tree surgeon service, offering friendly, competent, and professional advice with the combined expertise of veteran arborist Clive Coney and Project Manager turned arborist Elaine Rush. We’re experienced in all aspects of tree care and maintenance, so you can rest assured knowing that your trees will be taken care of by the best.
Whether it’s pruning, trimming, or removal, we have you covered! If you’re looking for a reliable and experienced tree surgeon in Elgin, why don’t you give us a call? Contact us today to get started and see why people throughout Elgin trust us for all their tree needs.
What is a Tree Surgeon?
A tree surgeon is someone who specialises in the care and maintenance of trees. They use their expertise to evaluate and address any issues with your trees, from pruning branches to removing dying trees. Tree surgeons are skilled professionals who know how to safely handle all tree-related tasks, making them the perfect choice for all of your tree needs.
And here at Epic Tree Care, we offer a wide range of tree-related services that are second to none, such as:
Trimming
We can trim away any overgrown branches or shrubs that are detracting from the overall look of your property. Trimming allows us to promote healthy growth and prevent future damage to your trees.
Pruning
Pruning is a critical part of tree maintenance, as it helps to keep the shape and size of your trees in check. We can prune away any dead or diseased branches, keeping your trees looking their best.
Removal
Sometimes, a sick or damaged tree needs to be removed entirely. We have the expertise and experience to safely and effectively remove any unwanted trees from your property.
No matter what kind of tree services you need, our experienced team is here to help. So if you’re in Elgin and looking for a reliable tree surgeon service, look no further than Epic Tree Care!
Why Choose Us?
Clive Coney, Epic Tree Care’s owner and arborist, has more than 15 years of experience in the tree care industry. He and his team are passionate about providing top-notch services that help keep your trees healthy and thriving for years to come. We also use only the best equipment and safest practices, ensuring that your property remains safe throughout the process.
In fact, our team are insured for up to £10,000,000, giving you peace of mind knowing that your trees are in good hands.
So when it comes to tree services in Elgin, trust Epic Tree Care for all your needs! Contact us today, and let us help you keep your trees healthy and beautiful.
Contact Us For Tree Surgeons in Elgin
We invite you to contact us with all of your tree-related needs. Our experienced team are here to help, and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. To get in touch, call 01542 647607. You can also send us a message at info@epictreecare.co.uk, or use our online contact form to get in touch with us.
Testimonials
Trevor Bower2024-06-24I needed to thin an overcrowded small copse at the bottom of my garden. I am so glad I chose Epic Tree Care, as right from the beginning with the visit from Elaine to advise what the best solution would be, to the work being carried out by Jason and his team everything was excellent. The friendly men on site worked professionally and efficiently and with care to avoid any unnecessary damage to remaining trees and fences. They left the site clean and tidy, overall a pleasant experience. I would strongly recommend this company.Gale Solomon2024-06-13Great service with good tidy up, helpful and friendlyRosemary Carroll2024-06-04I recently bought a new home that had very tall, very unkempt hedges and a few rotten and self-seeded trees. Clive and Elaine's team were amazing from start to finish. Elaine came out to assess the job first and I told her my budget. She worked with it to get the maximum amount of work from it, and gave a timescale for the job to be completed by. The team appeared on time at the job and were polite, happy and very informative. They went over the job list to make sure I was happy. Then they got to work. Everything was done to an incredibly high standard. The equipment itself was very impressive. The professionalism of the team was really lovely to see. They even paused at regular intervals to tidy up around them! After they were finished, apart from a couple of pieces of twig that the wind caught, there was no evidence of them having been there! Three trees, one huge laurel type hedge cut back and a whopper of an evergreen hedge completely removed, roots and all, and all done in one day... An absolutely brilliant team. I won't need you again probably, but if I did I wouldn't hesitate to call, and I'll happily recommend you all day long. A trusted and reliable team and a truly epic service, thank you guys!Debra Whelband2024-05-23This company is to be commended! They have all the necessary equipment to make the project as seamless as possible, not to mention the safety gear provided to the staff. Jason was calm, polite and very approachable. Nothing was a problem. They removed a mature Sycamore in poor condition to a habitat stump for the birds and a Crown raise and sympathetic thin of mature Elm tree, which now looks amazing. I enquired about keeping the chippings from this tree and Jason advised to keep it if I had a place to spread it as hard wood timber makes great mulch. Be aware you need to leave it for 12 months if you want to used it around flowers/plants etc. They worked seamlessly and