🌲 Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services
About Us, Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services
- NPTC Qualified
- Ask for George
- 24/7 Emergency
Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services is run day to day by George Beck, an NPTC qualified arborist with over 20 years' experience caring for trees across Nottingham, Derby and the surrounding areas. The business is based at 20 Prince St in Long Eaton, and George still takes an active hand in the tree surgery work itself rather than running things purely from an office.
Customers dealing with the company speak to George directly rather than a call centre, and the team holds City & Guilds NPTC Certificates of Competence covering everything from chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting through to aerial rigging and felling large trees. Cover runs 7 days a week, with a 24/7 emergency response for storm damage and other hazardous situations.
What's Included When You Book Us, and What Needs Separate Arrangement
Not Included / Costed Separately
- Council consent for protected trees: if a tree has a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a Conservation Area, work can't start until the council has approved an application - we can prepare and submit this for you, but the local authority's own decision timescale is outside our control.
- Firm pricing without a site visit: access, the amount of waste to remove and any extra machinery needed vary job to job, so a phone estimate is only a guide until George has seen the tree in person.
- Work on trees outside your ownership or control: if a tree affecting your property actually sits on a neighbour's or the council's land, written permission from the owner is needed before any work can go ahead.
What to Check Before You Book a Tree Surgeon
| What to check | Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services | Unqualified or uninsured operators |
|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw and climbing qualifications | City & Guilds NPTC Certificates of Competence, Level 2 and Level 3, covering felling, climbing, aerial rescue and rigging | Often none, or picked up informally |
| Insurance | Full public liability and employers' liability cover, documents available on request | Frequently uninsured, leaving you liable if something goes wrong |
| Who does the work | George Beck and a small, named team - ask for George directly | Subcontracted crews booked through a call centre, a different face each visit |
| Availability | 7 days a week, plus 24/7 emergency response for storm damage | Office hours only, no emergency cover |
| TPO and Conservation Area work | Application can be prepared and submitted on your behalf | Often left for the homeowner to sort out, risking an unlawful felling |
A Small, Qualified Team You Can Actually Speak To
The business is founded and run by George Beck, who has spent over 20 years caring for trees across Nottingham, Derby and the wider area, and is still the person you'll speak to when you call. The team's City & Guilds NPTC Certificates of Competence cover the full range of work involved, from chainsaw maintenance and cross-cutting through to aerial tree rigging and felling large trees over 760mm, and full public liability and employers' liability insurance is in place with documentation available on request.
That experience shows up in the jobs themselves. Ruth Nettleship in West Bridgford had a large larch removed promptly with the site left clean and tidy; David King on The Park Estate had a mature, 25m copper beech that had never been pruned before reduced by 20% in height and width; Karl Hall in Alfreton had trees cut back and hedges trimmed, describing the work as fast and efficient; and Jennifer Leahy in Long Eaton had unwanted ivy cleared despite rainy weather, with a quick quote turnaround. Those are the kind of jobs, some routine, some more demanding, that the team handles week to week.
Where We're Based and How Far We Travel
Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services is based at 20 Prince St in Long Eaton, NG10, putting Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Stapleford within easy daily reach alongside Nottingham itself. From there the team works a radius of roughly 15-25 miles, taking in West Bridgford, Wollaton, Beeston, Bramcote, Ruddington, Edwalton, Radcliffe on Trent, Bingham, Lowdham, Burton Joyce, Ravenshead, Carlton, Arnold, Gedling, Mapperley and Hucknall around Nottingham, and reaching out to Derby, Heanor, Ripley and Alfreton to the west, with Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Southwell and Worksop covered further out. If you're beyond that area it's worth a quick call to check before booking, since travel time affects how fast George can reach you for anything urgent.
Common Questions About Our Nottingham Tree Surgery Team
Who will actually be doing the tree work at my property?
In most cases it's George Beck himself, along with a small, regular team, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. Everyone who attends a job holds City & Guilds NPTC Certificates of Competence appropriate to the work involved, whether that's climbing, chainsaw operation or aerial rigging.
Are you insured?
Yes. The business carries full public liability and employers' liability insurance, and documentation is available on request before work starts if you'd like to see it.
Do you offer emergency tree work?
Yes, storm damage and hazardous trees are handled through a 24/7 emergency service, on top of standard 7-day-a-week availability for planned work.
Do I need permission to have a tree worked on?
Only if the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a Conservation Area, which applies in parts of Nottingham and the surrounding areas. If that's the case, the application can be prepared and submitted on your behalf, though the final decision and timescale rest with the local council.
How much does tree surgery cost?
It depends on the tree's size, condition, access and how much waste needs removing, so a firm figure isn't possible without seeing the job. A free site visit is arranged first, followed by a written quote with no hidden extras.
What happens to the branches and wood after the job?
All waste is cleared from site as standard, with suitable timber and wood chip recycled rather than sent to landfill where possible.
Which areas do you cover?
The team is based in Long Eaton and works across Nottingham, Derby and Nottinghamshire, including West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent and the towns in between. If you're not sure whether your address is covered, a call will confirm it before you book anything.
Can you help with a tree survey rather than just cutting work?
Yes, alongside cutting and removal work, tree health surveys and safety inspections are available, including drone tree surveys for trees that are difficult or unsafe to access from the ground.
Get in Touch
Nottingham Tree Surgery and Arborist Services
📞 0115-647-0351
✉️ info@treesurgerynottingham.co.uk
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