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Tree Surgery and Tree Care

Felling, pruning, hedges and stump grinding
5
Setup steps
3
AI prompts
5
Tools & links

What it is

Pruning, reducing and felling trees and clearing the waste for homeowners, landlords and councils. Jobs are quoted per tree, so photos before and after, and the paperwork for each site, are what win work and protect you.

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How to start a tree surgery business (UK)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Get qualified

    Chainsaw tickets (NPTC or Lantra), aerial rescue for climbing and a first aid certificate are what insurers and customers expect. Never use a chainsaw or climb without them.

  2. 2

    Get insured

    Public liability for tree work is specialist cover. Ask for it to include climbing and felling, and keep the certificate where you can show it.

  3. 3

    Check protection before you cut

    Trees can be protected by a tree preservation order or a conservation area. Ask the council before any work, save their answer to the job, and never cut without it.

  4. 4

    Quote from photos and a visit

    Photograph the tree and the drop zone, note access and power lines, then quote per tree or per day including waste removal. Agree what is and is not included.

  5. 5

    Keep proof of every job

    Take before, during and after photos, complete a short risk assessment, and keep both with the invoice. It protects you if a neighbour or insurer asks questions.

AI prompts to try

Copy one of these into ChatGPT, Claude or your AI tool of choice and adapt it to your situation.

Quote
“Write a clear quote for reducing a mature oak by 2 metres and removing the waste in [AREA]. Include access, tree preservation order check, what is included, payment terms and a start date. Leave the price blank.”
Risk assessment
“Write a one page risk assessment template for a tree felling job covering access, power lines, drop zone, equipment checks, the public and an emergency rescue plan.”
Reply to enquiry
“Write a short friendly reply to someone asking for a quote to remove a tree in their garden. Ask for photos, the address and whether the tree is protected. Under 90 words.”

Useful links

Arboricultural Association↗Gov.uk: tree preservation orders↗Checkatrade↗Simply Business (insurance)↗Gov.uk: set up as a sole trader↗
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