left the place immaculate. Considering the amount of shrubbery this was no mean feat. The costing was very reasonable and to my mind money well spent. Your business model is great!Lisa Rose2024-05-08Very efficient and professional service,excellent communication and friendly staff. Would highly recommend Epic Tree care.Alistair Law2024-05-01excellent advice delivered by a very nice and pleasant and knowledgeable young girlJulia Wright2024-04-02Epic Tree Care have pollarded our big sycamore. They have done an excellent job, very quick and so careful of the surroundings that nothing in the garden was damaged despite the tree being surrounded by borders, sheds and garages. Thank you, guys and thank you, Elaine for the excellent customer service, it has been a good experience from the beginning to the end.Lee Halsall2024-03-20Efficient , professional and affordable . They have the right equipment to carry out any felling and trimming leaving hardly a trace that they’ve been .A Webster2024-02-22Big thanks to Epic Tree Care for their exceptional service in removing a tree and stump from my garden. Their professionalism, efficiency, and tidy work were top-notch. Highly recommend their skilled team for anyone in need of tree services!Rhona Watson2023-11-05Carefully assessed the work to be done and promptly quoted. Agreed dates for the work to be done and came when they said. Carried out the work exactly as agreed. Team was organised and hard working. Tidied up well once the work was completed. I was particularly impressed with the stump removal and the care taken to make sure I was happy with the finished shape of the trimmed trees. Cost seemed high until I saw how many workers were in the team, what work was actually involved, how much wood had to be disposed of and the amount of equipment involved. I was completely satisfied with the work done and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
We operate with £5 million Public Liability Insurance and £10 million Employers Liability Insurance.
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Inspection
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Professional Tree Inspection | Lantra Professional Tree Inspection |
| Lifting Equipment | City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment | |
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Base
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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 | |
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Working at Height
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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 |
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Machinery
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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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
A tree surgeon is a highly trained professional involved in the care and maintenance of trees. Tree surgeons – also known as “arborists” – perform a wide variety of tasks related to tree care including but not limited to tree pruning, stump removal, tree removal, tree planting, tree relocating and more. They are also called upon to perform tree risk assessments, to diagnose and treat tree diseases and infestations and to offer their expert opinion in cases where developers and trees come into conflict.
Something we hear quite often is that there is no law prohibiting a property owner from picking up a chainsaw and doing what they want with their trees. In fact, there very well may be numerous laws that prohibit a particular landowner from doing just that. Remember, the UK has some of the world’s most comprehensive tree protection laws so it is safe to assume that you cannot simply move, cut back or fell a tree without getting permission. Even if the tree or trees in question are on your property.
Of course. In a typical situation, our work will produce a fair amount of waste that we then dispose of in accordance with government safe disposal laws. Depending on the nature of the waste, however, we may turn some or all of it into logs that can be used as firewood, or put it through a chipping machine and use the resulting wood chips as a landscaping element. That said, if you wish to keep any logs or wood chips that result from the work we do on your trees, simply let us know ahead of time.
In most cases, the best time to prune trees is in the late winter or early spring when the trees are dormant. That said, light pruning may be performed throughout the year on most types of trees as well as deadwood removal. However, before work can be performed on a tree during warm weather the tree surgeon will need to determine if there are any nesting birds in the tree. If there are, work will likely need to be postponed, except in emergency situations where a dead or damaged tree poses a danger to people and property.
You have the legal right to cut back a neighbour’s tree if it is overhanging your property. However, there are several things to consider first. If the tree is under a Tree Protection Order (TPO) you will need to get planning permission. The same is true if the tree is in a conservation area. In addition, no work is allowed that might cause harm to the tree in question. There is also the issue of maintaining good relations with your neighbours. For that reason, we would strongly advise that you discuss the matter with your neighbour before doing anything to the tree.