Explore our full range of Tree Surgery services carried out by our team in Edinburgh and East Lothian.

All our Edinburgh and East Lothian Tree Surgeons are fully trained, certified and insured.

Ali Wales Tree Solutions team are made up of professional tree surgeons who regularly provide a wide range of services from simple tree pruning and shaping, through to complete tree felling all done with the care and attention to safety required when carrying out tree surgery in some of Scotland’s busiest areas.

So whether you need a tree surgeon in Edinburgh, East Lothian or the surrounding area arrange a visit from our team for a no-obligation consultation.

Tree Felling in East Lothian and Edinburgh

Tree Felling/Removal

Qualified tree surgeons with tree removal experience in public spaces or at home, usually undertaken as remedial action to improve safety or prevent the spread of disease. We understand the difficulties of tree removal in Edinburgh and other built up areas, and are fully insured to undertake treeworks in any space.

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Tree Pruning/Removal

Tree pruning involves a range of techniques used to improve the aesthetic of a tree, promote healthy growth and the longevity of the tree.

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Hedge Trimming/Removal

Maintaining or removal of hedges for both domestic or public spaces.

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Storm Damage

We offer pre-storm strategies to keep your home safe from mother nature’s unpleasant surprises along with emergency response work should the worst happen.

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Tree Planting

Planting trees as part of urban development projects or as part of an ongoing tree management project.

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Woodland Management

From coppicing of woodland areas through to maintenance of public areas, such as local woods and wildlife reserves.

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Customer testimonials

Three trees shortened in height quickly, and tidily. Couldn’t have been easier to deal with, and the bill even came down with slightly less work than anticipated! Highly recommended.

Anthony Robinson

Ali did a great job of trimming our tree. He was really friendly and helpful, arrived on time and cleared everything away afterwards, what more could you want? Highly recommended!

Rachel Hein

Very reliable, hard-working contractor. Felled and removed a large tree for me. Also returned and cleared excess branches on 2 large trees. Highly recommended.

Chris Barton

Choosing a tree surgeon in Edinburgh & East Lothian

While we operate across Scotland, sometimes we get calls we just can’t reach in the given time period and often ask ‘how do I find the best tree surgeon near me?’ While we can’t help you find the best tree surgeon, we can certainly give you points to look out for.

Professional

Fully compliant with BS3998: 2010 ‘Tree Work – Recommendations’

Friendly

A helpful and friendly team that likes to do the job right

Transparent

Honest and upfront. No hidden nasties.

Choosing a Tree Surgeon Checklist

- Liability & Public Liability (minimum £5 million)
- British Standard – BS 3998:2010 Tree work. Recommendations
- Qualifications – NPTC/Lantra Awards certificate for chainsaw use.
- Ask for a written quote including full details of work, what will happen with the timber, who is responsible for obtaining permission if trees are protected and what steps will be taken to protect you and your property.
- Request a reference
- Quote validity period and if the price includes VAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do trees sometimes need to be felled?Ali Wales Tree Solutions2020-11-10T16:52:00+00:00

Why do trees sometimes need to be felled?

Tree felling is the action of cutting down a tree to improve the safety an area or to prevent disease from spreading. Removing a tree from a public space or near a home is often a last resort when remedial work will not be enough to ensure safety for people, property or plants.

When is the best time to prune a tree?Ali Wales Tree Solutions2020-11-10T16:51:40+00:00

When is the best time to prune a tree?

We generally advise against pruning trees in spring, this is when the sap rises up and the leaves begin to come out. During autumn, trees draw back in the nutrients they need to survive the winter. Pruning in autumn can cause stress, resulting in disease or even death of the tree.