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Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

Crown Reduction and Pruning in Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

Crown reduction, thinning, lifting, pruning and pollarding to bring light back into your garden and keep your trees healthy, safe and in proportion.

  • Pruning and pollarding
  • Spider MEWP for tall crowns
  • Insured up to £10 million
  • City & Guilds qualified team
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City & GuildsQualified
ARB Approved ContractorListed by the Arboricultural Association as an approved tree work contractor.
Safe Contractor and CHASHealth and safety standards checked by Safe Contractor and CHAS.
Insured up to £10 millionFully insured for domestic, commercial and utility tree work.
Local since 2018Founded by Ben Lockett and based at Podimore, near Yeovil.

What our crown reduction and pruning covers

Crown reduction, thinning, lifting, pruning and pollarding to bring light back into your garden and keep your trees healthy, safe and in proportion.

Crown reduction

Reducing the height and spread of the crown to take weight off the tree and keep it in proportion with the garden.

Crown thinning and lifting

Thinning lets more light through the canopy, and lifting raises the lower branches clear of roofs, paths and lawns.

Pollarding

Cutting back to established pollard points, the traditional way to manage willows, limes and other suitable trees.

Deadwood and storm damage

Removing dead, split or hanging branches before they fall onto the house, the car or the neighbours.

Reach without damage

Our tracked Spider MEWP reaches tall crowns from the basket and fits through a 0.78 metre gap.

What crown reduction and pruning costs

Your priceFree quoteQuoted after we have seen the job
Every job is different, so we do not publish a price list. The price depends on:
  • The size, species and condition of the tree
  • Access, and how close it is to buildings, roads or cables
  • Whether the tree is protected and needs consent
  • What happens to the timber, brash and woodchip
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Protected trees, TPOs and conservation areas

Some trees in Somerset and Dorset are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or stand in a conservation area. Work on a protected tree needs consent from Somerset Council or Dorset Council first, and the liability for unauthorised work falls on the tree owner, not the contractor.

We check whether a tree is protected before any work is agreed, and we only carry out work on a protected tree once consent is in place. If you are not sure, mention it on the form and we will look into it for you.

Three steps to a tidy garden

1

Tell us about the tree

Let us know the species if you know it, what bothers you about it and what you would like to achieve.

2

Free quote

We look at the tree, check whether it is protected and recommend the right pruning, then give you a free quote.

3

Pruned and tidied

We carry out the agreed work and clear every branch and leaf away before we leave.

What our customers say

5 star reviews from local customers
Left as though we'd never beenLockett Tree Surgery arrived at the agreed time, were professional and courteous throughout their time working. The work was excellent and the trees look so much better now. I couldn't believe how well they tidied up when they had finished and left it as though they'd never been.
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Safe, quick and considerateI highly recommend Ben and his team. The work carried out was safe, quick, and efficient. Ben is highly knowledgeable and practical, considerate to my neighbours.
Customer review
Excellent standard, garden left tidyBen and his 2 men arrived promptly. They worked very hard and completed all the work we had booked, plus some extra hedge work. All work was completed to an excellent standard, all waste removed and garden left tidy.
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Lockett Tree Surgery truck with the four leaf logo parked beside a tidy garden
The Lockett Tree Surgery truck on a finished job

Meet the team

Lockett Tree Surgery was founded in 2018 by Ben Lockett. Ben and his team of tree surgeons, arborists and plant machinery operators work around Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington, for homeowners, businesses and utility customers.

  • ReputableA high level of service for commercial, domestic and utility customers.
  • Consistent qualityWork completed with integrity, to regulatory standards and on time.
  • Health and safetySafe Contractor accredited, with strict safety policies on every job.
  • SustainabilitySpecially trained staff and apprentices who are proud of the work.
  • Environment and communityAiming to replant two trees for every one removed, with woodchip and timber reused locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between crown reduction and thinning?
Crown reduction makes the whole crown smaller, reducing height and spread. Crown thinning keeps the size but removes selected branches so more light and wind pass through. We will recommend the one that suits your tree.
Is pollarding the same as crown reduction?
No. Pollarding cuts back to the same points again and again and suits trees that are already managed that way. Crown reduction shapes a natural crown. Topping a tree that has never been pollarded can harm it, so we will advise first.
When is the best time to prune a tree?
Most trees can be pruned through the year, though late winter suits many species and some are best left until after nesting season. We will tell you the right timing for your tree.
Do I need permission to prune my tree?
If the tree has a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area, the council must give consent before pruning. We check this before any work is agreed.
How much does crown reduction cost?
It depends on the size and species of the tree, how much is being taken off, access and waste. We look at the tree and give you a free quote, so you know the cost before anything starts.
Can you reach trees in a back garden?
Usually, yes. Our tracked Spider MEWP fits through a 0.78 metre gap and has a 23 metre working height and 12 metre outreach, so tall trees behind houses are within reach.

Serving Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

Based at Podimore near Yeovil, we cover everywhere within 20 miles (32 km) of Yeovil, plus Taunton and Wellington. If your town is not listed, send your postcode and we will confirm.

YeovilTauntonWellingtonSherborneIlchesterMartockSouth PethertonMilborne PortCrewkerneSomertonBeaminsterLangportCastle CaryIlminsterWincantonStreetBrutonSturminster NewtonGlastonburyChardBridportGillinghamShepton MalletDorchesterWells

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