An old beech in Portinscale
We reduced and thinned the crown of an old beech.
- Where
- Portinscale
- Work
- Crown reduction and thinning
Rowan & Beck Tree Care · Keswick
Tree care in the Lake District. Free survey and quote.
We are Tom Rowan and Ellie Beck, two arborists from Keswick. We come out, look at your tree and within two working days email you a fixed price.
- Free survey
- Fixed price within 2 working days
- Within 25 miles of Keswick
Services
What we do for your trees
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Crown reduction and thinning
We reduce and thin the crown so the tree stays healthy and your garden gets more light.
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Tree felling, also in sections
In a tight garden we take the tree down in sections and lower each piece safely.
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Stump grinding From £90
We grind out the stump so you can use the space again.
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Hedges From £180 per day for two
We cut back an overgrown hedge and give it a new shape.
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Storm clean-up
We clear away fallen trees and broken branches.
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Tree surveys From £150
For a planning application or a mortgage.
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Firewood
Seasoned hardwood. Large bag £95, half a trailer load £150, free delivery within 15 miles.
We’ll give you the exact price after the survey.
Free survey
A free survey in four steps
We come out, look at the tree and email you a fixed price within 2 working days. The survey is free.
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You call
We answer the phone Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00. At other times, send us an email.
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Survey
We come out and inspect the tree, including checking for nests.
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Fixed price
We email it to you within two working days.
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Work and clean-up
We tidy up after the job, and we can leave you the woodchip for mulch.
Permissions and nesting birds
We sort out permission for you
In Keswick, decisions about trees are made by the national park authority (Lake District National Park Authority). If a tree has a Tree Preservation Order or stands in a conservation area, we apply on your behalf. It usually takes 6–8 weeks.
Birds nest from March to August. Before every job we inspect the tree, and we never disturb an occupied nest.
- 6–8 weeks usual time to get permission
- March–August nesting season
Our work
Trees from around here
A fallen ash in Braithwaite
After a storm we cleared away a fallen ash.
- Where
- Braithwaite
- Work
- Storm clean-up
A hedge in Threlkeld
We gave an overgrown hedge a new shape.
- Where
- Threlkeld
- Work
- Hedge trimming and shaping
Areas we cover
Where we work
We come out to you within 25 miles of Keswick.
- Keswick
- Cockermouth
- Penrith
- Ambleside
- Grasmere
- Windermere
We deliver firewood free of charge within 15 miles.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission to fell a tree?
For a protected tree or in a conservation area, yes; we’ll find out and apply for you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we take away the branches and wood, or leave you the woodchip and logs.
Can you work next to a road?
Yes, we arrange traffic signs.
When is the best time to prune?
It depends on the species; we prune most trees outside the nesting season, and we’ll advise you at the survey.
What if the crown reaches over to my neighbour?
We talk to your neighbour for you before we start.
Contact
Book a survey
Call us
Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00. Outside these hours, email us.
Keswick, Lake District
Free survey, fixed price within 2 working days
+44 7700 900318Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00. Outside these hours, email us at [email protected].