DJM

Yeah, and I've got to say that compared to a lot of the forums frequented by other professionals (so called) doing other types of work pretty much everybody on here comes across as honest folk with a love of what they do. It'd be unfair to name and shame, but some trade forums where I've gone to see how Joe Public gets treated - as a stupid cash cow to be milked usually - has put me right off ever employing any of them again. This forum is a great advert for the Arboriculturist profession.

Guys I've been overwhelmed by responses. Many thanks to everbody who got back. I'm working though the replies in order 'cos it seems the only fair way to do it. I'm just sorry that I don't need more work done. Didn't see a donate button on the website (feel like I should pay something for this) so I'll donate to the FR Jones climber appeal instead if thats OK. Thanks again. (Just as a thought, there must be more people like me around, who care enough to make sure a job gets done properly but don't know how to find somebody who knows what they are doing. Arbtalk comes up pretty high on any tree surgeon google search, so would some sort of "If you are a prospective customer and you want to find a tree surgeon then start here" page that leads to a members list or something work?)

Firstly apologies to the mods if this, my first post, is in the wrong place or unacceptable for any reason. I’m actually a private punter with some work that needs doing and rather than accidentally stumble across any local “accidents’r’us” cowboys I thought I’d ask the experts. It’s in the Tadley, Berkshire/Hampshire border area and it is to dismantle/fell six or so trees, 5/6 medium oaks and a tulip tree. Access is good, not near any boundaries or cables. Obviously I’m no groundie but I can clear the brash and handle the bucking afterwards so nothing to take off site and no significant clean up required. There is no desperate urgency but I’d like to get it done this season. Drop me a PM if interested and I’ll respond. I’m out and about a fair bit so it might be a day before I can respond. Great forum by the way. I’ve learned loads lurking here – mainly how little I really do know unfortunately!