Branches That Need Sorting Out
The situations we see most often across Bloomfield, Calare, Glenroi, Lucknow: branches growing over or touching the roof, giving possums a highway onto the house and a real storm risk. Dead wood in the upper canopy that sheds bark and debris constantly. Branches tangled in power lines or telecom cables. Limbs extending over the neighbour's place and creating a liability headache. Storm-damaged branches that are cracked, half-detached, and still hanging up there.
Orange has cool winters and strong winds that can cause branch damage and tree instability. That means a branch problem in Orange can go from minor annoyance to genuine safety issue in one bad storm.
How We Do It
We follow Australian Standard AS4373-2007 for every pruning cut. No hacking, no lopping. Each cut goes at the branch collar — the spot where the tree heals fastest and where decay is least likely to get into the trunk. For branches over structures, we rig and lower the cut section to the ground so it doesn't swing into your roof or fencing.
For tall trees — and there are plenty of big ones across Orange — we use a mix of climbing and cherry pickers. Our smallest cherry picker fits through a standard garden gate. The bigger units reach 30 metres, which covers even the tallest Elm trees around. Every branch we cut gets chipped or removed, and we leave the area underneath clean.
When One Branch Leads to More
It happens a lot. Someone calls about one problem branch, and while we're up there, we spot more work that would benefit the tree — dead wood, crossing branches, weight that should come off. We always talk to you about it first and give you a separate quote if the scope grows beyond what you originally asked for. No surprises.
For properties near Cook Park and through the heritage parts of Orange, keeping significant trees healthy and well-maintained through proper pruning is worth the investment — it adds to your property value and keeps the neighbourhood looking good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove a branch hanging over my neighbour's property?
Yes. You're legally allowed to remove branches that overhang your property, back to the boundary line. If it makes more sense to access the branch from the neighbour's side, we can coordinate with them.
Will removing a large branch harm the tree?
Not if it's cut properly at the branch collar. The tree compartmentalises the wound and keeps growing normally. Bad cuts — topping, stub cuts — cause real damage, which is why you want qualified arborists doing the work.