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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? 16:47 - May 31 with 2597 views

Or just gardener with the ability to partially chop a tree down?

If so please let me know, got a reasonably urgent job!

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:22 - May 31 with 2553 views

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My two experiences of tree removal is that it’s very expensive

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:24 - May 31 with 2543 views

Shawsey

DIY. Start at the top and work your way down. Make sure not to saw the branch you are standing on. Small pieces. Slow and steady. Good luck.

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:37 - May 31 with 2531 views

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Pretty sure Sitters was looking for one on here recently to pick up a pile of leaves for him. Not sure if he had any success?

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:43 - May 31 with 2515 views

Pinewoodblue

How do you partially chop a tree down and do you want it chopped up afterwards?

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jeera

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:24 - May 31 by Shawsey
DIY. Start at the top and work your way down. Make sure not to saw the branch you are standing on. Small pieces. Slow and steady. Good luck.

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Dubtractor

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:43 - May 31 by Pinewoodblue
How do you partially chop a tree down and do you want it chopped up afterwards?

Tree splits in two at the ground. One half is rotted a few feet up and going to break at some point. The wind this afternoon has made me acutely aware of the problem!

Ideally chopped up yes.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:50 - May 31 by Dubtractor
Tree splits in two at the ground. One half is rotted a few feet up and going to break at some point. The wind this afternoon has made me acutely aware of the problem! Ideally chopped up yes. [Post edited 31 May 2020 17:54]

Can you get a rope around it and at least secure it facing away from the house/any buildings?

Or is it too big for all that?

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Dubtractor

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:56 - May 31 by jeera
Can you get a rope around it and at least secure it facing away from the house/any buildings? Or is it too big for all that?

Not too big for that, but not sure I have any rope!

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jeera

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 18:03 - May 31 by Dubtractor
Not too big for that, but not sure I have any rope!

That could be an obstacle then.

You're going to have to get the scaffold tower out of the shed in that case.

Hard hat, chainsaw...

Or an axe. I've seen people do that on TV. You just cut a little notch into the wood facing the way you want it to fall. Or is it the other side?

Anyway, it looks really easy.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 18:20 - May 31 with 2432 views

Dubtractor

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 18:07 - May 31 by jeera
That could be an obstacle then. You're going to have to get the scaffold tower out of the shed in that case. Hard hat, chainsaw... Or an axe. I've seen people do that on TV. You just cut a little notch into the wood facing the way you want it to fall. Or is it the other side? Anyway, it looks really easy.

3 ways it can fall...

Into my greenhouse.

Onto my fence.

Into my neighbour's garden.

All are somewhat sub optimal!

There aren't many garden jobs that I wont have a go at, but this feels like one to leave to an expert.

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jeera

Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 18:20 - May 31 by Dubtractor
3 ways it can fall... Into my greenhouse. Onto my fence. Into my neighbour's garden. All are somewhat sub optimal! There aren't many garden jobs that I wont have a go at, but this feels like one to leave to an expert.

I'd have been mortified if you'd actually considered that advice.

It may be worth getting hold of some rope for now though.

But then, the way you describe it there's not anywhere you could guide it towards anyway.

Yellow Pages it is, by the sound of it.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 18:20 - May 31 by Dubtractor
3 ways it can fall... Into my greenhouse. Onto my fence. Into my neighbour's garden. All are somewhat sub optimal! There aren't many garden jobs that I wont have a go at, but this feels like one to leave to an expert.

Take your fence panel out and chop it so it falls into your neighbours garden. Put your fence panel back in.

Possession is 9/10ths of the law. Their problem innit.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 19:13 - May 31 with 2380 views

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PM Bankster and/or PinewoodBlueBoy.

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azuremerlangus

Make sure the last bit (which should be the trunk) isn't attached to your neighbours fence with ivy before doing the last cut with the chain saw...

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 19:13 - May 31 by WeWereZombies
PM Bankster and/or PinewoodBlueBoy.

Bankster has been in touch cheers. I think we have a plan!

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 19:21 - May 31 by Dubtractor
Bankster has been in touch cheers. I think we have a plan!

If in doubt torch the fekker!

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 20:27 - May 31 with 2308 views

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I've just been redesigning a tree in our garden with my newly-acquired chainsaw from Argos.

Works a treat, but I wouldn't trust me with it in polite company.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 19:21 - May 31 by Dubtractor
Bankster has been in touch cheers. I think we have a plan!

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 20:27 - May 31 by factual_blue
I've just been redesigning a tree in our garden with my newly-acquired chainsaw from Argos. Works a treat, but I wouldn't trust me with it in polite company.

TWTD - Trees We Tear Down

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TWTD - Trees We Tear Down

Trees Whence There Dwelled.

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Trees Whence There Dwelled.

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Timber Was Tree Dissected

There Were Trees Destroyed.

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Is there a TWTD tree surgeon? on 17:50 - May 31 by Dubtractor
Tree splits in two at the ground. One half is rotted a few feet up and going to break at some point. The wind this afternoon has made me acutely aware of the problem! Ideally chopped up yes. [Post edited 31 May 2020 17:54]

From your description the tree sounds quite compromised. It is extremely dangerous to cut a tree that is partially rotten. Even trained professionals have difficulties because of the unpredictability of when and where the wood will break. Like yourself I would have a go at trimming it in stages if it were a healthy tree. DEFINITELY get a professional to do this one. It will be expensive but life is precious and to attempt to do this yourself would be foolhardy. Ladders and trees are not a good mix.

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