Ash dieback removal in Durham
Ash Dieback Tree Removal Durham
Worried about an ash tree with thinning leaves, dead branches or visible decline? Send the location, what is nearby and a few photos where possible. We inspect the tree, explain the sensible next step and provide a fixed written quote.
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What you get with every job
- Free inspection and fixed written quote, with no call-out charge
- Fully insured work with public liability cover
- TPO and Conservation Area checks handled before any work starts
- Sectional dismantling used where trees are close to buildings
- Timber, branches and green waste taken away
- Site left clean and tidy
When an ash tree needs attention
Ash dieback is a serious fungal disease affecting ash trees across County Durham. A thinning crown, dead upper branches, dark bark lesions and new shoots from the trunk can all justify a closer look. The risk is not the same for every tree: location, condition and what could be hit if a limb failed all matter.
An ash in an open part of a garden may be suitable for monitoring or selective work. An ash over a drive, path, neighbouring property or building needs a more cautious assessment. The point is to make a planned decision before a failed branch makes it urgent.
A planned removal, not a guess
Every job starts with the tree, access and surrounding targets. Where there is room and it is appropriate, a tree may be felled in a controlled direction. Near homes, garages, walls or confined gardens, the work is planned as sectional dismantling: the tree is taken down in manageable pieces rather than dropped in one go.
- Free site inspection and fixed written quote
- Check for Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area restrictions
- Removal of branches and green waste, with logs retained if requested
- Stump grinding available where the site needs to be reused
Protected ash trees
Disease does not automatically remove the need for permission. If an ash is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a Conservation Area, the restrictions still need checking before work begins. We check the relevant status and explain what paperwork is needed before a date is booked.
For a useful first read, see our guide to Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas in Durham.
Get a clear quote for the work
Send the location, what is nearby and any access restrictions. We will arrange a free inspection and fixed written quote.
Send an enquiryQuestions about this service
Can you remove an ash tree near a house?
Yes. Where space is limited, the removal is planned as sectional dismantling so pieces can be lowered in a controlled way.
Do I need permission to remove an ash with dieback?
Possibly. A diseased tree can still be protected by a TPO or located in a Conservation Area, so the status is checked before work starts.
What should I include in an enquiry?
Send the location, what is below or beside the tree, access details and clear photos if you can take them safely.
Read our Durham guide to TPOs and Conservation Areas or read about ash dieback in County Durham.