City & Guilds Qualified - Level 2

NPTC - Tree Surgery CS39

Mr Ross Giles

<a href="https://www.rgtreesurgery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ross Giles Tree Surgery</a> is a leading Arboricultural company based in Dorchester covering Dorset and the surrounding areas. We are passionate about trees and pride ourselves in the work we undertake.  With over 10 years of experience, we can carry out the job in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with the latest regulations BS3998: 2010. Every job we undertake is completed with the highest level of respect for your property, using the latest machinery and equipment. We are highly skilled specialists in our field and hold all relevant NPTC qualifications. We carry out the following Arboricultural works:<ul><li>Climbing inspections</li><li>Felling / dismantling</li><li>Pollarding</li><li>Hedge trimming and reduction</li><li>Crown reduction, lift, thin and clean</li><li>Commercial and domestic site clearances</li><li>Stump removal</li><li>Planting and aftercare</li><li>Formative pruning</li><li>Seasoned logs </li><li>24hr call out service</li><li>TPO application forms</li></ul>  Call Ross for a free site visit and quotation or if you just need some advice!

Removal of a row of Lawsons cypress with the aid of a mobile crane. 

Poplar removals with GM Lifting

We had to fell this tree due to a large crack appearing in high winds

Oak Tree Removal

Tall skinny dead Pine fell in St Ives, Ringwood


Clearing front of Poundbury Garage

Cleared front of Poundbury Garage

We were tasked in the removal of these trees and shrubs to open up front of cottage

Tree removal in Wimborne

Trees have been cleared and cottage is no longer hidden

We section felled this tree as it was out growing its space. Stump was ground out upon its removal. 

Birch Removal

Tree down and stump removed. Ready for planting of new tree. 

Tree Removal

Wet and windy day removing this Sycamore in Dorchester

Last of the tops on a large Macrocarpa removal

Hornbeam Fell - Outgrown Space

Geared up and ready to tackle this Oak removal

Himalayan Birch tree planting

Just about to fell large dead Willow

Oak Reduction

Top Anchor point for an Oak reduction

Ash tree fell

Large Lime Pollard

Basking in the sunlight

Removing the top part of crown on this dead Birch

MEWP access required for this dead Pine fell

Felling a large overgrown hedge down by the sea

Our apprentice practising some felling cuts

Our stump grinding team removing stumps in middle of lawn area. 

Team photo

Tree top selfie

Suspended between two trees to remove dead middle tree. 

Large Cherry removal due to previous limb failure

Large Beech Fell

Was called out to this large willow to remove 2 hanging branches resting on a bt line. Was able to remove them safely and efficiently. 

Willow limb failure 

A day spent removing deadwood from 3 large Monterey Pines

Up we go!!

Large dead pine removal

Horse chestnut re pollard

Log delivery

Removing to dead trees with assistance of MEWP

Chogging down large sections of Birch

Pruning overhanging branches

Day to Day jobs

As you can see this Birch has two large main stems that form the canopy. We braced the tree using a GEFA brace. This will support the tree when under heavy wind loading. 

The brown material is the Brace and the orange bit in the middle is an identifying mark that we can see from the ground to tell us when it was installed. 

Bracing Trees

Cherry tree reduction for Tolpuddle Village Hall. TPO consent has to be applied for prior to the commencement of works. 

Apple Tree Reduction

We were tasked in the reduction of this Sycamore by 1-2 meters and reshape

Sycamore reduction

Sycamore Reduction

Ash Reduction

Tree is much smaller in size and client will have more sunlight in garden, without losing shade.

Out on a limb! During a Beech reduction by 2m

Reductions and Pruning

Lime Pollard

Horse Chestnut Repollard

We carried out the pollarding of these two riverside Willows

Willow Pollards

Although they are very bare. It will sprout back with new shoots. 

Client wanted this Eucalyptus pollard hard back to first pruning cuts 

Eucalyptus Pollard

Finish product. It does look ugly for now but will start producing new shoots in the first growing season around March. 

Pollarding

Hedge reduction and trim pending in Crossways

Completed. We are our client are pleased with the outcome. 

Reducing this mixed species hedge in Canford Cliffs by 1m in height, to open up view of Poole Harbour in the back ground. 

This Box hedge had grown very out of control taking over the drive. See next photo for much tidier version. 

Large western red cedar hedge we trim every year in Poole

Cherry picker hire to ease trimming on these large Laylandi trees. 

Quick tidy up of this Laurel hedge

Client wanted this line of tree reduced to height of first tree

Hedge Reduction

Ourselves and the client were very pleased with the result 

A yearly trim on this roadside conifer hedge

Hedgecutting

Hedge Reduction 

Hedge cutting

This is the view the client sent me. Access is completely blocked into and out of their house. 

When we arrived this is what we were faced with. 

A few moments later access all clear again and able to get into and out of their house safely. 

Large oak had split half its crown onto the property. We used a crane to safely remove it. 

Oak Tree split onto house

Large split limb on Willow

Limb cut up and timber stacked 

Fallen Ash tree

With a little light rigging we were able to bring tree down safely without squashing any plants below. 

We were called out to this hanging limb on a Scots pine resting on neighbours garage roof. 

Emergency Tree Work

This job was a little tricky but with the right equipment it was made easier. They are 5m tall and provide an instant screen from building site behind.

Southern Magnolia trees planted

With building works happening behind this property we were asked to plant this Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'. It will in time grow up and create a canopy to block out building works. 

We also planted this Betula jacquemontii in the same garden, again to create a canopy and fill in a gap in tree line

Tree planting

Ross Giles Tree Surgery

The job was done exactly as expected. The quote was prompt. The tree trimmed as needed with the shape maintained.

Small job done well

The work carried out was excellent and both trees now look great. They also removed an old stump and roots and took all the debris with them. Great job.

Tree Surgery on two trees which involved reducing the height and evening up shape of both trees.

Ross and his crew are fantastic. Friendly, professional team. Turned up on time and carried out the work agreed in an efficient manner. Left the site tidy and even washed the neighbours car before they left as it was down wind of the chipping machine! All for a fair price. Highly recommended. 
Thank you, Ross

Professional, efficient service

Professional work. Done as agreed. Site left tidy.

Good tree surgeon

A very professional , efficient and friendly service. Would definitely use again!

Bay tree reduction

Excellent work - highly recommend this company who are definitely experts in their field. Team were extremely professional and they fully cleared up after the work to our trees. Would definitely use again.

Highly recommended

Average score based on 12 reviews in the last 12 months

Services offered by Ross Giles Tree Surgery, working as Tree Surgeon in Dorset etc

Ross Giles Tree Surgery | Tree Surgeon | Dorchester | Checkatrade

Ross Giles Tree Surgery is a leading Arboricultural company based in Dorchester covering Dorset and the surrounding areas. We are passionate about trees and pride ourselves in the work we undertake. With over 10 years of experience, we can carry out the job in a safe, efficient manner and in accordance with the latest regulations BS3998: 2010. Every job we undertake is completed with the highest level of respect for your property, using the latest machinery and equipment. We are highly skilled specialists in our field and hold all relevant NPTC qualifications.We carry out the following Arboricultural works:Climbing inspectionsFelling / dismantlingPollardingHedge trimming and reductionCrown reduction, lift, thin and cleanCommercial and domestic site clearancesStump removalPlanting and aftercareFormative pruningSeasoned logs 24hr call out serviceTPO application forms Call Ross for a free site visit and quotation or if you just need some advice!

We are a team of fully qualified and fully equipped arborists with a passion for trees and the outdoors, based in Dorchester. We specialise in all aspects of tree surgery, hedge cutting and firewood.

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