Simon Hill Tree Surgeon
We are a professional tree surgery & arboricultural consultancy providing services across Scarborough & North Yorkshire.
- £5m Public Liability Insurance
- Free Estimates & Advice
- Emergency Callout Service
For enquiries or emergency callouts phone 07866 369 988
Commercial & Domestic Tree Surgeons
Established in 2001, we are committed to providing a quality tree care service with over thirty years’ forestry and arboricultural experience.
We are the professional choice for tree care in Scarborough, Whitby, Pickering, Malton & Bridlington. Local authority work undertaken.
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Tree Care
We offer pruning, shaping, crown lifts and reductions services. A focus on quality workmanship, your trees will add value to your property and maintain the trees for the future. All the work we carry out is to BS3998.
Tree Removal
Using our proven methods, we have succesfully dismantled trees with multiple hazards at ground level. We have a ‘safety first policy’ and can supply Risk Assesments and Method Statements as required.
Hedge Cutting
Our hedge maintenance service will help with formative pruning on planting, plus periodical trimming to keep hedges within bounds. Pruning times vary depending on the type of hedge.
Tree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by a local planning authority in England to protect specific tree and woodlands. We can assist with this precise and important aspect of tree work.
Stump Grinding
Once trees have been felled, it is often necessary to remove the remaining tree stump; this requires specialist machinery and trained staff. We have stump grinding machines to suit any application.
Site Clearance
Our site clearance service can clear any site from residential gardens to development sites. We can advise on BS5839 Trees in Construction and provide tree surveys.
Winter’s Coming
Trees are changing colour or even becoming totally bereft of leaves … winter is coming!
The shortest day is approaching and with it the colder months of the year.
Have you now had chance to look any trees in your garden or at your place of business?
It is a very good time of year to check those branches and the bark of your tree or trees.
We can help if you have any issues.
Rain, rain, rain …
There’s no doubt about it … the rain keeps falling!
We do have a sunny day from time to time.
However, we are now at the time of year when the days are short and the nights are long.
Leaves are falling from the twigs, wearing all manner of autumnal colours.
The leaves fall to the ground and eventually melt into the soil.
Then the wintry shapes of the trees are revealed!
The shortest day isn’t too far off and that means one thing … spring is on it’s way!
In the meantime, it’s a great time of year to enjoy our trees as they take a nap during the darkest days of the year.
Changing Colours
The time of year when the trees change colour and the leaves start to fall.
We’ve had some very wet weather and the ground is still quite damp. The trees are gradually shedding their summer coats and starting to put on their autumn ones.
This is probably the best time of year for tree fans as the leaves fall to the ground and they can be identified more easily.
This is also the time of year to check your branches to see if anything needs attention before the winter gales.
We never know what winter might have in store for us so it’s best to check your trees before the clocks go back.
Reflecting on Trees
With Yorkshire having a varied landscape, including beaches, forests, moors and lakes, there is also a huge variety of trees to suit each location.
The Yorkshire Coast has a variety of public parks and spaces in which the trees are one of the main attractions.
Take the Open Air Theatre, for example.
This venue is host to superstars of the music industry in the summer. During the rest of the year, while events are held there, the trees seem to come into their own.
They surround the boating lake and offer a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna.
The area is also great for gathering ones’ thought and chilling out for a few moments.
Trees Near the Sea
Our countryside is one of many contrasts and perhaps one of the most surprising ones is when trees grow just seconds from sandy beaches!
The image above is taken in Scarborough Old Town and just beyond the end of the cobbles lies the town’s historic harbour.
The salty air, the cool winds and the dusty sand would might be seen to put off the very thoughts of planting a tree.
However, these little group of trees are doing fine and have the shelter of surrounding buildings along with a sun trap to help them grow.
Just behind these trees is a set of step and a downward slope to the sea so there will also be a steady flow of water when the heavens open.
So why not keep a look out for similar little hidden treasures. There’ll be others near you!
A change of season
So the summer is behind us and the autumn is here.
Colder nights, darker evening and the leaves change colour.
Yet some of trees in public spaces are keeping their green ‘coat’ for a little bit longer!
Here on the Yorkshire Coast, there are a number of lovely green areas with superb trees that are just starting to show the signs of autumn.
However, let’s enjoy the green leaves and lush grass while we can!
Twisted Trees
Each tree is unique, a bit us Human Beings!
No two trees are the same.
And then each species is also different from the next. Bark, branches, twigs, leaves and roots have different textures and shapes.
Some are tall, some are small and some are twisted out of shape.
As tree surgeons, we are aware that each tree is different, even if they are of the same species.
Trees can also live for a very long time and even form focal points of a walk or park.
How many times as a kids did you have a favourite horse chestnut or oak?
Keep your eyes open next time you’re out on a walk … and choose your favourite tree!
A summer with a difference
Few of us can question the strange summer we’ve had in 2019!
Sweltering temperatures, monsoon-like downpours, strong winds … what a difference to 2018’s sunny conditions.
With the trees in full leaf at the moment, any rain and wind combination can mean cause damage, including falling branches.
The dark summer shades on the leaves will soon be turning into autumnal shades heralding the change of season.
It’s then time to think about how to prepare your trees for winter.
We can help with your tree requirements so why not contact us before we get busy for the autumn?
Cool timber
As the heat builds in the summer season, there’s nothing better than seeking the shade of trees.
These lovely trunks and branches can be found in Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough.
A peaceful place where lots of folks are laid to rest, the trees stand tall above the gravestones, and each headstone tells a tale.
Many of the trees in this tranquil resting place are decades old and they are in their full green colours as the summer continues.
The cemetery borders the Manor Road section and the Peasholm Tree Trail.
A commonly asked question is…
“How can I find a trusted Tree Surgeon?”
If you have a tree that requires attention and wish to engage a tree surgeon, we would advise asking friends and family to see if anyone has had any work carried out recently and enquire if the work was satisfactory.
Much of our work is from repeat clients and through customer recommendation.
However, other points to note are:
- A large advert does not mean a better service.
- Request and compare local companies for relative quotes.
- Ensure your tree surgeon has full Public Liability Insurance.
- Ask to see previous work. A good tree surgeon will be happy to provide details. Remember the contractor will only be on your property for a short time; you will need to check your trees every day.
- Simon Hill Tree Surgeon – The Professional Choice.
Get In Touch
Simon Hill Tree Surgeon offers commercial and domestic tree care reports and free of charge impartial advice. We welcome all enquiries by telephone, email or using the form opposite.
Tel: 07866 369 988
Email: simon_b_hill@hotmail.co.uk
Simon Hill Tree Surgeon
Leighton Close, Crossgates
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
YO12 4LA
