Deal with urgent damage and routine overgrowth
Suspended limbs prioritised
Unstable material is assessed before general debris is moved or processed.
Standing tree checked
Remaining branches and attachments are reviewed after the ground is cleared.
Routine work kept clear
Deadwood and hedge cutting are specified separately from storm response.
Control unstable branches before clearing debris
After strong winds, fallen branches on the lawn may be less concerning than the split or suspended material still in the crown. Keep away from unstable sections and call us with a safe description of what has happened. We travel from nearby Selsey for storm clearance at properties in East Wittering. Our first practical priorities are isolating the area, controlling unstable material and reopening important access. Once the immediate debris is managed, we inspect what remains standing for torn attachments, imbalance or other damage that may need pruning or complete removal.
Manage deadwood and boundary growth separately
Not every branch concern follows a storm. Planned deadwood removal targets deteriorating branches above paths, drives, gardens and buildings while preserving suitable live growth. Hedge cutting addresses boundary growth, keeping entrances and routes clear or restoring a manageable shape. For homes in East Wittering, these tasks can be quoted alongside follow-on storm work, but each has a distinct aim. We check access, nesting activity and the amount of material requiring clearance, then define what will be cut and what remains. One windy week needn't turn every green thing into the same job.
Frequently asked questions
What should we report after high winds?
Tell us what has fallen, what remains suspended and whether access is blocked. Mention visible splits, nearby buildings and utilities. Safe photographs are useful, but stay outside the affected area and never stand beneath unstable branches.
Can deadwood removal be planned in advance?
Yes. Deadwood above frequently used spaces can be assessed as routine work before it falls. We identify relevant branches, consider their size and position, and plan controlled removal without treating healthy live growth as part of the same problem.
Can storm debris and hedge cuttings be cleared together?
They can be included within one planned visit where practical, but unstable tree material must be handled first. We assess the different material, access and volume, then define the clearance scope clearly in the quotation.