Tree felling in Gauteng, assessed first

Tree felling by Innocent Ndou

Every tree is different, so Innocent looks at it before quoting. Height, lean, the state of the trunk and what sits underneath, such as a roof, wall, pool or a neighbour's property, all decide how a tree must come down. Big trees in tight spaces usually come down in sections rather than in one piece.

Trees growing into overhead power lines are a different matter. Do not cut near live lines yourself. Contact your municipality, Eskom or City Power, depending on who supplies your area, so the lines can be made safe first. Some municipalities and estates also have rules about removing certain trees, so check before anything is cut. Innocent can assess the tree and talk you through the options.

Getting ready for the job

Move cars, garden furniture and pot plants well away from the tree and from where branches will drop. Keep children and pets indoors while cutting is under way. Tell your neighbours if branches hang over their side. If the tree is near power lines, the municipality or utility has to be involved before work starts.

1. 1Send the jobWhatsApp photos, your suburb and what you need.
2. 2Get a quoteInnocent replies to talk price and timing. Bigger jobs may need a look first.
3. 3Job doneA date is set and the work gets done.