The craft
Tree pruning can remove deadwood, lighten selected branches or reduce the size of a tree. South West Élagage is based in Soustons and works across the Landes coast, from Léon, Moliets-et-Maa, Messanges, Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, Soustons, Seignosse, Soorts-Hossegor, Capbreton, Magescq, Tosse and Dax.
Situations we handle
We prune trees with deadwood, low branches or crowns that have grown too large near a house or power line. Pruning can also thin a crown or maintain the tree's shape. The work depends on the tree and what surrounds it.
The cuts we make
We choose the pruning work according to the tree's species, age and surroundings.
- Crown thinning
- A light prune to open up the crown.
- Crown reduction
- Brings size down near houses and power lines.
- Deadwooding
- Removes dead and dangerous limbs.
- Formative pruning
- Shapes young trees as they grow.
Process, safety and access
Depending on access, we climb on rope or work from a platform using well-maintained equipment. We cordon off the work area. Before starting, we check access to the tree, the available ground space and any nearby houses or power lines. We are fully insured.
Branches, timber and green waste
Branches can be chipped and green waste removed. What happens to the timber and what, if anything, stays on site is agreed with you in the quote before the job.
What affects the quote
The price depends on how many trees there are, their size and condition, and the pruning required. Access, ground space and nearby buildings or power lines also matter. The quote also covers chipping, waste removal and whether you want to keep any timber.
Common questions
When should a tree be pruned?
There is no single season that suits every tree. Timing depends on the species, the tree's condition and the pruning planned.
Is a platform always needed?
No. We may climb on rope or use a platform depending on access.
Is green waste removed?
Chipping and removal are set out in the quote according to the needs of the job.