We offer a propping and bracing service for trees which clients wish to retain but require support.
For trees with sentimental value and / or historical importance which are to be retained we offer a service of propping. The suitability of propping will be determined after a complete evaluation of the tree taking into account health and safety issues species suitability and the age and overall condition.
Bracing carried out for trees with high amenity value forks slit forks / tight forks so tree is retained.
However, this technique is not as commonly used as previously as if there are structural defects within the tree recommendations are crown reducing these days…
Steel propping of a veteran Oak tree in Hampstead, North London
Construction of a timber propping framework for a veteran Mulberry tree
Timber propping of an old apple tree in a rear garden in North London