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When a tree fails or becomes dangerous you need people who can move quickly, make the area safe, and tidy up properly. Great Oaks Tree Services provides a rapid emergency response across Preston, Lancashire and the wider North West. Our teams are NPTC qualified, fully insured and used to working on public roads, schools, business parks and utility sites. We plan each job around safety, access and the surrounding environment, then record the work with clear, photo-based reports for your records or insurer.
Need help now? Call 07884 274693 (the line is answered 7am to 5pm) or email office@greatoakstreeservices.co.uk
Situation | What we do first | Typical method | What you can expect |
Wind-thrown tree across a road or driveway | Secure the area and set exclusion zones | Sectional dismantle or controlled felling, chip and clear | Access restored and site left tidy |
Hanging or split limb over footpath or car park | Isolate the hazard and make safe from ground or MEWP | Targeted limb removal and clean cuts to BS3998 | Risk removed and canopy left balanced |
Tree on a building or fence | Stabilise and prevent further movement | Rigging and careful lowering, debris removal | Protection of structures and a clear working area |
Trees near utilities or substations | Liaise with the network operator and follow permits | Utility-compliant vegetation removal | Safe clearance and full documentation |
Storm damage, visible cracking or movement at the root plate, trees leaning after heavy rain, hanging limbs over public areas, and any failure that blocks a route or threatens property. If you are unsure, send a photo and postcode. We will advise right away and, if needed, mobilise a team.
First, we make the area safe and agree the plan with you. A lead arborist assesses the defect, access and nearby risks. We then choose the safest method, which could be sectional dismantling with rigging, MEWP access, or controlled felling where space allows. Arisings are chipped or removed by licensed carriers. Stumps can be ground below soil level if you want to reinstate the area. Before we leave, the team cleans down and provides a short digital report with photos.
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.
We are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor with everyday experience on regulated and high-risk sites. Our accreditations include Constructionline Gold, Once For All SSIP and membership. That combination gives clients confidence on safety, quality management and environmental standards. It also helps when an incident involves highways, schools or utilities and the work needs to be coordinated properly.
Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, Leyland, Lancaster, Blackburn, Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, West Lancashire, Greater Manchester and across the North West. If you are close by, ask and we will confirm availability.
Can you attend the same day?
For genuine emergencies we aim to attend within 24 to 72 hours and will prioritise public safety incidents. Out-of-hours response is available.
Can you work next to live infrastructure?
Yes. Our teams are experienced on utility and infrastructure sites and follow strict procedures.
Do you remove all waste?
Yes. We can chip on site, leave timber stacked if you prefer, or remove everything through licensed carriers. Stump grinding is available.
What about protected trees?
Emergency works to remove immediate danger may proceed. We keep records and can help with follow-up notifications to the local authority.
Great Oaks Tree Services provide fast, safe and accountable emergency tree removal across the North West.
Careers
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
