Upton sits north of Chester city centre, between the inner ring road and Chester Zoo, and the area is defined for many by the Countess of Chester Hospital, by Upton Heath, and by the gentler, leafier streets running off Long Lane and Mill Lane. The housing stock leans towards interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached properties on generous plots, and the trees here have had time to settle. Mature oaks, beeches and sweet chestnuts are common in the older gardens, and parts of Upton sit within or close to conservation considerations.
Tree surgery for mature gardens
Tree surgery in Upton is largely about looking after established trees properly. Crown reduction on mature oaks and beeches that have grown above what their plot was designed to hold is regular work, as is crown thinning to let some light back through to lawns that have steadily disappeared under shade. Deadwooding on older specimens is something we do every year here. Properties like these usually want their trees kept and managed thoughtfully rather than removed.
Tree removal and tree felling come up where decline has set in or where structural concerns require it, and the larger plots in Upton usually allow proper mechanical access, which keeps the work efficient. Stump grinding and removal follows on, and we plan the work to avoid damage to lawns and paths.
Tree Preservation Orders
Tree Preservation Orders are particularly relevant in Upton. Older streets and the conservation pockets around the parish church and into the Upton-by-Chester area carry significant numbers of protected trees, often with TPOs that the current owner is not fully aware of. We check the position with Cheshire West and Chester Council before quoting and submit application paperwork on the owner’s behalf where consent is needed. We have a strong track record of getting sensible work approved when the case is put well.
Hedges, landscaping and planting
Hedge work is steady, with beech, hornbeam, yew and laurel hedges being common in this part of Chester. We offer annual cuts and full maintenance contracts.
Landscaping work in Upton covers the full range. Fencing, including specialist higher fencing for properties that back onto open ground or footpaths, resin bound driveways, hard landscaping, raised beds and ponds. Garden clearance and vegetation clearance for properties that have changed hands or been let go is steady work. Grass cutting on larger lawns goes under maintenance contracts for many owners.
Planting is a service we offer here in particular. Properties in Upton with mature gardens occasionally lose a significant tree and want a sensible replacement, and we are happy to advise on species, size and position before putting anything in the ground.
Tree surveys
Tree surveys are useful in Upton given the size of many gardens and the number of mature trees. We provide written surveys for owners, for prospective buyers, and for anyone with a tree near a building. The reports are written in plain English with clear recommendations.
Around Upton-by-Chester
We work across the wider Upton-by-Chester area, taking in Bache, Mollington, the lanes running out toward Caughall, and the residential streets either side of the Liverpool Road. Plots vary in size from compact semis to substantial detached gardens with multiple mature trees, and we adapt the approach to each. A walk round and a written quote are the standard first step for any property.
Credentials
ARB Approved Contractor, City and Guilds qualified, fully insured. The ARB Approved Contractor status means the business has been audited independently against the industry standard for tree work, which carries weight in an area with as many significant trees as Upton.
Free no-obligation quote
For a free no-obligation quote on tree surgery, hedge work, landscaping or planting in Upton, call Daniel Gilfoyle on 07872 394 540 or 01244 314 065, or email info@absolutetreecareandgardens.co.uk. We will come out, look at the work in person, and confirm a written price before any work begins.
