07460 042265Available for emergency call outs6am – 10pm, seven days AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07460 042265Get a Free Quote Menu Services # Ash Dieback Tree Workin St Helens Ash trees affected by ash dieback assessed honestly and reduced or removed safely by a qualified crew, before brittle, dying limbs become a danger to people and property. Get a Free QuoteCall 07460 042265 - 5.0 from 31 Google reviews - Fully insured: cover up to £5m, details on request - Free, no-obligation quote - Open 6am – 10pm, seven days - Available for emergency call outs HomeTree Surgery ServicesAsh Dieback 15 years in the trade across Merseyside 5.0 from 31 Google reviews £5m cover public liability, details on request 6am – 10pm seven days, fast response Free quotes site visit, no obligation ## Ash Dieback explained, what it is and when you need it Ash dieback is a disease of ash trees caused by a fungus, Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. It has spread across the UK and affects ash trees of all ages, in woodlands, hedgerows, streets and gardens. Infected trees lose leaves, show dark lesions on bark and die back from the crown. As the disease progresses, the wood can become brittle, which makes dead ash trees harder and more dangerous to work on the longer they are left. Not every affected ash needs felling straight away. Daniel will look at the tree, explain what he sees and give you an honest recommendation, whether that is monitoring, reducing or removing it. ### Who this service is for - Homeowners, with an ash tree that is thinning, losing leaves or dying back from the top. - Landowners, with ash along boundaries, hedgerows or tracks used by people. - Roadside properties, where an affected ash could drop limbs onto a road or path. ## What happens if it's left ### Brittle dead wood Ash killed by dieback can become brittle and drop limbs without warning. ### Harder to climb over time The longer a dead ash stands, the less safe it can be to climb, which can make removal more involved. ### Root and base decay Some affected ash develop decay at the base, which can make the whole tree unstable. ### Mistakes we see most often - Leaving a clearly dead ash standing near a house or road. - Felling a healthy-looking ash on a guess without proper assessment. - Climbing a dead, brittle ash without assessing it first. - Removing a protected ash without checking TPO status. ## How we do it, our five-step process - Step 1 ### Free site visit Daniel looks at the crown, bark and base and explains what he sees. - Step 2 ### Honest recommendation Monitor, reduce or remove, with the reasons explained in plain English. - Step 3 ### Permissions TPO and Conservation Area status is checked, and any application handled in-house. - Step 4 ### Safe dismantling The tree is reduced or taken down in sections using the method that suits its condition. - Step 5 ### Chip and clear All timber and brash is chipped on site and recycled, and the area left clean. ## What you get out of it ### Qualified crew City & Guilds Level 3 Arboriculture, plus all relevant certificates held by Daniel and the team members. ### Free written quote Daniel visits, looks at the tree properly and gives you a written price. No price list, no obligation. ### Site left clean Everything we cut is chipped on site and recycled for biomass. Nothing goes to landfill and removal is included. ### Fully insured Public liability cover up to £5 million, details available on request. ## Ash Dieback in detail ### Signs of ash dieback Common signs include: - Leaves wilting, blackening or dropping early in summer. - Dark, diamond-shaped lesions where side shoots meet the stem. - Dieback of shoots and branches, often from the top of the crown. - Bushy clusters of new shoots growing from the trunk and branches. ### Do all affected ash trees need felling? No. Some ash trees show tolerance to the disease, and a lightly affected tree away from people and property may simply be monitored. Where a tree is badly affected and near a house, road or path, making it safe sooner is usually the sensible choice. ### Why acting sooner is often safer Brittle, dead ash is harder to climb and rig safely. Dealing with a badly affected tree while the wood is still sound can mean a simpler, safer job. Daniel will tell you honestly if waiting is reasonable. ## Ash Dieback, your questions answered ### What is ash dieback? A disease of ash trees caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. It causes leaf loss and crown dieback and can eventually kill the tree. ### Can ash dieback be treated? There is no cure. Management means monitoring affected trees and reducing or removing those that become a risk. ### My ash has a few dead branches. Does it need to come down? Not necessarily. Daniel will assess it and may recommend monitoring or removing deadwood rather than felling. ### Is it dangerous to leave a dead ash standing? It can be, especially near houses, roads and paths, because the wood can become brittle and limbs can drop. ### How much will it cost? There is no fixed price list because every tree is different. Daniel comes out, looks at the job and gives you a free written quote with no obligation. ### What if my tree has a Tree Preservation Order? We check TPO and Conservation Area status before any work and prepare and submit the application to the council in-house. ### Which areas do you cover? Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens and West Lancashire, including Widnes, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Maghull and Scarisbrick. ## Where we work Ash Dieback is carried out across Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens and West Lancashire. Pick your town for local detail, see the full list of services, or go back to the DW Treecare homepage. KnowsleySt HelensLiverpoolWest LancsOrmskirkScarisbrickWidnesSkelmersdaleMaghull ## Related services ### Dangerous Trees Storm-damaged, split or leaning trees made safe quickly within working hours. ### Tree Removals Safe, sectional felling of trees of any size, with the site cleared and tidied. ### Storm Damage Split limbs, hanging branches and windblown trees made safe within working hours. Large TreesReductionsPruningHedgesStump GrindingIvy RemovalLand ClearanceCat RescueConifer ReductionCrown ThinningCrown LiftingPollardingContact DW Treecare ## Free quote for ash dieback Tell us about the job and Daniel will arrange a free site visit. Fifteen years in the trade, fully insured, 5.0 from 31 Google reviews. 07460 042265 ## Get your ash dieback quote Free site visit, a written price with clearance included, and no obligation to book. Ring Daniel directly or send the details over and we'll come and look. Available for emergency call outs. For urgent tree work, call 07460 042265. 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