Home About Services Areas Our Work Reviews Specials Contact 07455 716463Get Free Quote - Home/ - Services/ - Dangerous Tree Removal Emergency & Storm Work # Dangerous TreeRemoval AcrossStafford & Staffordshire. Diseased, decayed or structurally compromised — when a tree becomes a hazard, we remove it safely with the right method for its specific condition. Call 07455 716463Get a Free Quote ✓ Structured risk assessment · 15+ years aerial experience · £1m insured 15+ Years Experience 500+ Jobs Completed £1m Insured NPTC Qualified Emergency Line ## What is Dangerous Tree Removal? A 'dangerous' tree isn't always obvious. A perfectly healthy-looking oak can have hidden butt rot. An ash with no leaves left in summer may be dieback-affected and brittle. A leaning conifer may have lost half its root plate to a leaking drain. Identifying which trees are genuinely hazardous — and how to remove them safely — is what we do. Our approach starts with assessment: visual inspection, percussion testing (hammer on trunk to find hollows), and where appropriate, instrumented decay testing. Once we know what we're dealing with, we choose a removal method that matches the risk: climbing if safe, MEWP if not, crane if neither. Most dangerous trees can be removed within a week of survey. Genuinely critical hazards are dealt with same-day under our emergency service. ### Who It's For - Homeowners worried about a leaning, dead or decaying tree - Schools, care homes and businesses managing duty of care - Highways and councils dealing with roadside hazards - Insurers requiring make-safe of identified hazardous trees ### When It's Needed - Visible cracks, splits or fungal brackets on the trunk - Tree dropping branches without obvious cause - Sudden lean following heavy rain or wind - Ash dieback symptoms (sparse canopy, dieback from tips) - Following a survey or inspection identifying hazard ## What Happens If You Leave It Property owners have a legal duty of care for trees on their land. If a known dangerous tree fails and injures someone, the owner can be liable — and 'I didn't know it was dangerous' is a weak defence if the signs were visible. Documented inspection and timely removal protect you legally as well as physically. Trying to climb a structurally compromised tree is how arborists die. Ash dieback in particular makes the wood brittle — it snaps under climber load with no warning. Honest assessment of climb-ability is the first step. ## Our 5-Step Process 01 ### Free Site Inspection We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny. 02 ### Written Diagnosis & Quote You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit. 03 ### Scheduled Visit We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew. 04 ### Safe Execution Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards. 05 ### Clearance & Sign-Off All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued. ## Why Choose RJ Hutchinson ### Honest Risk Assessment structured risk methodology; we tell you what's truly dangerous and what isn't. ### Right Method For The Tree Climbing, MEWP or crane — chosen based on actual condition, not budget. ### Decay Testing Available Sonic and resistograph testing for high-value trees worth saving if possible. ### Council Liaison TPO-protected dangerous trees handled with proper notification. ### Insurance Documentation Reports suitable for property and public liability claims. ### Same-Week Removal Genuine hazards prioritised; routine within 7 days of quote. ## Dangerous Tree Removal: The Full Detail ### Identifying Genuinely Dangerous Trees Real warning signs: fungal brackets at the base (Ganoderma, Meripilus, Inonotus); large vertical cracks on the trunk; cavities at branch unions; leaning more than 15° following recent weather; dropping live branches in calm conditions; mushrooms at the root flare; sudden complete leaf loss out of season. Things that look alarming but usually aren't dangerous: deadwood in the upper canopy (normal); slight lean that's been there for years; epicormic shoots on the trunk; bark inclusions at branch unions in young trees. ### Ash Dieback Specifically Hymenoscyphus fraxineus has now spread to nearly all UK ash. Affected trees lose vigour over 5–10 years before becoming dangerous. Key sign: progressively sparse canopy from tips inward, dark lesions on stems, tufting of new growth at the base. Ash dieback wood becomes brittle quickly — climbing risk increases each year. Early removal (while still climb-safe) is significantly cheaper than later MEWP or crane work. Across Staffordshire, most mature ash will need removal within the next 5–10 years. Every job is covered by £1m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site. ## Dangerous Tree Removal — Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if my tree is dangerous?+Visible cracks, fungal brackets, sudden lean, dropping live limbs are all warning signs. We'll inspect for free and tell you honestly. How fast can it be removed?+Critical hazards: same day. Routine: within 7 days. What if it has a TPO?+Dangerous trees can be removed without delay under TPO regulations — we handle the council notification. How much does it cost?+Typically £400–£2,500 depending on size, method and access. Will my insurance cover it?+Some policies do; check yours. Can the tree be saved?+Sometimes — sonic testing reveals usable wood beneath decay. We'll always look for an alternative to felling if possible. Are you qualified to assess hazard?+Yes — structured, NPTC certified, with 15+ years of decision-making in the trees. What about ash dieback specifically?+We've removed hundreds of dieback ash. Honest advice on timing and method. ## Related Services Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Deadwood Removal Emergency & Storm Work ### Emergency Tree Work Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Tree Felling Emergency & Storm Work ### Storm Damage Clearance Tree Surgeon StaffordAll Tree ServicesService AreasFree Quote ## Ready For a Free Quote on Dangerous Tree Removal? Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours. Call 07455 716463Request a Quote Family-run, fully insured tree surgeons serving Stafford and the wider Staffordshire region. 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