Should I Hire a Tree Surgeon or Do the Work Myself?

We strongly recommend hiring a professional tree surgeon to carry out any arboriculture work in your garden, no matter how tempting it might be to try it yourself. 

Simple gardening tasks can be performed easily and safely by your own hand, but more significant works on trees, hedges and shrubs must be approached with caution. 

Our team is trained, accredited and experienced in performing major arboriculture work in a safe and controlled manner. In this article we’ll explain why using a professional service is always the best choice. Trust in our team for the best results — every time.

Should I perform tree surgery myself?

Tree surgery can be extremely dangerous if you don’t have the proper training, skills or experience. Not not only could you do further damage to the tree, but you could also seriously injure yourself or others around you.

Professional tree surgeons, also referred to as arborists, are trained to identify particular variables, such as the direction and speed of the wind or the areas of a tree that have built-up pressure. Through years of experience, professional arborists can collate these variables to establish a method of surgery that will yield the safest and most effective results. 

Conversely, novices lack these skills, and would be performing tree surgery unsafely if they were to press ahead anyway. Even a single cut in the wrong location can lead to disastrous results.

Here are just some of the ways performing tree surgery yourself could go wrong:

  • Falling branches might injure you, damage your property or your neighbour’s property.
  • You might compromise the stability of the tree, shrub or plant you are working on.
  • You may injure yourself with the equipment you use if you aren’t familiar with it.
  • You can be given a heavy fine if you work on a protected tree.

Without the skills and precision of a professional arborist, it is likely that you will damage the trees you intend to help. If you do cause damage, you’ll need to hire a tree surgeon to make good any harm done.

Why hire a professional?

Professional tree surgeons are trained to identify factors that will influence how they carry out their work. We understand:

  • The physics

There are many forces stored up under tension in trees. Cutting into the wrong place could cause a branch to snap or power tools to recoil and cause injury. We understand exactly where to cut to prevent such problems.

  • Gravity and tree felling

Trained professionals have a keen eye for the angle at which a tree will fall when it is felled. 

  • The wind

The speed and direction of the wind can affect the direction at which branches, or other components of a tree, bush or shrub, will fall. Professionals understand how to perform tree surgery safely given the current wind conditions.

  • The law

Performing surgery on a tree with a protection order is a criminal offence. We always perform our work in compliance with the law, ensuring everything is completed safely and legally.

How to choose a reputable tree surgeon

For safe and reliable results, always choose an accredited professional. 

It takes two years to complete an apprenticeship and qualify as a tree surgeon. Each of the arborists at Artemis Tree Services has gone through all the necessary training and proven their ability as experts in tree surgery and arboriculture. 

We only employ the best at Artemis Tree Surgery. We have over 20 years’ experience, a team of superb arborists and a variety of awards and accreditations to show for it. These include:

  • Horticulture Week Business Awards – Employer of the Year
  • Horticulture Week Business Awards – Arboriculture Contractor of the Year
  • ARB-approved contractor
  • CHAS-approved contractor
  • Trustmark-approved

Safety and quality are two things we don’t take lightly. Trust in our team for high-quality, safe and legal arborist services.

Contact our team today to find out more about our services.

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This was the third occasion that we used the services of Artemis Tree Services. We were completely satisfied with their service at every stage of their work. Perhaps what pleased us most was to see th... This was the third occasion that we used the services of Artemis Tree Services. We were completely satisfied with their service at every stage of their work. Perhaps what pleased us most was to see the two young lads genuinely enjoying their work! 57 Bow Lane, Finchley, N12 0JL.

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My wife and I were pleased to welcome Charlie and Ben, to tackle our overgrown Laurel. They telephoned ahead to advise their time of arrival and, once on site, got down to work in a professional and i... My wife and I were pleased to welcome Charlie and Ben, to tackle our overgrown Laurel. They telephoned ahead to advise their time of arrival and, once on site, got down to work in a professional and industrious manner. These young men were friendly and helpful, completing the job to our exact requirements, and tidying up thoroughly afterwards. In addition, they approached their work in full compliance with health and safety regulations. All in all, they were splendid ambassadors for their company!

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This is the 3rd time I have used this Company. All the staff are professional, friendly and helpful offering high quality service from the moment you contact them to completion of the job and the pri... This is the 3rd time I have used this Company. All the staff are professional, friendly and helpful offering high quality service from the moment you contact them to completion of the job and the price is fair. I wouldn't use anyone else.

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We have used Artemis for tree and hedge works several times and would thoroughly recommend them. They give an all round professional service; communication is great, quotes detailed and work fairly pr... We have used Artemis for tree and hedge works several times and would thoroughly recommend them. They give an all round professional service; communication is great, quotes detailed and work fairly priced. If you are looking for trustworthy and reliable tree services look no further!

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Derek Welch, Chalfont St Peter

Very professional, work hard, friendly and cooperative. Very highly recommended - they know what they are doing!...

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Always friendly helpful staff, very knowledgable, prune/trim trees very well leaving a good shape and tidy up afterwards....

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4 months ago

Brian (Pinner)

Artemis recently did some work for us and we were very impressed both with the quality of the work and the communication and value for money. I would recommend them.... Artemis recently did some work for us and we were very impressed both with the quality of the work and the communication and value for money. I would recommend them.

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Artemis Tree Services Limited is a professional tree surgeon and is highly recommended. The marketplace is peppered with charlatans purporting to be qualified in this specialist area but Artemis con... Artemis Tree Services Limited is a professional tree surgeon and is highly recommended. The marketplace is peppered with charlatans purporting to be qualified in this specialist area but Artemis continues to uphold and deliver the professional status of this important skill. They offer a a high quality service from the very first contact through to delivery of a clean and crafted conclusion. I have no hesitation in recommending their outstanding service. Many thanks to all involved.

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Blake Lewis

The contractors that came to prune my tree were very efficient, polite and effective and I would have no hesitation in recommending Artemis to anyone.... The contractors that came to prune my tree were very efficient, polite and effective and I would have no hesitation in recommending Artemis to anyone.

6 months ago

Jo

Just to say thank you for carrying out the work so professionally. The team were efficient, they took great care to ensure nothing got damaged, they were very friendly and informative and left the ar... Just to say thank you for carrying out the work so professionally. The team were efficient, they took great care to ensure nothing got damaged, they were very friendly and informative and left the area tidy. Work carried out: Removal of deadwood

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Efficient, tidy and courteous service - I have used Artemis on a number of occasions and cannot think of any reason to change....

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Excellent service with polite considerate operators...

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very professional, knowledgeable company. where able to provide advice and options as to needed to be done. Clean, tidy and polite...

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Francis Emmanuel

This was the second time we used the services of Artemis Tree Services. This time it was to fell and remove a mature sycamore. The team were excellent throughout - from initial enquiries, advice with ... This was the second time we used the services of Artemis Tree Services. This time it was to fell and remove a mature sycamore. The team were excellent throughout - from initial enquiries, advice with what was suitable, scheduling of the work, the tree work itself, the disposal of the felled tree and invoicing. Very pleasant, smart, tidy and courteous.

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