Expert Tree Removal in Stalybridge & Greater Manchester

Professional, Safe, and Reliable Tree Surgery Since 1976

If you are looking for tree removal in Stalybridge, you need a team that knows exactly what they are doing. Taking down a tree isn’t just about firing up a chainsaw and hoping for the best. It requires planning, precision, and decades of experience to ensure the safety of your property and the public.

At North Cheshire Forestry, we have been operating since 1976. That is nearly fifty years of climbing, cutting, and clearing in the North West. We aren’t a “here today, gone tomorrow” outfit; we are a dedicated team of professional arborists who care about doing the job right. Whether you have a dangerous oak leaning over a conservatory or a row of conifers that have got out of hand, we provide a service that is fully insured, accredited, and delivered with a friendly attitude.

Areas We Cover

Based locally, we are perfectly positioned to handle tree removal jobs across Stalybridge and the wider Greater Manchester and Cheshire regions. We regularly work in:

Stalybridge
Mottram & Hollingworth
Dukinfield
Hyde
Ashton-under-Lyne
Mossley
Stockport
Glossop
And throughout Tameside and North Cheshire.

Our Tree Removal Service: What We Do

Tree removal, also known as felling, is the complete removal of a tree down to the stump. While we always try to save trees where possible through pruning or crown reduction, there are times when removal is the only sensible option.

You might need a tree removed because it has succumbed to disease (like Ash Dieback), it has physically outgrown its space, or it poses a significant safety risk to your home, garage, or the public highway. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of clearing space for a new construction project or landscaping renovation.

Whatever the reason, we handle trees of all sizes. From small garden apple trees to massive sycamores in confined spaces, we have the equipment and the know-how to handle it. We adhere strictly to BS3998 standards for tree work, which is the British Standard for best practices in arboriculture. This ensures that every cut we make is safe and professional.

How We Provide the Service

When you call North Cheshire Forestry, you aren’t getting a guy with a ladder and a van. You are getting a systematic, safety-focused operation. We know that every tree is different, and every garden in Stalybridge has its own quirks, whether that’s limited access, steep slopes, or nearby glasshouses.

Here is how we generally approach a tree removal job:

1. The Assessment
First, we look at the tree and its surroundings. We check for hazards, overhead power lines, phone cables, fences, and buildings. We also check the health of the timber to ensure it’s safe to climb.

2. Wildlife Check
Before any work begins, we conduct a thorough check for nesting birds. We have a strict policy of non-interference with nesting birds. If we find an active nest, we will reschedule the work. It is illegal to disturb them, but more importantly, it’s the right thing to do. We respect the local ecosystem.

3. Sectional Dismantling (The Technical Bit)
In an open field, you can fell a tree from the base (straight felling). However, in residential areas like Stalybridge, we rarely have that luxury. Instead, we use a technique called sectional dismantling.
This involves our NPTC-trained climbers ascending the tree using ropes and harnesses. We take the tree apart piece by piece, starting from the bottom branches and working our way up, or vice versa depending on the tree’s structure.

4. Rigging and Lowering
We don’t just drop heavy timber onto your lawn. We use rigging techniques, a system of pulleys, friction devices, and heavy-duty ropes, to carefully lower large branches and logs to the ground. This allows us to guide the timber into a designated “drop zone,” ensuring zero damage to your patio, flowerbeds, or fences.

5. The Clean Up
Ask any of our previous customers, and they will tell you: we leave the site tidy. Once the tree is down, our ground crew processes the waste immediately. We take everything away, leaving you with a clean slate.

Why Choose North Cheshire Forestry?

We know there are plenty of people with chainsaws out there, but tree surgery is dangerous work. It requires training, insurance, and the right attitude. Here is why homeowners and businesses in Stalybridge trust us.

Established in 1976
Experience counts for a lot in this trade. We have seen every type of tree problem imaginable over the last four decades. We bring that depth of knowledge to your garden. You can trust us to offer honest advice—if a tree doesn’t need removing, we will tell you.

NPTC Trained Staff
All our staff hold the relevant National Proficiency Tests Council (NPTC) qualifications. This proves competence in chainsaw use, climbing, aerial rescue, and felling. We invest in our team so they can do the best job for you.

Fully Insured & Trustmark Registered
We carry full Public Liability Insurance. While we have an excellent safety record, tree work involves heavy timber and machinery, so having comprehensive cover gives you total peace of mind. We also hold Trustmark status, a government-endorsed quality scheme that vets tradespeople for their technical skills and trading practices.

Trade Body Memberships
We are members of various recognised trade bodies, including the FCA. We believe in transparency and accountability in how we run our business.

Our Environmental Promise

We are tree surgeons because we love the outdoors, and we want to keep our environmental footprint as small as possible. When we remove a tree, nothing goes to waste. We have a robust environmental policy in place to recycle 100% of the material we remove from your property.

Woodchip: The smaller branches and brash are put through our woodchipper. This nutrient-rich material doesn’t go to landfill. Instead, it is transported to local allotments and farms where it is used for mulch, weed suppression, and soil improvement.
Timber: The larger logs and trunks are processed and seasoned. We turn this timber into logs for firewood, providing a sustainable, carbon-neutral heating source for local homes.

When you use North Cheshire Forestry, you know that the tree we remove is being put back into the local cycle of nature, rather than being dumped in a skip.

Get a Free Quote Today

If you have a tree that needs removing, or if you are just worried about the safety of a tree in your garden, give us a ring. We are happy to pop out, take a look, and give you a straightforward, no-obligation quote.

We are friendly, we turn up when we say we will, and we get the job done properly.

North Cheshire Forestry
Stalybridge & Greater Manchester’s Trusted Tree Surgeons

Tel: 0161 427 5813

Let us handle the hard work, so you can enjoy your garden safely.