A crown reduction brings down the height and spread of a tree’s crown while keeping its natural shape. It’s a good option when a tree has outgrown its space, is shading the house or garden, or is getting too close to buildings.
Done properly, the tree still looks like itself, just smaller and lighter. We cut back to suitable branches so it keeps its shape and heals well. We carry out crown reductions across Christchurch’s eastern suburbs, including Burwood, Parklands, Queenspark and Shirley, and right across the city.
Not every tree suits a reduction, and some are better pruned, thinned or removed. We’ll look at the tree on a free site visit and tell you straight what it needs.
The usual reasons people call us:
If a lighter prune or a removal is the better answer, we’ll say so.
It depends on the size of the tree, access, how much needs taking off and the clean-up. We quote after a free site visit, so the price is based on what we’ve actually seen.
It depends on the species and the tree’s health. We’ll tell you what’s sensible for your tree rather than promise a number.
It varies with the species and how fast it grows. We’ll give you a view on site.
No. Topping removes the top of the tree and leaves large stubs. A reduction is selective and keeps the tree’s natural shape.
Most trees on private property don’t, but some protected or notable trees do. We’ll talk it through on the site visit.
We can cut the wood into firewood rings and leave them on site, or take them away. Branches are chipped into mulch.
Tell us about the job. We'll arrange a free site visit and confirm your quote in person.
Based in Burwood, we work right across Christchurch, especially the North and Eastern suburbs.
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