Tree work07884 274693Training01772 369694
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor
Practical tree work across Preston, Lancashire and the North West. NPTC qualified teams working in public spaces, schools, housing, utilities and live infrastructure.
Healthy, well managed trees make places safer, greener and easier to maintain. Great Oaks Tree Services delivers practical arboriculture and tree management across Preston, Lancashire and the wider North West. We combine day-to-day tree work with a training-led approach, so the standards we teach are the standards we work to on your site.
We are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor with Constructionline Gold, Once For All SSIP and ROSPA membership. Our teams are NPTC qualified, fully insured and used to working in public spaces, schools, housing, utilities and live infrastructure.
Service | Typical trigger | Method | Result |
Tree surveys & advice | Planning, safety checks, mortgage reports, duty of care | Visual inspection, risk rating, works recommendations | Clear, prioritised maintenance plan |
BS3998 tree pruning | Low branches, storm damage, poor structure, light loss | Crown lifting, thinning, reduction, deadwood removal | Safer trees, better clearance, healthier canopy |
Tree removal | Unstable, diseased or unsuitable trees | Sectional dismantling, rigging, or controlled fell | Risk removed and site left tidy |
Stump grinding | Replanting, turfing, paths or build-up | Grind to 150–300 mm below ground | Clean finish ready for reuse |
Tree protection & consent | TPOs, conservation areas, development sites | Checks, applications, method statements | Compliant work with the right permissions |
Ongoing tree management | Estates, schools, business parks, utilities | Cyclical pruning, inspections, digital reporting | Predictable budgets and safer estates |
Good management starts with understanding your trees and their setting. We look at species, condition, targets, access and your goals for the site. From there we plan maintenance that is proportionate, safe and compliant. For many clients this means a light touch each year, with targeted pruning to keep trees healthy and clear of buildings, paths and overhead lines. Where a tree has failed or no longer fits the space, we remove it and leave the area ready for replanting.
Our surveyor can complete one-off inspections or estate-wide surveys. You get simple reports with risks explained in plain English and a prioritised works list. If you need support with TPOs, conservation areas or planning, we handle checks and applications.
Pruning is carried out by trained arborists using recognised methods such as crown lifting, thinning, reduction and deadwood removal. Cuts are made with care to protect the tree and reduce the chance of future issues. We choose MEWP or climbing access depending on the site and always set safe working zones.
Where removal is the right option, we dismantle the tree safely and manage arisings. Stumps can be ground below soil level so you can replant, returf or build. Timber can be left for habitat, retained for your use, or removed by licensed carriers.
Get in touch with Great Oaks today. We’re happy to answer any questions relating to arboriculture or grounds maintenance, or provide further info about our chainsaw courses.
Schools needing safer playground clearance, housing providers planning cyclical pruning, developers preparing sites with tree protection in place, utility contractors managing vegetation near assets, and homeowners wanting expert advice and tidy, careful work.
Do I need permission before any tree work?
You may if the tree is covered by a TPO or in a conservation area. We carry out checks and can submit applications on your behalf.
Can you work around the public or live sites?
Yes. We set clear exclusions, use spotters and coordinate with site teams. Our experience on highways, utilities and education sites keeps projects moving.
How often should trees be inspected?
Frequency depends on the location and use of the area. Many estates work on annual or biennial cycles, with additional checks after severe weather.
What happens to the arisings?
We chip branches, remove waste through licensed carriers, or leave timber stacked if you prefer. Stumps can be ground for a clean finish.
Great Oaks Tree Services. Practical arboriculture and tree management that keeps your site safe, tidy and ready for what’s next.
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Climbing, grounds maintenance and utility work.Climbing, grounds and utility work.
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.
Last minuteAvailability
Starts Monday 19 October 2026
3 days plus 1 for assessment
£9671 place
Entry requirements: Ground Based Chainsaw Operator and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Book this date, Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and HarnessOr call the training office on 01772 369694
