Tree Services
From one tree to large-scale projects, no job is too big or small! There’s no tree problem our team can’t handle.
Arborist Reports
An Arborist report is a written assessment of a tree that covers the tree’s health, identifies any issues that require further investigation and outlines a management plan covering any actions identified.
The report is typically prepared by a highly qualified Arborist who has the required knowledge and skill to write a comprehensive assessment and provide recommendations to Developers, local Councils and private property owners. The assessment is predominantly done from ground level by eye, employing visual tree assessment (VTA) techniques.
The assessment normally includes –
- Immediate and future hazard potential to people or property.
- The tree’s current condition and its projected future health.
- The particular tree species tolerance to development, for example root disturbance.
- Site assessment – type of soil, available sunlight, environmental conditions, number and variety of surrounding trees.
- Recommendation for removal or management depending on the individual circumstances.
- Recommendations for use of equipment around trees to avoid any soil compaction and damage.
When is an Arborist Report required?
An Arborist report may be required in a number of circumstances such as:
Tree risk assessment.
- To assess the health of a tree and identify any issues, including any infestation and/or disease.
- Life expectancy.
- Structural integrity.
- To provide a tree management plan.
- To support a development application where building works are to be carried out.
- To carry out work on a protected tree or if you want to have a tree removed.
- For Government, Councils and local Schools to assess and plan tree maintenance and management of existing trees.
- Property or land development.
Your individual requirements will determine the level of detail that is required for the report and prices will vary accordingly.
If you need to get an Arborist report, look no further than K.A.G. Enterprises. Our fully qualified Arborists will discuss your requirements and provide a free, no-obligation quote for a professional, comprehensive report.
Call our friendly team on 0418 325 330 or contact us via our contact form.
Tree Pruning / Trimming
A well maintained and cared for tree will ensure that it remains structurally sound and grows into a tree that adds value to your property. Let us prune your trees to keep them looking good for years to come.
Tree pruning / trimming may be necessary for a range of reasons, and you want to ensure that it is done correctly and safely. Here at K.A.G. Enterprises we use the latest techniques, tools, and equipment with all of our tree pruning services. Based on your requirements we will provide you with the most cost effective solution.
Why is Tree Pruning / Trimming necessary and important?
No matter if it is for safety or other reasons, our experienced staff will be able to assist you properly prune the branches of the trees in your yard or in gardens owned by companies or on Council maintained land. Poorly or incorrect tree pruning can damage your tree for good and spoil the structure, beauty or integrity of the tree. Well maintained and healthy trees are less likely to fail during windy and stormy weather, which is when trees get tested by mother nature.
Where trees are overhanging buildings or in areas of high use, it important to check your trees and carry out pruning if necessary. Regular inspections and preventative maintenance will ensure your trees give you years of trouble free enjoyment.
Pruning is necessary for:
- Safety Reasons.
- Selective pruning of branches or limbs to make more visually appealing.
- Removal of dead branches.
- Remove shading on your solar panels.
- Crown reduction to reduce the height and/or the width of a tree which may be encroaching on power lines.
- Directional pruning can be undertaken to train your tree to grow in certain ways – away from power lines, neighbouring properties, and your residence.
- Thinning of trees to allow more sunshine and air into your tree canopy.
Branches can be very heavy and unpredictable, allow our professionals at K.A.G. Enterprises to use their knowledge and expertise while using the proper equipment to remove your branches quickly and safely.
Tree Removal
At K.A.G. Enterprises our first preference is to preserve your tree, but sometimes tree removal is necessary to reduce a major hazard or when the tree is damaged or diseased. Our qualified Arborists can determine whether pruning can restore the health, appearance and safety of your tree, or whether the tree should be removed.
We have a team of fully qualified Arborists that ensure the removal of your tree with the utmost care for your property and garden.
Reasons for Tree Removal
- Overgrown root system causing damage to underground piping or foundations.
- A tree is dead, dying or diseased and causing a safety hazard.
- The tree is too large for its surroundings.
- The tree is defective.
- The tree needs to be removed to create space for new plantings.
- Land clearing for residential/commercial development.
- Emergency tree removal after a severe storm.
- Rural bushfire prevention, vegetation/tree clearing.
- The tree is too close to powerlines.
