How to Prepare Your Garden for Tree Work with CTS
Hiring professional tree surgeons like Chichester Tree Solutions (CTS) is a great step towards keeping your garden safe, tidy, and thriving. Whether you're removing a hazardous tree, reducing overgrowth, or simply maintaining the health of your trees, we always appreciate a little preparation before the CTS team arrives will make the process smoother and safer for everyone. Here's how you can get your garden ready for tree work.
1. Clear Access to the Work Area
Tree work often involves large machinery, such as our large chipper or Bandit tree stump grinder, climbing gear, and multiple crew members. Make sure garden gates are unlocked and that access paths are clear of bins, bikes, or other obstacles. If access is tight, inform your tree team in advance so they can plan accordingly.
2. Move Vehicles and Valuables
If you have cars parked in or near the work zone, it’s best to move them out of the way. Falling branches, wood chippings, or even sawdust could damage paintwork or windows. Similarly, move garden furniture, planters, ornaments, or anything fragile to a safe distance. Additionally, if you have regulated parking on the street outside your property, such as permit parking, please consider arranging a temporary permit for us, if at all possible.
3. Secure Pets and Inform Neighbours
Keep pets indoors or in a secure part of the house or garden during the work. The noise and movement can cause anxiety for animals. If you are also able to clear and remove any toileting mess from your pets around the work area for our team, we would also be very grateful.
It’s also courteous to let your neighbours know tree work will be happening, especially if your trees border their property or if access is shared.
4. Identify Power Lines and Underground Services
If there are any overhead wires, outdoor lighting cables, or buried services (like irrigation or electric gates), mention them to the team ahead of time. A professional tree surgery company like CTS will carry out risk assessments, but your local knowledge is a valuable addition.
5. Talk Through the Plan
Before work begins, a quick walkthrough with your CTS tree surgeon ensures everyone’s on the same page and that we can work towards good outcomes that meet your expectations. You can clarify which trees are to be worked on, how much needs to be removed, and what should be left behind. Furthermore, you might like to share your longer-term goals for your outdoor spaces so that we can help advise you on the best way of achieving your objectives. We are always delighted to help however we can.
Preparing your garden properly allows the CTS team to carry out high-quality tree work efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption. We’re here to help every step of the way — from the first inspection to the final clean-up. If you’re in Chichester, Bognor Regis, The Witterings or across West Sussex and have tree work planned, get in touch today for a free and friendly consultation.
