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Lockett Tree Surgery07747 127 023

Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

Tree Felling in Yeovil, Taunton and Wellington

Safe, controlled felling of single trees and groups, including trees with ash dieback, with the timber recycled into firewood and the site left clear.

  • Ash dieback trees felled safely
  • ARB Approved Contractor
  • Insured up to £10 million
  • Timber recycled as firewood
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ARB ApprovedContractor
Safe ContractorApproved
CHASApproved
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 tree felling covers

Safe, controlled felling of single trees and groups, including trees with ash dieback, with the timber recycled into firewood and the site left clear.

Felling planned around the site

Where there is room the tree is felled whole. Where there is not, it comes down in sections from the MEWP or by rope.

Ash dieback

Infected ash becomes brittle, so safe removal matters. We fell affected trees before they become a danger to the area.

Diseased and decayed trees

We have removed a beech after the decay fungus Kretzschmaria deusta was found in it, before it could fail.

Stumps on the same visit

Stump grinding or full removal can be added, so the ground is ready for replanting or building.

Replanting

We aim to replant two trees for every one we remove, and the timber is recycled into firewood.

What tree felling 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Every job is different, so we do not publish a price list.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

Where it is, roughly how tall, what is around it and why it needs to come down.

2

Free quote

We assess the tree and the drop zone, check whether it is protected and give you a free quote.

3

Felled and cleared

We fell the tree safely, deal with the timber and leave the area tidy.

What our customers say

5 star reviews from local customers
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
Programme agreed and kept toBen Lockett and his team worked in a professional and efficient manor. Very reliable and time schedule and programme of works was fully discussed and adhered to.
Customer review
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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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

How do you fell a tree safely?
If there is a clear drop zone, the tree is felled in one piece with controlled cuts. Close to buildings, roads or cables it is taken down in sections from our Spider MEWP or by rope, so nothing falls where it should not.
Does a tree with ash dieback need felling?
Not always, but badly affected ash becomes brittle and can drop limbs or fail. If it stands near a road, path, house or play area we will advise whether it should come down, and fell it safely if it should.
Do I need permission to fell a tree?
Protected trees and trees in conservation areas need council consent first, and felling a lot of timber can need a felling licence. We check what applies before any work is agreed.
What happens to the timber?
You can keep it for your wood burner, or we take it away. Timber we take is recycled into firewood and the woodchip goes to local farms and animal sanctuaries.
Can you remove the stump too?
Yes. We can grind the stump below the surface or remove it completely on the same job, depending on what you plan to do with the ground.
How much does tree felling cost?
It depends on the size of the tree, the space around it, access and what happens to the timber. We assess the job and give you a free quote.

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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