Tree removal may seem as easy as cutting a tree and pulling it with a rope, but it can be a dangerous procedure to take an entire tree down to the ground without affecting anyone or anything in the surroundings. Tree removal should be done by professionals as many things can go wrong if not done correctly.
Why hire a professional?
It can be tempting to do it yourself but without the necessary tools and safety equipment you can be putting yourself and your property at risk. Tree removal is a dangerous occupation and should only be undertaken by trained professionals.
K.A.G. Enterprises remove trees in a safe and efficient manner. Our extensive experience, high standards of safety, and use of the correct machinery and equipment allow us to complete the whole process quickly. We have a large range of specialist equipment, so we can assist you with even the most difficult types of tree removal. We can safely and efficiently remove trees that are difficult to access, dangerous trees, small or large trees. We carefully take into consideration the size, condition and type of tree, and the surroundings.
We personally meet you to discuss your tree removal project and address your requirements and any questions you may have. We explain how we will carry out the work and provide you with a fixed price, written quote together with our insurance certificates. We do not take shortcuts with any of work or make any compromises in regards to safety related matters. This is how we can ensure that you not only receive a quality tree removal service, but also your complete satisfaction with the outcome.
We can also mulch and cut down the tree for firewood for your use on request.
At K.A.G. Enterprises you can rest assured that your tree removal is in safe and capable hands.
Powerline Vegetation Control/Clearing
Trees growing near power lines and service wires must be trimmed on a regular basis as it is essential to ensure the lines are not damaged and to reduce the risk of fire and/or electrocution. Power outage from fallen branches or trees can not only affect your property, but the whole street.
Safety Comes First
At K.A.G. Enterprises all our arborists and vegetation team members are Tas Network Certified to undertake power line and house line clearances. We have comprehensive knowledge of the safety concerns and have specialised training and the equipment to ensure the job is done safely and effectively.
DO NOT attempt to clear trees from power lines yourself – the risk of accidental electrocution is extremely high. Always use certified and experienced arborists to safely remove the trees or branches.
K.A.G. Enterprises can assist you to plan ahead to manage vegetation near powerlines to reduce the risk of power outages and potential bushfires caused by vegetation falling on, or coming into contact with, powerlines.
We can supply vegetation management services in order to –
- Reduce the potential harm to damage to property, people or the environment;
- Minimise tree related supply interruptions;
- Maintain industry clearances between trees and powerlines;
- Give advice on correct tree species to plant in areas were powerlines are present.
24 Hour Emergency Storm Damage Clean Up
Tasmania is known for its storms and high winds. If trees or branches have come down on your property, our emergency response team are available 24/7 to make things safe, and then help return your property back to normal in the quickest possible time. Whether it be 3pm or 3am, K.A.G. Enterprises are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
In the event of an emergency situation related to your trees due to a storm, or when trees fall for other reasons, you can depend on our experienced crew to respond to the emergency. We will ensure that your property or business is safe to return to after eliminating any potential hazards. We will also assess nearby trees to ensure they are safe.
Our skilled team are Tas Networks Certified, and will make the situation safe and reduce the risk of further damage from the fallen tree or branch, before returning during daylight hours to permanently remove any downed trees or branches.
Our crews hold level 2 traffic controller’s licences which ensures we can safely control traffic while we work.
Our Emergency Storm Damage Service
- Trees fallen onto houses or cars
- Potential for trees to fall onto infrastructure
- Trees or branches across roads
- Trees are close to powerlines
- Trees are blocking access to driveways.
Fallen trees or branches often are under a lot of tension. If the tree or branch snaps or moves it can fling the wrong way, causing more damage or injury.
Our trained team will make the situation safe and reduce the risk of further damage from the fallen tree or branch, before returning during daylight hours to permanently remove any downed trees or branches.
Our crews hold level 2 traffic controller’s licences which ensures we can safely control traffic while we work. We are also Tas Networks certified to operate close to power lines.
Why use K.A.G. Enterprises for all your tree services?
- Professional arborists.
- Available 24/7 for Emergency Storm Damage call outs.
- Safety is our top priority
- Extensive equipment for all services and to suit all situations
- Authorised to work near powerlines (Tas Networks Certified)
- We carry comprehensive Public Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation Insurance.
- We provide you with a written quote which clearly outlines the scope of work.
- There are no hidden surprises or cost variations at the end of the job.
- We leave your property clean and free of debris.
- We take all necessary measure to ensure that your garden and property gets protected during tree work.
