07868 257140 24/7 On the Line About Services Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07868 257140Get a Free Quote Menu Services # Crown Lifting in ColchesterClear Roofs, Drivesand Paths Below Raise the bottom of the crown to clear the space underneath. We remove low branches cleanly, so you can walk, park and mow under the tree and get light back at ground level. Get a Free QuoteCall 07868 257140 - 5.0 from 107 Google reviews - £10m public liability insurance - Free, no-obligation quote - 24/7 On the Line, same-day response HomeTree Surgery ServicesTree SurgeryCrown Lifting 20 years in the trade, Tree-Volution since 2015 5.0 from 107 Google reviews, 10/10 Checkatrade £10m cover public liability insurance NPTC qualified City & Guilds trained 24/7 On the Line same-day response, free quotes ## Crown Lifting explained, what it is and when you need it Crown lifting, sometimes called crown raising, is the removal of a tree's lowest branches to raise the height of the crown above the ground. The top and spread of the tree are left as they are. What changes is the clear space underneath, so people, cars and light can get under the canopy. It is the usual fix when branches hang low over a path, drive, road, roof or lawn. Low limbs scrape vans and cars, catch people walking underneath, block views from windows and shade the ground so grass struggles to grow. Lifting solves all of these while keeping the tree. Lifting is simple to describe but easy to get wrong. Cutting flush to the trunk, leaving long stubs or removing too many large branches at once damages the tree. Our NPTC-qualified climbers make clean cuts at the branch collar and lift in proportion to the size of the tree, with 20 years in the trade behind the business. ### Who this service is for - Drives and parking, where low branches scrape cars, vans and caravans. - Paths and pavements, where people have to duck under branches to get past. - Lawns and borders, that stay shaded and bare under a low canopy. - Roadside and commercial trees, that need clearance for vehicles, pedestrians and signs. ## What happens if it's left ### Damage to vehicles and buildings Low branches scrape paintwork, roofs and gutters every time the wind moves them. ### Trip and head-height hazards Branches over paths and pavements are a hazard for anyone walking underneath. ### Lifting too late The longer low branches are left, the bigger they get, and removing large limbs later leaves bigger wounds on the trunk. ### Mistakes we see most often - Cutting flush to the trunk instead of at the branch collar. - Leaving long stubs that die back and decay. - Lifting too high on a young tree, leaving it top-heavy. - Starting work on a protected tree without checking for a TPO or conservation area. ## How we do it, our five-step process - Step 1 ### Free site visit James looks at the tree, its health, its surroundings and what you want from the lift. - Step 2 ### Plan and protection check We agree exactly which branches come out and check for a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area before any work is booked. - Step 3 ### Skilled climbing work NPTC-qualified climbers make clean cuts at the right points while the ground crew lowers and clears each section. - Step 4 ### Check from the ground We step back and check the balance and shape of the crown before anyone leaves the tree. - Step 5 ### Clear-up included Branches, wood and chippings are removed as part of the price and the garden is left tidy. ## What you get out of it ### Clear access Walk, park and mow under the tree without ducking or scraping. ### Light at ground level More light reaches lawns, borders and lower windows. ### Better views Opens up views from the house and driveway without losing the tree. ### Tree kept intact The top and spread are untouched, so shade and screening stay. ### No hidden extras Waste removal, wood and chippings are included in the price you are quoted. ### Peace of mind £10m public liability insurance, 5.0 from 107 Google reviews and 10/10 on Checkatrade. ## Crown Lifting in detail ### How high should a crown be lifted? It depends on what is underneath. A lawn or border needs less clearance than a drive used by vans, and a footpath or road needs enough height for people and vehicles to pass safely. We agree a target height with you at the site visit and lift in proportion to the tree, so it stays balanced and stable. On younger trees we often lift in stages over a few years, which is easier on the tree and avoids large wounds on the trunk. ### Lifting, thinning or reduction? Lifting deals with the bottom of the crown. If the whole tree is too big, a crown reduction is the right job, and if it is too dense, crown thinning opens it up. Many trees need a mix of two or more, and we explain the options at the free site visit. - Lifting, for low branches over drives, paths, roofs and lawns - Thinning, for a dense, heavy crown - Reduction, for a tree that is too tall or too wide ### Working safely near roads, drives and houses Lifting often means working over drives, paths, roofs and parked cars. Our ground crew controls every branch, lowering heavier pieces on ropes where needed rather than letting them drop. Where we are working beside a pavement or road, we plan the job to keep people and vehicles safe. All work is covered by £10 million public liability insurance. ### Protected trees in Colchester and the surrounding area Many trees around Colchester are protected by Tree Preservation Orders or stand in conservation areas, and lifting a protected tree still needs consent. We check status before work is booked and work to exactly what is granted. ## Crown Lifting, your questions answered ### How much does crown lifting cost in Colchester? It depends on the size of the tree, how many branches are coming off, the height needed and access. The site visit and written quote are free, and waste removal is included. ### What is the difference between crown lifting and crown raising? They are the same job: removing the lowest branches to raise the bottom of the crown. ### How high can you lift a crown? It depends on the tree's size and what is underneath. We agree a target height that gives the clearance you need while keeping the tree balanced. ### Will lifting harm my tree? Not when it is done properly. We cut at the branch collar, avoid stubs and lift in proportion to the size of the tree. ### How long does crown lifting take? Many single-tree lifts are finished in well under a day. We tell you the expected time when we quote. ### Can you lift trees over a road or pavement? Yes. We plan the work to keep pedestrians and vehicles safe while branches are lowered and cleared. ### Do I need permission? Only if the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area. We check before booking. ### Do you take the branches away? Yes. All branches, wood and chippings are removed as part of the price. ## Where we work Crown Lifting is carried out from our Colchester base, out to Chelmsford and Braintree along the A12. Pick your town for local detail, see the full list of services, or go back to the Tree-Volution homepage. ColchesterIpswichClacton-on-SeaWithamHalsteadTiptreeWivenhoeCoggeshallWest MerseaChelmsfordBraintree ## Related services ### Tree Surgery Crowning, pollarding, pruning, reduction and shaping to keep trees healthy, safe and in proportion. ### Crown Reduction Height and spread reduced with correct cuts, so the tree stays healthy and natural-looking. ### Crown Thinning Selected branches removed inside the crown to let light and wind through. Tree Felling & RemovalTPO & Conservation AreasVegetation ClearanceStump Grinding & RemovalHedge Trimming & ShapingEmergency & Storm DamagePatios & PavingLandscapingContact Tree-Volution ## Free quote for crown lifting Tell us about the job and James will arrange a free site visit. 20 years in the trade, £10m insured, 5.0 from 107 Google reviews. 07868 257140 ## Get your crown lifting quote Free site visit, a clear price with waste removal included, and no obligation to book. Ring James directly or send the details over and we'll come and look. Request a Free QuoteCall 07868 257140 Training & qualifications - - - Qualified tree surgeons based in Colchester, covering out to Chelmsford and Braintree along the A12. Free quotes, waste removal included. 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